Sussex County property record for 16838 Orchards Way, Milton, DE 19968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,106 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.418 acres (18,221 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $959 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-22.00-228.00 |
| Primary APN | 235-22.00-228.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,106 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,221 sqft (0.418 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 112 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16838 ORCHARDS WAY |
|---|---|
| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19968-3417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-2 |
| Legal Description | OVERBROOK SHORES LOT 64 SEC C |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERBROOK SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 50807 |
16838 Orchards Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16838 ORCHARDS WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-3417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202429830 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6158 / 130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16838 ORCHARDS WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-3417 |
| Document Number | 0058470046 |
| Book / Page | 5847 / 46 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 64 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000003152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $112.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3359 CLARA CT, THE VILLAGES, FL 32163-0519 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16838 ORCHARDS WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-3417 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16838 ORCHARDS WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-3417 |
| Document Number | 0183350063 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16838 ORCHARDS WAY MILTON DE 199683417, MILTON, DE 19968-3417 |
| Document Number | 0183350063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018335/000063 |
| Instrument | 17271 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2050 |
| Rate | 5% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16838 ORCHARDS WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-3417 |
| Document Number | 0175020025 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16838 ORCHARDS WAY MILTON DE 199683417, MILTON, DE 19968-3417 |
| Document Number | 0175020025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017502/000025 |
| Instrument | 14413 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16838 Orchards Way was $959, down 0.3% 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 | $959.00 (-0.31%) | $27,000 (-) Land $2,500 Building $24,500 | $455,900 (-) Land $102,500 Building $353,400 |
| 2025 | $962.00 | $27,000 Land $2,500 Building $24,500 | $455,900 Land $102,500 Building $353,400 |
| 2023 | $1,329.00 | $27,000 Land $2,500 Building $24,500 | $54,000 Land $5,000 Building $49,000 |
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 16838 Orchards Way 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 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 risk around 16838 Orchards Way 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 398 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 |
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