Sussex County property record for 202 W 3rd St, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 972 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,741 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit Mar 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.07-199.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.07-199.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 5,005 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 55 ft deep x 91 ft wide |
| Street Address | 202 W 3RD ST |
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| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | COR.3RD. MARKET STS. LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 335-8.07-199.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 W 3RD ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1328 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 09, 1985 |
| Deed Document Number | 202151457 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5530 / 33 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 202 W 3RD ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1328 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201860001 |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20186/1 |
| Instrument | 20210000051459 |
| Name | TOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 202 W 3RD ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1328 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0216630312 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 21663/312 |
| Instrument | 2023000010935 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 202 W 3RD ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1328 |
| Document Number | 0055300033 |
| Book / Page | 5530 / 33 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000051457 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 202 W 3RD ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1328 |
| Document Number | 0201850320 |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20185/320 |
| Instrument | 20210000051458 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Lewes City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,741.00 (+371.82%) | $7,500 (-) Land $2,650 Building $4,850 | $824,500 (+5,396.67%) Land $497,300 Building $327,200 |
| 2023 | $369.00 | $7,500 Land $2,650 Building $4,850 | $15,000 Land $5,300 Building $9,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 156 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 162 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lewes Historic District listed 1977 · 128 contributing resources · NRIS 77000393 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 531 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 9,627 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 22 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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