Sussex County property record for 40 Ancient Oak Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,215 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-6.00-315.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-6.00-315.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,267 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,998 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 594 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Patio Area | 310 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 40 ANCIENT OAK DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-9455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | CHAPEL GREEN LOT 20 SEC B |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPEL GREEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 51013 |
40 Ancient Oak Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Ancient Oak Dr was $1,215, down 0.2% 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 | $1,215.00 (-0.25%) | $29,300 (-) Land $2,500 Building $26,800 | $423,100 (-) Land $110,600 Building $312,500 |
| 2025 | $1,218.00 | $29,300 Land $2,500 Building $26,800 | $423,100 Land $110,600 Building $312,500 |
| 2023 | $1,622.00 | $29,300 Land $2,500 Building $26,800 | $58,600 Land $5,000 Building $53,600 |
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 40 Ancient Oak Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 30 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 40 Ancient Oak Dr 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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