Sussex County property record for 5 New Ln, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.503 acres (21,902 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,201 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Jun 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-591.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-591.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,296 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,902 sqft (0.503 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 492 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 5 NEW LN |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-9086 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | NEW ROAD ESTATES LOT 3 SPEC COMM LIEN |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW ROAD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
5 New Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 NEW LN, LEWES, DE 19958-9086 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202442067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6209 / 201 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0052610255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 5 NEW LN, LEWES, DE 19958-9086 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0206050281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20605/281 |
| Instrument | 20210000075833 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5 NEW LN, LEWES, DE 19958-9086 |
| Document Number | 0052610255 |
| Book / Page | 5261 / 255 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200000027533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 NEW LN, LEWES, DE 19958-9086 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 New Ln was $1,201, down 0.3% 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 | $1,201.00 (-0.33%) | $22,950 (-) Land $6,000 Building $16,950 | $571,000 (-) Land $283,900 Building $287,100 |
| 2025 | $1,205.00 | $22,950 Land $6,000 Building $16,950 | $571,000 Land $283,900 Building $287,100 |
| 2023 | $1,162.00 | $22,950 Land $6,000 Building $16,950 | $47,200 Land $12,000 Building $35,200 |
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 New Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 129 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 129 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 New Ln is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 85 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 |
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