Sussex County property record for 238 Monroe Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,943 sqft · built 2026 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $559,900 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,390 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-1622.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-1622.00 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,943 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2026 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2026 |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Street Address | 238 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1491 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | OLDE TOWN AT WHITE'S POND LOT 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLDE TOWN AT WHITES POND |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
238 Monroe Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BAY BREEZE DR, LEWES, DE 19958-2109 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202342715 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6019 / 265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 238 MONROE AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1491 |
| Document Number | 0060190265 |
| Book / Page | 6019 / 265 |
| Map Reference | MB 379 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000042715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 REHOBOTH AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2134 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BAY BREEZE DR, LEWES, DE 19958-2109 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Monroe Ave was $3,390, up 218.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Lewes City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,390.00 (+218.61%) | $89,850 (-) Land $89,850 | $1,611,400 (+219.72%) Land $504,000 Building $1,107,400 |
| 2025 | $1,064.00 | $89,850 Land $89,850 | $504,000 Land $504,000 |
| 2023 | $369.00 | $89,850 Land $89,850 | $15,000 Land $15,000 |
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 238 Monroe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 65 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 65 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1992–2012) |
| 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 238 Monroe Ave is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber.
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