Sussex County property record for 17217 Elm Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,842 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.785 acres (34,177 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,296 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-5.00-513.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-5.00-513.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,842 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,827 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,177 sqft (0.785 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 172 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 758 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 17217 ELM CT |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-9127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-2 |
| Legal Description | EDGEWATER ESTATES LOT 52 BLK J SEC 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWATER ESTATES |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 50808 |
17217 Elm Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17217 ELM CT, LEWES, DE 19958-9127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162184 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4497 / 256 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0039870014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 17217 ELM CT, LEWES, DE 19958-9127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0195270023 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19527/23 |
| Instrument | 20210000015382 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 17217 ELM CT, LEWES, DE 19958-9127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0176840184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17684/184 |
| Instrument | 20190000026922 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17217 Elm Ct was $1,296, down 0.5% 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 | $1,296.00 (-0.54%) | $31,300 (-) Land $5,000 Building $26,300 | $853,900 (-) Land $188,700 Building $665,200 |
| 2025 | $1,303.00 | $31,300 Land $5,000 Building $26,300 | $853,900 Land $188,700 Building $665,200 |
| 2023 | $1,393.00 | $31,300 Land $5,000 Building $26,300 | $76,900 Land $10,000 Building $66,900 |
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 17217 Elm Ct 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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 17217 Elm Ct, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no wildfire likelihood modeled here |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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