Brian Foraker
Foraker Realty Co.
(484) 779-1602
416 Total Sales
1 in Lewes
$161,000 Price
About Lewes, DE
As the first town in the first state in the US, Lewes, Delaware, has a claim to fame. But its housing market, devoid of any personal property tax or estate tax and claiming the rank of the third lowest real estate tax in the country, also puts Lewes in a very unique and attractive position to home buyers. The townhomes and elegant estates of this tiny town sit side by side in its four square mile area. Seniors, especially, will appreciate the one-third reduction in property tax that Lewes offers.
Families will be interested to know that the Cape Henlopen School District serves Lewes, offering access to several elementary, middle, and high schools with opportunities to attend two colleges in the city, as well. Because it’s within a 200 mile drive of major areas like Washington, D.C., New York, and Baltimore, residents are not limited by the town’s cozy size. Several buses and a railway make public transportation easy, and many tourists visit Lewes for summertime fun at the beach for a quiet vacation or weekend escape. Lewes is within a short drive of the nation’s capital.
With a population that hovers under 3,000, you might not expect that Lewes is one of the main cities in the very rapidly expanding Cape region of Delaware. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, and walking are some of the activities that can be enjoyed along the coast, though there are also numerous golf courses nearby for those who enjoy the game. Lewes adjoins Cape Henlopen State Park and is a mere two miles from the coastal waters and beach of the Atlantic. Recommended to be one of the top places to retire, Lewes’ senior citizens enjoy not only the tax breaks but the 150 outlet mall shops, the twenty-five miles of trails nearby, and the quality medical care that is located in the town itself.
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Lewes by the Numbers
5,210
Population
$670K
Average Housing Value
63
Average Days on Market
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$617,472
Median Single Family Price
$650,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Months Of Supply
5
Demographics and Finance
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Median Household Income
$88K
Higher than National Average
$71K
% Owners
78%
Higher than National Average
63%
College Graduates
59%
Higher than National Average
34%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48″
Average Winter Low
26°F
Average Summer High
87°F
Annual Snowfall
4″
Average Home Value
Top Schools in Lewes, DE
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Love Creek Elementary School
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#2 Lewes Elementary School
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#3 Milton Elementary School
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#4 H.O. Brittingham Elementary School
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#5 Sussex Consortium
Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Beacon Middle School
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#2 Mariner Middle School
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#3 Sussex Consortium
Best Public High Schools
#1 Cape Henlopen High School
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#2 Sussex Consortium
Agents Specializing in this Area
Agent Spotlight
Jennifer SmithJennifer Smith is a preferred choice as your personal real estate advisor, among buyers and sellers alike. Born in Annapolis, MD, she grew up on the South River and Chesapeake Bay. Almost two decades ago Jennifer relocated to live and work at the beach, in Ocean City, Maryland and the Delaware beaches. This is where she spent years creating a custom and personalized experience for her clientele, which at that time was in the beauty and spa industry . This unmatched customer experience that she became known for, has evolved into her niche real estate business. As those who know her would describe her, loyal, dedicated and genuine, Jennifer always has the consumer's best interest at heart. She has a sharp eye and exquisite taste for real estate, staging, and style. But this self made professional's personalized touch to every client's experience is what sets Jennifer apart from other agents.
Jennifer is a member of NAR and holds real estate designations such as Seller Representative Specialist, Resort & Second Home-Property Specialist, and Accredited Buyer Representative.
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Jennifer is a member of NAR and holds real estate designations such as Seller Representative Specialist, Resort & Second Home-Property Specialist, and Accredited Buyer Representative.
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Brian Foraker
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Kelly Turner
Kelly Turner
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(302) 663-7736
142 Total Sales
14 in Lewes
$55K - $630K Price Range
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Rich Meadows III
Rich Meadows III
Compass
(240) 549-5718
37 Total Sales
1 in Lewes
$459,980 Price
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Bobby Carter
Bobby Carter
Responds QuicklyCrown Homes Real Estate
(302) 216-4178
95 Total Sales
1 in Lewes
$485,000 Price
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Jemimah Chuks
Jemimah Chuks
EXP Realty, LLC
(302) 240-3321
283 Total Sales
1 in Lewes
$444,000 Price
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Rebecca Turner
Rebecca Turner
Responds QuicklyNorthrop Realty
(302) 253-7550
55 Total Sales
2 in Lewes
$53K - $365K Price Range
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