16860 Lancaster Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 16860 Lancaster Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1,664 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.358 acres (15,599 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$449,500 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$813 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`334-1.00-142.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`334-1.00-142.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,664 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Lot Area	15,599 sqft (0.358 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 120 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16860 LANCASTER RD
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-5444
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	MILL POND ACRES LOT J13
Legal Subdivision	MILL POND ACRES
Legal Lot Number	J13
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	MILTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2025
Census Tract	50808

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	16860 LANCASTER RD, LEWES, DE 19958-5444
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 6, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202238158
Deed Book / Page	5755 / 252
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2022
Property Address	16860 LANCASTER RD, LEWES, DE 19958-5444
Document Number	0057550252
Book / Page	5755 / 252
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2022
Instrument	20220000038158
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	16860 LANCASTER RD, LEWES, DE 19958-5444

Mortgage

Document Number	0212500031
Date	Aug 15, 2022
Book Page	21250/31
Instrument	20220000038159

Lender

Name	NFM LENDING
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$813.00 (-0.37%)	$29,900 (-) Land $4,000 Building $25,900	$386,700 (-) Land $150,200 Building $236,500
2025	$816.00 (-44.57%)	$29,900 (-) Land $4,000 Building $25,900	$386,700 (+546.66%) Land $150,200 Building $236,500
2023	$1,472.00	$29,900 Land $4,000 Building $25,900	$59,800 Land $8,000 Building $51,800

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

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record 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

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