Sussex County property record for 7 Jefferson Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,176 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.12-89.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.12-89.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 414 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 414 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 67 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 381 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7 JEFFERSON CT |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | JEFFERSON COURT LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
7 Jefferson Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 JEFFERSON CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201218161 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4003 / 84 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 7 JEFFERSON CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0216370099 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 21637/99 |
| Instrument | 2023000009165 |
| Name | NORTHWEST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 7, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Jefferson Ct was $2,176, down 0.4% 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 | $2,176.00 (-0.41%) | $34,050 (-) Land $6,050 Building $28,000 | $1,034,600 (-) Land $523,800 Building $510,800 |
| 2025 | $2,185.00 | $34,050 Land $6,050 Building $28,000 | $1,034,600 Land $523,800 Building $510,800 |
| 2023 | $1,676.00 | $34,050 Land $6,050 Building $28,000 | $68,100 Land $12,100 Building $56,000 |
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 7 Jefferson Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 65 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 65 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1992–2012) |
| 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 7 Jefferson 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 531 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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