Sussex County property record for 414 Paynter Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1,496 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,891 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.07-54.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.07-54.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 8,002 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 414 PAYNTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | BURTONS SUBDIVISION LOTS 58 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 58-59 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
414 Paynter Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1998.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 414 PAYNTER AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2294 / 349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 414 Paynter Ave was $1,891, 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 Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,891.00 (-0.37%) | $11,700 (-) Land $2,000 Building $9,700 | $899,100 (-) Land $531,000 Building $368,100 |
| 2025 | $1,898.00 | $11,700 Land $2,000 Building $9,700 | $899,100 Land $531,000 Building $368,100 |
| 2023 | $576.00 | $11,700 Land $2,000 Building $9,700 | $23,400 Land $4,000 Building $19,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 414 Paynter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 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 414 Paynter Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 22 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 370 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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