Sussex County property record for 214 Bay Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1,728 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,070 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,061,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,744 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-4.20-21.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-4.20-21.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Lot Area | 7,070 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Street Address | 214 BAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LEWES BCH BAY AVE P/O LOT 4 5 BLK J |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
214 Bay Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4403 LELAND ST, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-6013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3873 / 326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 214 Bay Ave was $6,744, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Lewes City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,744.00 (-0.38%) | $57,500 (-) Land $17,500 Building $40,000 | $3,205,500 (-) Land $2,080,300 Building $1,125,200 |
| 2025 | $6,770.00 | $57,500 Land $17,500 Building $40,000 | $3,205,500 Land $2,080,300 Building $1,125,200 |
| 2023 | $2,866.00 | $57,500 Land $17,500 Building $40,000 | $116,400 Land $35,000 Building $81,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 214 Bay Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 456 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 748 units insured incl. 292 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1998–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 214 Bay Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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