Sussex County property record for 16509 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,788 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,152 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-1275.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-1275.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,788 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,725 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,725 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| 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 | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 16509 E KEA WAY |
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| 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 85 |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
16509 E Kea Way is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16509 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16509 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095 |
| Document Number | 0057850261 |
| Book / Page | 5785 / 261 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000045707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 16509 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095 |
| Document Number | 220000045708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220000045708 |
| Name | K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0213570195 |
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| Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21357/195 |
| Instrument | 20220000045716 |
| Name | NEXTMARK FCU |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 16509 E Kea Way was $2,152, down 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,152.00 (-0.37%) | $1,022,900 (-) Land $222,200 Building $800,700 |
| 2025 | $2,160.00 | $1,022,900 Land $222,200 Building $800,700 |
| 2023 | $2,243.00 | $91,100 Land $10,000 Building $81,100 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16509 E Kea Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
The area around 16509 E Kea Way 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: 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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