Sussex County property record for 31053 Elm Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.565 acres (24,594 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $971 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-5.00-497.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-5.00-497.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,594 sqft (0.565 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 277 ft deep x 167 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 31053 ELM DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR2 |
| Legal Description | EDGEWATER ESTATES LOT 36 BLK J SEC 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWATER ESTATES |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 50808 |
31053 Elm Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 613 LAKE DR, WINCHESTER, VA 22601-2611 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2330 / 202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31053 Elm Dr was $971, down 0.3% 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 | $971.00 (-0.31%) | $24,500 (-) Land $4,000 Building $20,500 | $461,500 (-) Land $173,800 Building $287,700 |
| 2025 | $974.00 | $24,500 Land $4,000 Building $20,500 | $461,500 Land $173,800 Building $287,700 |
| 2023 | $1,206.00 | $24,500 Land $4,000 Building $20,500 | $49,000 Land $8,000 Building $41,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 31053 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 31053 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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