NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12 N Washington Ave Lewes, DE 19958

Estimated Value: $403,187 - $1,899,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,280 Sq Ft
$424/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2023

Last sale price $1,650,000 $503 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,684/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Lewes Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of May 2023

Motivated sellers - $ 150,000 price reduction. Estate sale - bring all reasonable offers. If you are looking to own a beautiful, Lewes beach house that is steps from the beach and bay, this one's for you. This home was custom built in 2007 and its clear the architect was purposeful in the design. Some recent improvements include painting throughout (2023), new roof (2021) , Geothermal maintenance (2023) with new thermostats and elevator maintenance (2023). The roof has a transferrable warranty and flood insurance policy is also transferrable. The oversized garage will easily fit two cars and a golf cart! Enjoy sun drenched rooms throughout and an elevator for easy access and convenience when unloading groceries or beach supplies and it is also wheelchair accessible. The main floor is great for entertaining indoors and out and can accommodate large groups of people while enjoying water views. You will also find two bedroom suites on the main living floor as well as an expansive kitchen complete with breakfast bar, great room and dining area. If you prefer to be outside with a view of the water, step up to the upper floor and take in the views from the master suite. The upper floor also offers a rooftop deck and an expansive room that could be used as a home office, nursery, media room or home gym. If you like convenience, you will be able to easily get to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape Henlopen State Park, downtown shops and restaurants and of course, walk or ride your bike to the Dairy Queen! Other local amenities you will enjoy from this locale are boating, fishing and water sports, bird watching, tax-free shopping, Rehoboth Beach outlets, water parks and more. This house is priced below the recently completed (January 2023) appraisal of $ 1.975M that was done for the estate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Lee

BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville License #RS-0023453 Listed on: 03/14/2023

BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Ryan

Jack Lingo - Rehoboth License #RS-0019497

Jack Lingo - Rehoboth

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,348

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 144.00
  • Land Lease expires in 24 years
  • Property is zoned TN

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 8 Parking Spaces
  • 8 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Flood Risk

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lewes Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Assessor Parcel Number 335-04.14-22.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,348

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Accessibility Features: Elevator
  • Ownership: Land Lease
  • Exclusions: Blue bar cart in bedroom, dining room buffet, glass table and faux plants, painting behind glass table, picture frames on walls, decor on shelves, two Adirondack chairs on deck
  • Inclusions: Seller wants to convey all furniture/furnishings with sale of unit apart from exclusions.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2023-03-16
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Foundation Details: Pilings
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 3280
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3280
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 533.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3280
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 12

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane, Tankless
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: CAPE HENLOPEN
  • School District Key: 300200396895
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Amt Freq: Unknown
  • Land Lease Years Remaining: 24
  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 144.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2524.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4348.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 335-04.14-22.00
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 77
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 05/08/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1996
Bought by
Cecil Richard C Ruth E Cecil
Current Estimated Value
$1,391,547
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cecil Richard C Ruth E Cecil -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cecil Ryan C $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2023 05/08/23 Sold $1,650,000 -5.7% $503 / Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Price Changed $1,750,000 -7.8% $534 / Sq Ft
03/14/2023 03/14/23 For Sale $1,899,000 -- $579 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,402 $28,450 $7,000 $21,450
2023 $1,401 $28,450 $7,000 $21,450
2022 $1,352 $28,450 $7,000 $21,450
2021 $1,340 $28,450 $7,000 $21,450
2020 $1,336 $28,450 $7,000 $21,450
2019 $1,338 $28,450 $7,000 $21,450
2018 $1,249 $28,450 $0 $0
2017 $1,196 $28,450 $0 $0
2016 $1,136 $28,450 $0 $0
2015 $1,086 $28,450 $0 $0
2014 $1,078 $28,450 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2036932

Bright MLS

APN: 335-04.14-78.00