Sussex County property record for 31020 Elm Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,892 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $634 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-5.00-492.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-5.00-492.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,795 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 407 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 31020 ELM DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-2 |
| Legal Description | EDGEWATER ESTATES LOT 31 BLK J SEC 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWATER ESTATES |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 50808 |
31020 Elm Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31020 ELM DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201346351 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4199 / 256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31020 Elm Dr was $634, down 0.6% 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 | $634.00 (-0.63%) | $26,200 (-) Land $4,000 Building $22,200 | $501,600 (-) Land $171,000 Building $330,600 |
| 2025 | $638.00 | $26,200 Land $4,000 Building $22,200 | $501,600 Land $171,000 Building $330,600 |
| 2023 | $790.00 | $26,200 Land $4,000 Building $22,200 | $52,400 Land $8,000 Building $44,400 |
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 31020 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 31020 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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