Sussex County property record for 409 River Birch Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,236 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $760,270 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,376 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-1556.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-1556.00 |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 409 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 74 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES WATERFRONT PRESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
409 River Birch Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1631 GREEN ST, HARRISBURG, PA 17102-2417 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202428232 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6152 / 99 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 409 RIVER BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4263 |
| Document Number | 0060590167 |
| Book / Page | 6059 / 167 |
| Map Reference | MB 402 PG 071 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000006343 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $226.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 WRANGLE HILL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-3836 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32445 ROYAL BLVD, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-3860 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 409 River Birch Dr was $1,376, down 0.4% 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 | $1,376.00 (-0.43%) | $654,400 (-) Land $302,300 Building $352,100 |
| 2025 | $1,382.00 | $654,400 Land $302,300 Building $352,100 |
| 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 409 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 409 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 181 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 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber.
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