Sussex County property record for 30896 Buttonwood Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Mar 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $452 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Feb 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-5.00-456.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-5.00-456.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 30896 BUTTONWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK J SEC 4 EDGEWATER ESTS W/IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWATER ESTS |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 50808 |
30896 Buttonwood Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1991.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30896 BUTTONWOOD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNION HOME MORTGAGE |
| Feb 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNION HOME MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 30896 BUTTONWOOD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0206020093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20602/93 |
| Instrument | 20210000075631 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 30896 BUTTONWOOD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0181830042 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18183/42 |
| Instrument | 20200000008566 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 30896 Buttonwood Dr was $452, down 40.1% 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 | $452.00 (-40.13%) | $18,650 (-) Land $3,500 Building $15,150 | $357,600 (-) Land $148,300 Building $209,300 |
| 2025 | $755.00 | $18,650 Land $3,500 Building $15,150 | $357,600 Land $148,300 Building $209,300 |
| 2023 | $918.00 | $18,650 Land $3,500 Building $15,150 | $37,300 Land $7,000 Building $30,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 30896 Buttonwood Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 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 risk around 30896 Buttonwood Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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