8 Duchess Ct, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 8 Duchess Ct, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 3,318 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	0.235 acres (10,237 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$630,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,809 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2026 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`335-8.00-219.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`335-8.00-219.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,318 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,212 sqft
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	10,237 sqft (0.235 acres)
Lot Dimensions	129 ft deep x 49 ft wide
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	120 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	173 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8 DUCHESS CT
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-1257
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	PILOT TOWN VILLAGE LOT 73
Legal Subdivision	LEWES
Legal Lot Number	73
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	50903

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	8 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 19, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK
Mar 4, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 6, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
Jul 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 26, 1998
Deed Document Number	201740494
Deed Book / Page	4791 / 73
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Aug 19, 2026
Property Address	8 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257
Document Number	0000032216
Book / Page	24266 / 333
Instrument Date	Aug 13, 2026
Instrument	202632216
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust, 189
Address	8 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032216,
Date	Aug 19, 2026
Book Page	24266/333
Instrument	202632216

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Aug 17, 2051

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2026
Property Address	8 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257
Document Number	0064660001
Book / Page	6466 / 1
Map Reference	MB 31 PG 231
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2026
Instrument	2026000007970
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	8 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	8 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 26, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0216800084
Date	Apr 6, 2023
Book Page	21680/84
Instrument	2023000011874

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	299 Months
Due	Mar 27, 2048

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	8 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0186070214
Date	Jul 22, 2020
Book Page	18607/214
Instrument	20200000031971

Lender

Name	WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Lewes City
Unified School District	Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,809.00 (-0.39%)	$28,900 (-) Land $7,800 Building $21,100	$860,000 (-) Land $376,500 Building $483,500
2025	$1,816.00 (+0.94%)	$28,900 (-) Land $7,800 Building $21,100	$860,000 (+1,076.47%) Land $376,500 Building $483,500
2023	$1,799.00	$28,900 Land $7,800 Building $21,100	$73,100 Land $15,600 Building $57,500

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

Flood

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 Record median of 156 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	162 units insured incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 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

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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