Sussex County property record for 16618 Shoal Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 678 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,698 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $516,888 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $708 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-793.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-793.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 678 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,698 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 494 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16618 SHOAL RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-7006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BREAKWATER LOT 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREAKWATER |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
16618 Shoal Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16618 SHOAL RD, LEWES, DE 19958-7006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201246694 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4075 / 171 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0040560317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16618 Shoal Rd was $708, down 0.7% 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 Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $708.00 (-0.7%) | $38,600 (-) Land $9,000 Building $29,600 | $560,600 (-) Land $230,100 Building $330,500 |
| 2025 | $713.00 | $38,600 Land $9,000 Building $29,600 | $560,600 Land $230,100 Building $330,500 |
| 2023 | $1,400.00 | $38,600 Land $9,000 Building $29,600 | $77,200 Land $18,000 Building $59,200 |
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 16618 Shoal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 65 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 65 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1992–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 risk around 16618 Shoal Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 22 ppb (2026) 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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber.
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