Sussex County property record for 21450 E Lake Dr, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 9 ba · 5,460 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.567 acres (24,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $24,805 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.10-1.04 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.10-1.04 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 22 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,852 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,677 sqft (0.567 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 329 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 2,492 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Granary | 504 sqft |
| Milk House | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 21450 E LAKE DR |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | IRENE CARPENTER DRAPER LANDS LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8934 ABBEY TER, POTOMAC, MD 20854-5433 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2061 / 21 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0050130112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,805.00 (-0.37%) | $139,650 (-) Land $37,500 Building $102,150 | $11,638,400 (-) Land $2,711,600 Building $8,926,800 |
| 2025 | $24,898.00 (+246.05%) | $139,650 (-) Land $37,500 Building $102,150 | $11,638,400 (+4,066.99%) Land $2,711,600 Building $8,926,800 |
| 2023 | $7,195.00 | $139,650 Land $37,500 Building $102,150 | $279,300 Land $75,000 Building $204,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 81 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 111 units insured incl. 30 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1984–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | DE-06 “Silver Lake” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Nov 16, 1990 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Not eligible (built 2000) built after the Nov 16, 1990 cutoff · private flood insurance only |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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