Sussex County property record for 23435 James Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 6 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.475 acres (20,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $883,568 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,357 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer Dec 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 234-18.00-600.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-18.00-600.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 19 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,712 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,431 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,700 sqft (0.475 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 229 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 587 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 408 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 23435 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 163 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY FRONT |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 51014 |
23435 James Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2019.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23435 JAMES CT, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201747433 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4815 / 265 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0050600229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 23435 JAMES CT, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Document Number | 0050600229 |
| Book / Page | 005060 / 000229 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 23435 JAMES CT LEWES DE 199583366, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 23435 JAMES CT, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Document Number | 0048150265 |
| Book / Page | 4815 / 265 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000000047433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 431 PRIMROSE DR, UPPER GWYNEDD, PA 19446-5690 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 23435 JAMES CT, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Document Number | 0047540160 |
| Book / Page | 004754 / 000160 |
| Instrument | 30811 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 20184 PHILLIPS ST REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199718049, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-8049 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23435 James Ct was $1,357, 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 | $1,357.00 (-0.51%) | $8,200 (-) Land $8,200 | $882,700 (-) Land $312,700 Building $570,000 |
| 2025 | $1,364.00 | $8,200 Land $8,200 | $882,700 Land $312,700 Building $570,000 |
| 2023 | $1,807.00 | $8,200 Land $8,200 | $93,700 Land $16,400 Building $77,300 |
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 23435 James Ct in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 23435 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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