Sussex County property record for 423 Paynter Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,197 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $246,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,780 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Refinance Jun 2018 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.07-61.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.07-61.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,197 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 201 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 37 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 423 PAYNTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | BURTONS SUBDIVISION LOT 49 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
423 Paynter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 423 PAYNTER AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance COMMUNITY BANK |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance COMMUNITY BANK |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage COMMUNITY BK/DE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201336470 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4171 / 91 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 423 PAYNTER AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0183300293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18330/293 |
| Instrument | 20200000017016 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 423 PAYNTER AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0169800172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16980/172 |
| Instrument | 20180000022917 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 423 PAYNTER AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1220 |
| Document Number | 0161260291 |
| Book / Page | 016126 / 000291 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11557 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 PAYNTER AVE LEWES DE 199581220, LEWES, DE 19958-1220 |
| Document Number | 161260291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016126/000291 |
| Instrument | 11557 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/DE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEWES, DE 19958 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 423 Paynter Ave was $1,780, 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 | $1,780.00 (-0.45%) | $1,250 (-) Land $1,000 Building $250 | $1,083,700 (-) Land $469,900 Building $613,800 |
| 2025 | $1,788.00 | $1,250 Land $1,000 Building $250 | $1,083,700 Land $469,900 Building $613,800 |
| 2023 | $824.00 | $1,250 Land $1,000 Building $250 | $53,800 Land $2,000 Building $51,800 |
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 423 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 423 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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