Sussex County property record for 312 Lightship Ln, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,419 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $462,500 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,579 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-504.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-504.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 10,010 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 312 LIGHTSHIP LN |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | RESERVE AT PILOTTOWN LOT 78 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
312 Lightship Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 LIGHTSHIP LN, LEWES, DE 19958-3790 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142439 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4221 / 179 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0062640213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 312 LIGHTSHIP LN, LEWES, DE 19958-3790 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201710299 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20171/299 |
| Instrument | 20210000050551 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 312 Lightship Ln was $1,579, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Lewes City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,579.00 (-0.38%) | $28,100 (-) Land $5,400 Building $22,700 | $737,700 (-) Land $375,500 Building $362,200 |
| 2025 | $1,585.00 | $28,100 Land $5,400 Building $22,700 | $737,700 Land $375,500 Building $362,200 |
| 2023 | $1,410.00 | $28,100 Land $5,400 Building $22,700 | $56,200 Land $10,800 Building $45,400 |
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 312 Lightship Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 129 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 129 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 312 Lightship 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 22 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber.
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