Sussex County property record for 408 Burton Ave, Lewes, DE 19958 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2,221 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,162,500 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.07-24.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.07-24.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,221 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 408 BURTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON'S SUBD BURTON AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 335-8.07-24.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 BURTON AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| May 23, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 04, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202436886 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6188 / 285 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0053240016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 06, 2020 |
| Property Address | 408 BURTON AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1238 |
| Document Number | 0053240016 |
| Book / Page | 5324 / 16 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200000046911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 408 BURTON AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1238 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 408 BURTON AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1238 |
| Document Number | 0048910231 |
| Book / Page | 004891 / 000231 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 408 BURTON AVE LEWES DE 199581238, LEWES, DE 19958-1238 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Lewes City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,678.00 (+504.51%) | $9,000 (-) Land $1,850 Building $7,150 | $1,268,200 (+6,945.56%) Land $525,400 Building $742,800 |
| 2023 | $443.00 | $9,000 Land $1,850 Building $7,150 | $18,000 Land $3,700 Building $14,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050509031, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 129 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| 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, rainfall accumulation, Hurricane Sandy |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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