Sussex County property record for 21897 Lavender Ln, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 3.01 acres (131,116 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $899,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $578 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-11.00-45.09 |
| Primary APN | 234-11.00-45.09 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,306 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,706 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 131,116 sqft (3.01 acres) |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 572 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 787 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 21897 LAVENDER LN |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-6068 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-2 |
| Legal Description | 1310' NE/RT 280B NE/PRIVATE RD LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 51013 |
21897 Lavender Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21897 LAVENDER LN, LEWES, DE 19958-6068 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LUMINATE HOME LOANS INC |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202634765 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6576 / 15 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004984 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 21897 LAVENDER LN, LEWES, DE 19958-6068 |
| Document Number | 0000034765 |
| Book / Page | 6576 / 15 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,631,960.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 21897 LAVENDER LN, LEWES, DE 19958-6068 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000034766, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634766 |
| Name | LUMINATE HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 21897 LAVENDER LN, LEWES, DE 19958-6068 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0218010185 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Book Page | 21801/185 |
| Instrument | 2023000019994 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | May 30, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21897 Lavender Ln was $578, down 0.5% from the year before.
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 | $578.00 (-0.52%) | $33,850 (-) Land $5,250 Building $28,600 | $457,200 (-) Land $178,300 Building $278,900 |
| 2025 | $581.00 | $33,850 Land $5,250 Building $28,600 | $457,200 Land $178,300 Building $278,900 |
| 2023 | $1,166.00 | $33,850 Land $5,250 Building $28,600 | $67,700 Land $10,500 Building $57,200 |
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 21897 Lavender Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 30 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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 risk around 21897 Lavender Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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