Sussex County property record for 704 Cedar St, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,400 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $1,822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-4.19-56.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-4.19-56.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 3,001 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 704 CEDAR ST |
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| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LEWES BHW.CEDAR ST. 110' W/RHODE ISLAND AVE 80' E/DELAWARE AVE LOT #704 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 704 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 424 MERRICK LN, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1508 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | $1,822.00 (+274.13%) | $9,900 (-) Land $1,800 Building $8,100 | $863,000 (+4,258.59%) Land $467,900 Building $395,100 |
| 2023 | $487.00 | $9,900 Land $1,800 Building $8,100 | $19,800 Land $3,600 Building $16,200 |
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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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