16944 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 16944 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1,090 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,002 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$179,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$764 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Apr 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN335-12.06-22.01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN335-12.06-22.01

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,090 sqft Living Area
Basement Area768 sqft
Unfinished Basement768 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area8,002 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 80 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address16944 2ND ST
CityLEWES
StateDE
Zip19958-3021
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR-1
Legal DescriptionNW/SECOND ST
Legal SubdivisionLEWES
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1035
Census Tract50904

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address16944 2ND ST, LEWES, DE 19958-3021
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Apr 4, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Mar 3, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 8, 2011
Deed Document Number20178496
Deed Book / Page4673 / 228
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address16944 2ND ST, LEWES, DE 19958-3021
Document Number0186990267
Instrument DateAug 10, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address16944 2ND ST LEWES DE 199583021, LEWES, DE 19958-3021

Mortgage

Document Number0186990267
DateAug 20, 2020
Book Page018699/000267
Instrument37390
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 19, 2035

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address16944 2ND ST, LEWES, DE 19958-3021
Document Number0168370173
Instrument DateApr 4, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address16944 2ND ST LEWES DE 199583021, LEWES, DE 19958-3021

Mortgage

Document Number0168370173
DateApr 11, 2018
Book Page016837/000173
Instrument12642
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 10, 2048

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMar 3, 2017
Property Address16944 2ND ST, LEWES, DE 19958-3021
Document Number0046730228
Book / Page004673 / 000228
Instrument DateMar 1, 2017
Instrument8496
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$537.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16944 2ND ST LEWES DE 199583021, LEWES, DE 19958-3021

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$764.00 (-0.39%)$9,200 (-) Land $4,000 Building $5,200$363,400 (-) Land $126,700 Building $236,700
2025$767.00 (+15.51%)$9,200 (-) Land $4,000 Building $5,200$363,400 (+1,245.93%) Land $126,700 Building $236,700
2023$664.00$9,200 Land $4,000 Building $5,200$27,000 Land $8,000 Building $19,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 35 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies35 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead22 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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