16503 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 16503 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 6 ba · 2,684 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$894,860 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$1,723 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN335-8.00-1278.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN335-8.00-1278.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,684 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address16503 E KEA WAY
CityLEWES
StateDE
Zip19958-4095
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR-1
Legal DescriptionTOWER HILL LOT 88
Legal SubdivisionTOWER HILL
Legal Lot Number88
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract50905

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 4, 2026Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 4, 2023Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 6, 2022Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 4, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 4, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 6, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023309
Deed Book / Page5835 / 169
Last Transfer DateMay 4, 2026
Transfer Doc0000016618
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMay 4, 2026
Property Address16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095
Document Number0000016618
Book / Page6499 / 268
Instrument DateMay 4, 2026
Instrument202616618
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address27 W BETTLEWOOD AVE, OAKLYN, NJ 08107-1421

January 2023: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJan 4, 2023
Property Address16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095
Document Number0058350169
Book / Page5835 / 169
Instrument DateDec 29, 2022
Instrument2023000000309
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2499 S DUPONT BLVDG, SMYRNA, DE 19977

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095

Mortgage

Document Number2023000000310
DateJan 4, 2023
Instrument2023000000310
Lender
NameK HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2053

April 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateApr 6, 2022
Property Address16503 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095
Document Number0056770215
Book / Page5677 / 215
Instrument DateApr 4, 2022
Instrument20220000017304
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2499 S DUPONT BLVD # STE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-8222
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 68 policies
Nearby Flood Policies68 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

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