Sussex County property record for 35524 Higgins Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,409 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,969 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $805,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,591 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-12.00-567.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-12.00-567.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,409 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,538 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,969 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 210 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 462 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 35524 HIGGINS DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-4725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | SENATORS LOT 53 PHASE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SENATORS |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 51008 |
35524 Higgins Dr is owned 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 | 1508 SMITH ST, MC LEAN, VA 22101-3146 |
| 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 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202530742 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6357 / 174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 35524 HIGGINS DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0205960061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20596/61 |
| Instrument | 20210000075234 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 35524 Higgins Dr was $1,591, 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 | $1,591.00 (-0.38%) | $40,550 (-) Land $9,000 Building $31,550 | $756,200 (-) Land $297,300 Building $458,900 |
| 2025 | $1,597.00 | $40,550 Land $9,000 Building $31,550 | $756,200 Land $297,300 Building $458,900 |
| 2023 | $2,004.00 | $40,550 Land $9,000 Building $31,550 | $81,400 Land $18,000 Building $63,400 |
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 35524 Higgins 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 92 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 92 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 35524 Higgins 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 297 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 |
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