Sussex County property record for 22988 Lawson Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,198 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 12.6 acres (550,163 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,380 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-15.00-20.06 |
| Primary APN | 234-15.00-20.06 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,198 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,887 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,629 sqft |
| Basement Area | 363 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 363 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 550,163 sqft (12.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 22988 LAWSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-6663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | W/RT 296 LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 50701 |
22988 Lawson Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2011.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22988 LAWSON RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-6663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039720279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 22988 Lawson Rd was $1,380, 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 | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,380.00 (-0.5%) | $72,950 (-) Land $6,500 Building $66,450 | $872,600 (-) Land $221,100 Building $651,500 |
| 2025 | $1,387.00 | $72,950 Land $6,500 Building $66,450 | $872,600 Land $221,100 Building $651,500 |
| 2023 | $2,537.00 | $72,950 Land $6,500 Building $66,450 | $145,900 Land $13,000 Building $132,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 22988 Lawson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 36 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 36 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 22988 Lawson Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Bloosurf Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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