Sussex County property record for 5 Deerfield Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,156 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $793 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-18.00-225.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-18.00-225.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,156 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5 DEERFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-9277 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | BRIARWOOD ESTATES LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIARWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 51010 |
5 Deerfield Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 DEERFIELD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9277 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3880 / 103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Deerfield Dr was $793, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $793.00 (-0.63%) | $30,250 (-) Land $6,900 Building $23,350 | $614,600 (-) Land $218,500 Building $396,100 |
| 2025 | $798.00 | $30,250 Land $6,900 Building $23,350 | $614,600 Land $218,500 Building $396,100 |
| 2023 | $989.00 | $30,250 Land $6,900 Building $23,350 | $60,500 Land $13,800 Building $46,700 |
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 5 Deerfield 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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 68 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 in force |
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 5 Deerfield Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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