236 Front St, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 236 Front St, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.079 acres (3,450 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$675,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,225 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`335-8.07-307.05`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`335-8.07-307.05`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,450 sqft (0.079 acres)
Lot Dimensions	86 ft deep x 56 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	236 FRONT ST
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-1137
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	SW/FRONT ST LOT 4
Legal Subdivision	LEWES
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	50903

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within 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 September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	22 SAGEWOOD CT, SPARKS GLENCOE, MD 21152-9304
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202132350
Deed Book / Page	5468 / 144
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	May 18, 2021
Property Address	236 FRONT ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1137
Document Number	0054680144
Book / Page	5468 / 144
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2020
Instrument	20210000032350
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	22 SAGEWOOD CT, SPARKS GLENCOE, MD 21152-9304

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Lewes City
Unified School District	Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,225.00 (-0.41%)	$4,250 (-) Land $4,250	$582,400 (-) Land $582,400
2025	$1,230.00 (+488.52%)	$4,250 (-) Land $4,250	$582,400 (+6,751.76%) Land $582,400
2023	$209.00	$4,250 Land $4,250	$8,500 Land $8,500

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 156 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	162 units insured incl. 6 condo units
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

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	None 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 System	LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2024
Lead	22 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 256 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