Sussex County property record for 804 Bay Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 962 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,375,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,508 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-4.19-49.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-4.19-49.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 12,001 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Granary | 96 sqft |
| Street Address | 804 BAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LEWES BEACH BAY AVE LOT 2 P/O LOT 1 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
804 Bay Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 372 PILOTTOWN RD, LEWES, DE 19958-1200 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 20235578 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5857 / 296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 804 Bay Ave was $7,508, 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 | $7,508.00 (-0.38%) | $31,450 (-) Land $18,000 Building $13,450 | $3,568,800 (-) Land $2,383,500 Building $1,185,300 |
| 2025 | $7,537.00 | $31,450 Land $18,000 Building $13,450 | $3,568,800 Land $2,383,500 Building $1,185,300 |
| 2023 | $1,548.00 | $31,450 Land $18,000 Building $13,450 | $62,900 Land $36,000 Building $26,900 |
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 804 Bay Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 804 Bay Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 256 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 | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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