3 Surf Ave, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 3 Surf Ave, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,144 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size	0.23 acres (10,001 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$750,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,218 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`335-8.00-329.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`335-8.00-329.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,144 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,776 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1991
Effective Year Built	Effective 1991
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	10,001 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	480 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	230 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3 SURF AVE
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-2115
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	BAY BREEZE ESTATES LOT 56
Legal Subdivision	BAY BREEZE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	56
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2026
Census Tract	50904

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3 SURF AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-2115
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202325862
Deed Book / Page	5945 / 269
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2023
Property Address	3 SURF AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-2115
Document Number	0059450269
Book / Page	5945 / 269
Map Reference	MB 37 PG 139
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2023
Instrument	2023000025862
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$187.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	22497 HUFF RD, MILTON, DE 19968-2589

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3 SURF AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-2115

Mortgage

Document Number	2023000025863
Date	Jul 24, 2023
Instrument	2023000025863

Lender

Name	FILO MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

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	$1,218.00 (-0.33%)	$36,500 (-) Land $10,000 Building $26,500	$578,900 (-) Land $284,100 Building $294,800
2025	$1,222.00 (-32%)	$36,500 (-) Land $10,000 Building $26,500	$578,900 (+693.01%) Land $284,100 Building $294,800
2023	$1,797.00 (+3.63%)	$36,500 (-) Land $10,000 Building $26,500	$73,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $53,000
2022	$1,734.00	$36,500 Land $10,000 Building $26,500	$73,000 Land $20,000 Building $53,000

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 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

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 97 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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