Sussex County property record for 5 Hoornkill Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.498 acres (21,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,602 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-4.18-47.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-4.18-47.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,702 sqft (0.498 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 217 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 675 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5 HOORNKILL AVE |
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| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | HORNKILL AVE DEV. UNITS 910.11 12 SEC. B |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1746, KILMARNOCK, VA 22482-1746 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041790003 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 HOORNKILL AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1201 |
| Document Number | 0046750127 |
| Book / Page | 004675 / 000127 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 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 | PO BOX 1746 KILMARNOCK VA 224821746, KILMARNOCK, VA 22482-1746 |
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 | $1,602.00 (-0.37%) | $20,350 (-) Land $5,500 Building $14,850 | $761,700 (-) Land $425,200 Building $336,500 |
| 2025 | $1,608.00 (+60.48%) | $20,350 (-) Land $5,500 Building $14,850 | $761,700 (+1,771.5%) Land $425,200 Building $336,500 |
| 2023 | $1,002.00 | $20,350 Land $5,500 Building $14,850 | $40,700 Land $11,000 Building $29,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 156 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 162 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 185 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 |
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