Sussex County property record for 16503 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 6 ba · 2,684 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $894,860 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,723 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-1278.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-1278.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,684 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 16503 E KEA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-4095 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | TOWER HILL LOT 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWER HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023309 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5835 / 169 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095 |
| Document Number | 0000016618 |
| Book / Page | 6499 / 268 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616618 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 W BETTLEWOOD AVE, OAKLYN, NJ 08107-1421 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095 |
| Document Number | 0058350169 |
| Book / Page | 5835 / 169 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000000309 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2499 S DUPONT BLVDG, SMYRNA, DE 19977 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095 |
| Document Number | 2023000000310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000000310 |
| Name | K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095 |
| Document Number | 0056770215 |
| Book / Page | 5677 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000017304 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2499 S DUPONT BLVD # STE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-8222 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,723.00 (-0.35%) | $819,100 (-) Land $217,100 Building $602,000 |
| 2025 | $1,729.00 (-10.51%) | $819,100 (+943.44%) Land $217,100 Building $602,000 |
| 2023 | $1,932.00 | $78,500 Land $10,000 Building $68,500 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 68 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 in force |
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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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