Sussex County property record for 4 Bay Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,279 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $840,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,888 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 234-12.00-134.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-12.00-134.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,279 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 515 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 4 BAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-9255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR1 |
| Legal Description | JOY BEACH LOTS 13 14 SPEC COMM LIEN |
| Legal Subdivision | JOY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 51015 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 RINGFIELD RD, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-9128 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202059683 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5363 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4 BAY DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9255 |
| Document Number | 0053630343 |
| Book / Page | 5363 / 343 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200000059683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | HAYWOOD RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19807 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4 BAY DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9255 |
| Document Number | 0048170111 |
| Book / Page | 4817 / 111 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000000047826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 CHARIOT CT, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-1555 |
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 | $2,888.00 (+22.53%) | $21,200 (-) Land $6,350 Building $14,850 | $1,116,300 (-) Land $435,700 Building $680,600 |
| 2025 | $2,357.00 (+125.77%) | $21,200 (-) Land $6,350 Building $14,850 | $1,116,300 (+2,532.78%) Land $435,700 Building $680,600 |
| 2023 | $1,044.00 | $21,200 Land $6,350 Building $14,850 | $42,400 Land $12,700 Building $29,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 77 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 257 units insured incl. 180 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1998–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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