1. Home
  2. Delaware
  3. Sussex County
  4. Lewes
  5. W 3rd St

212 W 3rd St, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 212 W 3rd St, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1812
Lot Size0.082 acres (3,554 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$900,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$1,850 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale
Jun 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN335-8.07-203.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN335-8.07-203.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,976 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1812
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1812
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area3,554 sqft (0.082 acres)
Lot Dimensions96 ft deep x 34 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area311 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Pool Area96 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area114 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address212 W 3RD ST
CityLEWES
StateDE
Zip19958-1328
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionSW/S THIRD ST 65' SE/MULBERRY ST
Legal SubdivisionLEWES
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2030
Census Tract50903

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lewes Historic District
listed 1977 · 128 contributing resources · NRIS 77000393

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2417 LONGFELLOW AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-4521
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 14, 2023Deed, Transfer
Jun 21, 2023Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202339627
Deed Book / Page6006 / 187
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateNov 14, 2023
Property Address212 W 3RD ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1328
Document Number0060060187
Book / Page6006 / 187
Instrument DateNov 6, 2023
Instrument2023000039627
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$225.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address510 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-1749

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2417 LONGFELLOW AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-4521

June 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJun 21, 2023
Property Address212 W 3RD ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1328
Document Number0059270116
Book / Page5927 / 116
Instrument DateJun 15, 2023
Instrument2023000021562
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address485 WOODSIDE RD, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94061-3865

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address510 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-1749

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityLewes City
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,850.00 (-0.38%)$8,450 (-) Land $2,050 Building $6,400$879,300 (-) Land $444,900 Building $434,400
2025$1,857.00 (+346.39%)$8,450 (-) Land $2,050 Building $6,400$879,300 (+5,102.96%) Land $444,900 Building $434,400
2023$416.00 (+3.74%)$8,450 (-) Land $2,050 Building $6,400$16,900 (-) Land $4,100 Building $12,800
2022$401.00$8,450 Land $2,050 Building $6,400$16,900 Land $4,100 Building $12,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 156 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies162 units insured
incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead22 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Glo Fiber
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

Nearby Properties on W 3rd St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures