Sussex County property record for 17753 Whaling Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,606 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $344,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,019 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-5.00-949.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-5.00-949.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 659 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,606 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Granary | 428 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 17753 WHALING CT |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-4654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | HENLOPEN LANDING LOT 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENLOPEN LANDING |
| Legal Lot Number | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 51011 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17753 WHALING CT, LEWES, DE 19958-4654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20167071 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4513 / 135 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0061180330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,019.00 (-0.39%) | $26,650 (-) Land $5,000 Building $21,650 | $484,500 (-) Land $146,300 Building $338,200 |
| 2025 | $1,023.00 (-22.03%) | $26,650 (-) Land $5,000 Building $21,650 | $484,500 (+809.01%) Land $146,300 Building $338,200 |
| 2023 | $1,312.00 | $26,650 Land $5,000 Building $21,650 | $53,300 Land $10,000 Building $43,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record median of 37 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 330 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, Mediacom Xtream, Verizon.
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