Sussex County property record for 23434 James Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,293 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.474 acres (20,626 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,133 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-18.00-603.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-18.00-603.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,178 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,626 sqft (0.474 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 239 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 597 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 23434 JAMES CT |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3366 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | BAY FRONT LOT 166 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY FRONT |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 166 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 51014 |
23434 James Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2015.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23434 JAMES CT, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201424534 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4294 / 257 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0043610291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 23434 JAMES CT, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0187300284 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18730/284 |
| Instrument | 20200000038978 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23434 James Ct was $1,133, 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 | $1,133.00 (-0.53%) | $66,700 (-) Land $8,800 Building $57,900 | $776,300 (-) Land $312,400 Building $463,900 |
| 2025 | $1,139.00 | $66,700 Land $8,800 Building $57,900 | $776,300 Land $312,400 Building $463,900 |
| 2023 | $2,784.00 | $66,700 Land $8,800 Building $57,900 | $133,400 Land $17,600 Building $115,800 |
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 23434 James Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 98 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 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 23434 James Ct is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 90% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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