Sussex County property record for 17116 Sweetbriar Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,504 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $717 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-27.00-19.08 |
| Primary APN | 235-27.00-19.08 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 17116 SWEETBRIAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-4023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | SW/RT 261 2630'SE/RT 258 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 50806 |
17116 Sweetbriar Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 1997.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17116 SWEETBRIAR RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3188 / 7 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17116 Sweetbriar Rd was $717, down 0.4% 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 | $717.00 (-0.42%) | $11,550 (-) Land $2,250 Building $9,300 | $341,100 (-) Land $163,700 Building $177,400 |
| 2025 | $720.00 | $11,550 Land $2,250 Building $9,300 | $341,100 Land $163,700 Building $177,400 |
| 2023 | $568.00 | $11,550 Land $2,250 Building $9,300 | $23,100 Land $4,500 Building $18,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17116 Sweetbriar 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 17116 Sweetbriar Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 65 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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