Sussex County property record for 5 Lighthouse Way, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,759 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,623 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-5.00-48.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-5.00-48.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,132 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| 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 | 10,759 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 2,046 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5 LIGHTHOUSE WAY |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | CAPE SHORES LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2011 CASSAMIA PL, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211-1626 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201235504 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4047 / 207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,623.00 (-0.38%) | $46,500 (-) Land $9,850 Building $36,650 | $1,722,400 (-) Land $1,000,500 Building $721,900 |
| 2025 | $3,637.00 (+58.89%) | $46,500 (-) Land $9,850 Building $36,650 | $1,722,400 (+1,752.04%) Land $1,000,500 Building $721,900 |
| 2023 | $2,289.00 | $46,500 Land $9,850 Building $36,650 | $93,000 Land $19,700 Building $73,300 |
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 65% of the US · above 74% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 152 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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