Sussex County property record for 30947 Elm Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,910 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.502 acres (21,876 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,168 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-5.00-506.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-5.00-506.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,170 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,876 sqft (0.502 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 30947 ELM DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-2 |
| Legal Description | EDGEWATER ESTATES LOT 45 BLK J SEC 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWATER ESTATES |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 50808 |
30947 Elm Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30947 ELM DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202531253 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6359 / 213 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061490148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 30947 ELM DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3804 |
| Document Number | 0167960239 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30947 ELM DR LEWES DE 199583804, LEWES, DE 19958-3804 |
| Document Number | 0167960239 |
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| Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016796/000239 |
| Instrument | 9840 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SVGS FUND SOCIETY F |
|---|---|
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 30947 Elm Dr was $1,168, down 0.4% 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 | $1,168.00 (-0.43%) | $31,400 (-) Land $4,000 Building $27,400 | $555,600 (-) Land $169,600 Building $386,000 |
| 2025 | $1,173.00 | $31,400 Land $4,000 Building $27,400 | $555,600 Land $169,600 Building $386,000 |
| 2023 | $1,649.00 | $31,400 Land $4,000 Building $27,400 | $67,000 Land $8,000 Building $59,000 |
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 30947 Elm 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 30947 Elm 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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.
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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