Sussex County property record for 30897 Best Ln, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 660 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $188,500 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $293 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-23.00-40.01 |
| Primary APN | 235-23.00-40.01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 30897 BEST LN |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | FIVE PTS TO MILFORD P/O LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 50807 |
30897 Best Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30897 BEST LN, LEWES, DE 19958-3659 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Jul 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201327729 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4147 / 100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 30897 BEST LN, LEWES, DE 19958-3659 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0195540100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19554/100 |
| Instrument | 20210000016858 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 30897 BEST LN, LEWES, DE 19958-3659 |
| Document Number | 0186130062 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30897 BEST LN LEWES DE 199583659, LEWES, DE 19958-3659 |
| Document Number | 0186130062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018613/000062 |
| Instrument | 32280 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 30897 Best Ln was $293, down 0.7% 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 | $293.00 (-0.68%) | $14,800 (-) Land $2,000 Building $12,800 | $232,300 (-) Land $53,300 Building $179,000 |
| 2025 | $295.00 | $14,800 Land $2,000 Building $12,800 | $232,300 Land $53,300 Building $179,000 |
| 2023 | $430.00 | $14,800 Land $2,000 Building $12,800 | $29,600 Land $4,000 Building $25,600 |
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 30897 Best Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 30897 Best Ln 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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