Sussex County property record for 434 River Birch Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,236 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $732,515 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,431 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-1534.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-1534.00 |
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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 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 434 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 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES WATERFRONT PRESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 WILLIAM CHARLES DR, GLEN MILLS, PA 19342-8829 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202410525 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6078 / 43 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 434 RIVER BIRCH DR, LEWES, DE 19958-4262 |
| Document Number | 0060780043 |
| Book / Page | 6078 / 43 |
| Map Reference | MB 409 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000010525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32445 ROYAL BLVD # 1, 1, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-3860 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 WILLIAM CHARLES DR, GLEN MILLS, PA 19342-8829 |
| Document Number | 0223100098 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Book Page | 22310/98 |
| Instrument | 2024000010527 |
| Name | RAYMOND JAMES BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 0.06% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Max Rate At Change | 0.03% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 0.11% |
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 | $1,431.00 (-0.35%) | $680,300 (-) Land $324,600 Building $355,700 |
| 2025 | $1,436.00 (+1,365.31%) | $680,300 (+16,907.5%) Land $324,600 Building $355,700 |
| 2023 | $98.00 | $4,000 Land $4,000 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record 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.
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 |
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