Sussex County property record for 16 West St, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,973 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,826 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Feb 2020 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-20.14-178.00-16 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.14-178.00-16 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,973 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Granary | 260 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 16 WEST ST |
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| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | GUTHRIE CONDO IV UNIT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | GUTHRIE CONDO |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
16 West St, a condominium, is held in a trust since June 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12103 SHEETS FARM RD, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-4924 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Oct 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2036 / 81 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 WEST ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Document Number | 0000023323 |
| Book / Page | 6527 / 195 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623323 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 12103 SHEETS FARM RD, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-4924 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16 WEST ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0181490285 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18149/285 |
| Instrument | 20200000006179 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 WEST ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Document Number | 0051410041 |
| Book / Page | 005141 / 000041 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 40008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12103 SHEETS FARM RD NORTH POTOMAC MD 208784924, NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-4924 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16 WEST ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Document Number | 0049320032 |
| Book / Page | 004932 / 000032 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 414 N GARFIELD ST ARLINGTON VA 222011610, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-1610 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 West St was $2,826, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Dewey Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,826.00 (-0.32%) | $12,850 (-) Building $12,850 | $1,191,800 (-) Land $123,700 Building $1,068,100 |
| 2025 | $2,835.00 | $12,850 Building $12,850 | $1,191,800 Land $123,700 Building $1,068,100 |
| 2023 | $1,901.00 | $12,850 Building $12,850 | $64,300 Land $13,500 Building $50,800 |
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 16 West St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 81 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 111 units insured incl. 30 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1984–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 16 West St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 600 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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