1. Home
  2. Delaware
  3. Sussex County
  4. Lewes
  5. Shipcarpenter Sq

5 Shipcarpenter Sq, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 5 Shipcarpenter Sq, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2,166 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.189 acres (8,250 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$740,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$2,214 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN335-8.07-340.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN335-8.07-340.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,166 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Lot Area8,250 sqft (0.189 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 SHIPCARPENTER SQ
CityLEWES
StateDE
Zip19958-1246
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionSHIPCARPENTER SQUARE LOT 34
Legal SubdivisionLEWES
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2027
Census Tract50903

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lewes Historic District
listed 1977 · 128 contributing resources · NRIS 77000393

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5 Shipcarpenter Sq is owned by a company that bought it in August 2018.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1504 VERMONT AVE NW, 3, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-3716
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201831173
Deed Book / Page4940 / 7
Prior Transfer DateDec 27, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0040880161
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateAug 28, 2018
Property Address5 SHIPCARPENTER SQ, LEWES, DE 19958-1246
Document Number0049400007
Book / Page004940 / 000007
Instrument DateAug 27, 2018
Instrument31173
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2019

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,220.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1504 VERMONT AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 200053716, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-3716

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Shipcarpenter Sq was $2,214, down 0.4% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityLewes City
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,214.00 (-0.36%)$35,600 (-) Land $13,100 Building $22,500$1,052,400 (-) Land $533,800 Building $518,600
2025$2,222.00$35,600 Land $13,100 Building $22,500$1,052,400 Land $533,800 Building $518,600
2023$2,115.00$35,600 Land $13,100 Building $22,500$85,900 Land $26,200 Building $59,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5 Shipcarpenter Sq in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 156 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies162 units insured
incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 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

Wildfire risk around 5 Shipcarpenter Sq is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead22 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

Nearby Properties on Shipcarpenter Sq

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures