Sussex County property record for 23438 James Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.586 acres (25,535 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,531,002 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,011 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-18.00-602.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-18.00-602.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,972 sqft Living Area |
| 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 | 25,535 sqft (0.586 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 330 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 341 sqft |
| Milk House | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 23438 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 165 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY FRONT |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 165 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 51014 |
23438 James Ct is held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 PHEASANT RUN DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19810-3322 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FARMERS BANK & TRUST |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202415021 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6096 / 52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 23438 JAMES CT, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0196970295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19697/295 |
| Instrument | 20210000023465 |
| Name | FARMERS BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 23438 JAMES CT, LEWES, DE 19958-3366 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0179070330 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17907/330 |
| Instrument | 20190000040965 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2029 |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23438 James Ct was $2,011, 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 | $2,011.00 (-0.4%) | $52,500 (-) Land $6,000 Building $46,500 | $956,000 (-) Land $333,400 Building $622,600 |
| 2025 | $2,019.00 | $52,500 Land $6,000 Building $46,500 | $956,000 Land $333,400 Building $622,600 |
| 2023 | $2,085.00 | $52,500 Land $6,000 Building $46,500 | $105,000 Land $12,000 Building $93,000 |
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 23438 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 23438 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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