Sussex County property record for 426 River Birch Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,236 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $671,175 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,266 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-1538.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-1538.00 |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Street Address | 426 RIVER BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-4262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LEWES WATERFRONT PRESERVE LOT 56 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES WATERFRONT PRESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
426 River Birch Dr is held in a trust since April 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1905B GILPIN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806-2307 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202440217 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6201 / 34 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 426 RIVER BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4262 |
| Document Number | 0000013403 |
| Book / Page | 6487 / 265 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 1905B GILPIN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806-2307 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 426 River Birch Dr was $1,266, 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 Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,266.00 (-0.31%) | $601,800 (-) Land $270,500 Building $331,300 |
| 2025 | $1,270.00 | $601,800 Land $270,500 Building $331,300 |
| 2023 | $49.00 | $2,000 Land $2,000 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 426 River Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 426 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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