Sussex County property record for 7 Lighthouse Way, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,311 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,016 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-5.00-49.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-5.00-49.00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 8,311 sqft (0.191 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Street Address | 7 LIGHTHOUSE WAY |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | CAPE SHORES LOT 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1305 TOWSON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-5323 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2525 / 347 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,016.00 (+248.79%) | $11,750 (-) Land $11,750 | $955,000 (+3,963.83%) Land $955,000 |
| 2023 | $578.00 | $11,750 Land $11,750 | $23,500 Land $23,500 |
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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