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234 Front St, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 234 Front St, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.116 acres (5,040 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$815,000 (Oct 2026)
Tax Bill$1,389 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Sale
Feb 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN335-8.07-307.04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN335-8.07-307.04

Exterior

Lot Area5,040 sqft (0.116 acres)
Lot Dimensions90 ft deep x 56 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address234 FRONT ST
CityLEWES
StateDE
Zip19958-1137
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionSW/FRONT ST LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionLEWES
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
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 October 14, 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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address9505 FAWN RD, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933-2300
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 6, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 4, 2022Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 6, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 6, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202639264
Deed Book / Page6596 / 173
Prior Transfer DateFeb 1, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0056400124
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateOct 6, 2026
Property Address234 FRONT ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1137
Document Number0000039264
Book / Page6596 / 173
Instrument DateOct 2, 2026
Instrument202639264
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,292,600.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address9505 FAWN RD, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933-2300

February 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateFeb 4, 2022
Property Address234 FRONT ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1137
Document Number0056400124
Book / Page5640 / 124
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2022
Instrument20220000006305
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address234 FRONT ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1137

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$1,389.00 (-0.36%)$4,400 (-) Land $4,400$660,200 (-) Land $660,200
2025$1,394.00 (+545.37%)$4,400 (-) Land $4,400$660,200 (+7,402.27%) Land $660,200
2023$216.00$4,400 Land $4,400$8,800 Land $8,800

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
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 256 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		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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