Sussex County property record for 17541 Shady Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.755 acres (32,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,000 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-6.00-523.01 |
| Primary APN | 334-6.00-523.01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,508 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 32,892 sqft (0.755 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 299 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 17541 SHADY RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-6237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | SE/RT 276 600' S/RT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 51011 |
17541 Shady Rd is owned by a company that bought it in May 2003.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 BREAKWATER ST, LEWES, DE 19958-1921 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2963 / 150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17541 Shady Rd was $1,000, 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 | $1,000.00 (-0.4%) | $20,500 (-) Land $3,000 Building $17,500 | $475,400 (-) Land $143,300 Building $332,100 |
| 2025 | $1,004.00 | $20,500 Land $3,000 Building $17,500 | $475,400 Land $143,300 Building $332,100 |
| 2023 | $1,009.00 | $20,500 Land $3,000 Building $17,500 | $41,000 Land $6,000 Building $35,000 |
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 17541 Shady 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 | 7 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 17541 Shady 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: 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 71 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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