Sussex County property record for 424 Paynter Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,254 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,723 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.07-58.01 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.07-58.01 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,254 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 424 PAYNTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | NE 1/2/LOT 78 SE 1/2/LOT 79 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 78-79 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
424 Paynter Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3525 CANBY ST, 230, HARRISBURG, PA 17109-4768 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 424 Paynter Ave was $1,723, down 0.3% 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 | $1,723.00 (-0.35%) | $19,750 (-) Land $1,250 Building $18,500 | $819,000 (-) Land $397,800 Building $421,200 |
| 2025 | $1,729.00 | $19,750 Land $1,250 Building $18,500 | $819,000 Land $397,800 Building $421,200 |
| 2023 | $972.00 | $19,750 Land $1,250 Building $18,500 | $39,500 Land $2,500 Building $37,000 |
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 424 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 424 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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