16853 Lancaster Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 16853 Lancaster Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size	0.292 acres (12,702 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$560,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$621 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`334-1.00-146.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`334-1.00-146.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,870 sqft Living Area
Flooring	Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2013
Effective Year Built	Effective 2013
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	12,702 sqft (0.292 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	28 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16853 LANCASTER RD
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-5445
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	MILL POND ACRES LOT H9
Legal Subdivision	MILL POND ACRES
Legal Lot Number	H9
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	MILTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2026
Census Tract	50808

Owner

16853 Lancaster Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.

Source: Sussex County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16853 LANCASTER RD, LEWES, DE 19958-5445
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 15, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202637669
Deed Book / Page	6589 / 280
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2026
Property Address	16853 LANCASTER RD, LEWES, DE 19958-5445
Document Number	0000037669
Book / Page	6589 / 280
Instrument Date	Sep 25, 2026
Instrument	202637669
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,262,400.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	16853 LANCASTER RD, LEWES, DE 19958-5445

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 16853 Lancaster Rd was $621, down 0.6% 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	$621.00 (-0.64%)	$23,700 (-) Land $2,500 Building $21,200	$491,600 (-) Land $141,200 Building $350,400
2025	$625.00	$23,700 Land $2,500 Building $21,200	$491,600 Land $141,200 Building $350,400
2023	$717.00	$23,700 Land $2,500 Building $21,200	$49,300 Land $5,000 Building $44,300

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 16853 Lancaster 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 28 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	28 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 16853 Lancaster 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 198 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