Sussex County property record for 33985 Birch Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,570 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,797 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,176 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-6.00-633.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-6.00-633.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,722 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,797 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 33985 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-4794 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | SANDY BRAE LOT 1 ADD 2 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDY BRAE |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 51011 |
33985 Birch Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2023.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33985 BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4794 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060260283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 33985 BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4794 |
| Document Number | 0060260283 |
| Book / Page | 6026 / 283 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 646 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000044070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33985 BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4794 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 33985 BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4794 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 33985 Birch Dr was $1,176, 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 | $1,176.00 (-0.34%) | $33,050 (-) Land $3,000 Building $30,050 | $559,100 (-) Land $94,400 Building $464,700 |
| 2025 | $1,180.00 | $33,050 Land $3,000 Building $30,050 | $559,100 Land $94,400 Building $464,700 |
| 2023 | $1,627.00 | $33,050 Land $3,000 Building $30,050 | $66,100 Land $6,000 Building $60,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 33985 Birch 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 33985 Birch Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: 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 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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