Sussex County property record for 17232 Chatham St, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,430 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,196 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-12.00-277.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-12.00-277.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,688 sqft |
| Basement Area | 36 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 36 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,430 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Granary | 484 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 17232 CHATHAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-7230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE VILLAGES OF FIVE POINTS TOWN CENTER WEST LOT 41 PHASE 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGES OF FIVE POINTS |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
17232 Chatham St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1004 FAIRWAY DR NE, VIENNA, VA 22180-3634 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201639191 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4619 / 301 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0042350324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17232 Chatham St was $1,196, down 0.3% 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 | $1,196.00 (-0.33%) | $36,700 (-) Land $2,000 Building $34,700 | $568,500 (-) Land $169,700 Building $398,800 |
| 2025 | $1,200.00 | $36,700 Land $2,000 Building $34,700 | $568,500 Land $169,700 Building $398,800 |
| 2023 | $1,807.00 | $36,700 Land $2,000 Building $34,700 | $73,400 Land $4,000 Building $69,400 |
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 17232 Chatham St 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 | 9 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.
The area around 17232 Chatham St has no burnable land within ember reach, 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 burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 22 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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