Sussex County property record for 24 Ancient Oak Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,457 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-6.00-307.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-6.00-307.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,799 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 396 sqft |
| Patio Area | 900 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-9455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | CHAPEL GREEN LOT 12 SEC B |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPEL GREEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 51013 |
24 Ancient Oak Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CAPITAL BK NA |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CAPITAL BANK |
| Aug 17, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JAY A CHALLMAN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202620757 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6516 / 125 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0047790166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Document Number | 0000020757 |
| Book / Page | 6516 / 125 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,939,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Document Number | 0000020758, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620758 |
| Name | CAPITAL BK NA |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Document Number | 0065160125 |
| Book / Page | 6516 / 125 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,939,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Document Number | 0000020758, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620758 |
| Name | CAPITAL BANK |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Document Number | 0055310143 |
| Book / Page | 5531 / 143 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000051993 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 34 6TH ST, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1874 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Document Number | 0053340192 |
| Book / Page | 005334 / 000192 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 50307 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26198 CAVE NECK RD MILTON DE 199682820, MILTON, DE 19968-2820 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Document Number | 0187560261 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 ANCIENT OAK DR LEWES DE 199589455, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Document Number | 0187560261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018756/000261 |
| Instrument | 40391 |
| Name | JAY A CHALLMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 50, MILLSBORO, DE 19966-0050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 24 Ancient Oak Dr was $1,457, down 0.1% 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 | $1,457.00 (-0.14%) | $25,450 (-) Land $2,850 Building $22,600 | $369,300 (-) Land $114,900 Building $254,400 |
| 2025 | $1,459.00 | $25,450 Land $2,850 Building $22,600 | $369,300 Land $114,900 Building $254,400 |
| 2023 | $1,933.00 | $25,450 Land $2,850 Building $22,600 | $50,900 Land $5,700 Building $45,200 |
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 24 Ancient Oak Dr 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 24 Ancient Oak Dr 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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