Sussex County property record for 5 Henlopen Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,701 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,164 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,400 (Feb 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $755 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-227.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-227.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,701 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 312 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,164 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5 HENLOPEN CT |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | HENLOPEN GARDENS LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
5 Henlopen Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 1989.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HENLOPEN CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1767 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 HENLOPEN CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1767 |
| Document Number | 0046860118 |
| Book / Page | 004686 / 000118 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 HENLOPEN CT LEWES DE 199581767, LEWES, DE 19958-1767 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Henlopen Ct was $755, down 0.7% 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 | $755.00 (-0.66%) | $20,650 (-) Land $6,500 Building $14,150 | $596,900 (-) Land $294,300 Building $302,600 |
| 2025 | $760.00 | $20,650 Land $6,500 Building $14,150 | $596,900 Land $294,300 Building $302,600 |
| 2023 | $601.00 | $20,650 Land $6,500 Building $14,150 | $41,300 Land $13,000 Building $28,300 |
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 Henlopen Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 35 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 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 Henlopen Ct 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 97 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber.
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