Sussex County property record for 5 E Canal St, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3,430 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,251 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,912 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-4.20-42.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-4.20-42.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 18 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,430 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5 E CANAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | E/CANAL AVE LOT 5 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 E CANAL ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance M & T BANK |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 5 E CANAL ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0200140303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20014/303 |
| Instrument | 20210000041210 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 5 E CANAL ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202000111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20200/111 |
| Instrument | 20210000052435 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $3,912.00 (-0.38%) | $17,550 (-) Land $8,100 Building $9,450 | $1,859,600 (-) Land $735,200 Building $1,124,400 |
| 2025 | $3,927.00 (+354.51%) | $17,550 (-) Land $8,100 Building $9,450 | $1,859,600 (+5,198.01%) Land $735,200 Building $1,124,400 |
| 2023 | $864.00 | $17,550 Land $8,100 Building $9,450 | $35,100 Land $16,200 Building $18,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 456 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 748 units insured incl. 292 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1998–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 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 78 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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