16656 New Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 16656 New Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 ba · 2,548 sqft · built 2023
Lot Size	0.758 acres (33,001 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,369,700 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,697 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Reverse Mortgage Jul 2026 Reverse Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`335-7.00-6.14`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`335-7.00-6.14`

Interior

Full Baths	7 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,548 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,088 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,088 sqft
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2023
Effective Year Built	Effective 2023
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	33,001 sqft (0.758 acres)
Lot Dimensions	220 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Garage Area	810 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16656 NEW RD
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-4261
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	RD PILOTTOWN TO NASSAU LOT 14
Legal Subdivision	TOWN LEWES
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3022
Census Tract	50905

Owner

16656 New Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 30, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
Jul 30, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE
May 6, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FULTON BANK
Mar 24, 2023	Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 24, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 24, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20239927
Deed Book / Page	5876 / 172
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2026
Property Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261
Document Number	0000029130
Book / Page	24215 / 275
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2026
Instrument	202629130
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 7, 2026
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029130,
Date	Jul 30, 2026
Book Page	24215/275
Instrument	202629130

Lender

Name	FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	939 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2104

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.49%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2026
Property Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261
Document Number	0000029129
Book / Page	24215 / 262
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2026
Instrument	202629129
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 7, 2026
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029129,
Date	Jul 30, 2026
Book Page	24215/262
Instrument	202629129

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	939 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2104

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.49%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	May 6, 2026
Property Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261
Document Number	0000016942
Book / Page	24007 / 139
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2026
Instrument	202616942
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261

Mortgage

Document Number	0000016942,
Date	May 6, 2026
Book Page	24007/139
Instrument	202616942

Lender

Name	FULTON BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.11%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2023
Property Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261
Document Number	0058760172
Book / Page	5876 / 172
Map Reference	MB 344 PG 83
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2023
Instrument	2023000009927
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20184 PHILLIPS ST, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-8049

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16656 NEW RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4261

Mortgage

Document Number	2023000009928
Date	Mar 24, 2023
Instrument	2023000009928

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 16656 New Rd was $2,697, down 0.4% 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 Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,697.00 (-0.41%)	$2,500 (-) Land $2,500	$1,282,200 (-) Land $318,300 Building $963,900
2025	$2,708.00	$2,500 Land $2,500	$1,282,200 Land $318,300 Building $963,900
2023	$2,821.00	$2,500 Land $2,500	$114,600 Land $5,000 Building $109,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16656 New Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 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

Wildfire risk around 16656 New Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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