253 Lakeside Dr, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 253 Lakeside Dr, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 732 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.096 acres (4,199 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$295,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$642 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`334-6.00-1362.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`334-6.00-1362.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	732 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,550 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	4,199 sqft (0.096 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	260 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	216 sqft
Milk House	208 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	253 LAKESIDE DR
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-8993
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	PLANTATIONS EAST LOT TH7
Legal Subdivision	PLANTATIONS EAST
Legal Lot Number	TH7
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	51011

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	45 KARENS WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-5300
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 7, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202129315
Deed Book / Page	5459 / 99
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	May 4, 2021
Property Address	253 LAKESIDE DR, LEWES, DE 19958-8993
Document Number	0054590099
Book / Page	5459 / 99
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	20210000029315
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 30, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
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
Address	45 KARENS WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-5300

Mortgage

Document Number	0198050237
Date	May 4, 2021
Book Page	19805/237
Instrument	20210000029316

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$642.00 (-0.47%)	$26,000 (-) Land $2,600 Building $23,400	$305,400 (-) Land $119,700 Building $185,700
2025	$645.00 (-49.61%)	$26,000 (-) Land $2,600 Building $23,400	$305,400 (+487.31%) Land $119,700 Building $185,700
2023	$1,280.00	$26,000 Land $2,600 Building $23,400	$52,000 Land $5,200 Building $46,800

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 16 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	16 in force

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 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Glo Fiber, T-Mobile.

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