16521 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 16521 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Exempt (Full or Partial)
Details	3,040 sqft · built 2025
Lot Size	0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$803,568 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,540 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`335-8.00-1272.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`335-8.00-1272.00`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,040 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2025
Effective Year Built	Effective 2025
Lot Area	8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16521 E KEA WAY
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-4095
Property Category	Other
Property Type	Other > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	TOWER HILL LOT 82
Legal Subdivision	TOWER HILL
Legal Lot Number	82
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3008
Census Tract	50905

Owner

16521 E Kea Way is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16521 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 16, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 16, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 3, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20262020
Deed Book / Page	6442 / 177
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jan 16, 2026
Property Address	16521 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095
Document Number	0064420177
Book / Page	6442 / 177
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2026
Instrument	2026000002020
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 17, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2499 S DUPONT BLVDG, SMYRNA, DE 19977

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	16521 E KEA WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4095

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 16521 E Kea Way was $1,540, up 238.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,540.00 (+238.46%)	$732,400 (+239.39%) Land $215,800 Building $516,600
2025	$455.00 Additional exemption filed	$215,800 Land $215,800

Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16521 E Kea Way 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 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.

Wildfire

The area around 16521 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

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

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