Sussex County property record for 401 River Birch Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,236 sqft · built 2025 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $691,165 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,436 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-1552.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-1552.00 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2025 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2025 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Street Address | 401 RIVER BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-4263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LEWES WATERFRONT PRESERVE LOT 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES WATERFRONT PRESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
401 River Birch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 RIVER BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202444818 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6222 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 401 RIVER BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4263 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0236670071 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 23667/71 |
| Instrument | 2025000046900 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 River Birch Dr was $1,436, up 113.7% 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 Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,436.00 (+113.69%) | $682,700 (+114.55%) Land $318,200 Building $364,500 |
| 2025 | $672.00 | $318,200 Land $318,200 |
| 2023 | $98.00 | $4,000 Land $4,000 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 401 River Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 401 River Birch Dr is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 85 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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