$1,450,000
SOLD MAR 10, 2025

17455 Venables Dr Lewes, DE 19958

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,728 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$307 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Lewes Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of March 2025

COASTAL LIVING AT ITS BEST! Masterfully crafted & impeccably appointed, this amazing Senators home delivers on all fronts. Featuring a gorgeous and spacious open floor plan accentuated with hardwood floors, a brand new custom kitchen with huge quartz island & custom tile. Expansive windows in all living areas bring in the natural light and overlook the protected wooded backdrop. More highlights: a luxurious first floor primary bedroom with completely updated bathroom, including a zero-entry shower and his & her walk-in closets, 3 bedrooms on the second floor, full finished basement with 5th bedroom and full bath. The large screened porch & custom patio with a built-in fireplace, make entertaining a joy. All with easy access to the scenic Junction-Breakwater Trail, Downtown Lewes, and the beach! Community includes an impressive clubhouse, fitness center, and pool. This is a must-see home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Ann Wilkinson

(302) 278-6726 leeann@leeanngroup.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #RA-0002064 Listed on: 10/11/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Williams

(302) 893-4503 emily@donwilliamsgroup.com Keller Williams Realty License #RS-0020724

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,169

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 76.00 x 120.00
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is zoned MR

HOA Fees

  • $182 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 213
  • Assessor Parcel Number 335-12.00-735.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management, pool(s), reserve funds, road maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • Senators Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,169

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$182 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Total Sq Ft: 4728
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4728
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 437.78
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3417
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1311
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1311
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 545.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Club House, Common Grounds, Fitness Center, Jog/Walk Path, Meeting Room, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Green Power: Pv Solar Array(s) Owned

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Backs To Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 76.00 x 120.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Deck(s), Porch(es), Balcony
  • Zoning: MR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2883.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3169.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 335-12.00-735.00
  • Tax Lot: 213
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2024
Closed on
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Tengowski John and Bernardini Tara R
Bought by
Eastwood Edwin C and Eastwood Claude D
Seller's Agent
Lee Ann Wilkinson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily Williams
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,495,900
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,900
-3.07%
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
$1,471,545

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,545
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2023
Closed on
Jun 21, 2023
Sold by
Gerken Karen M
Bought by
Tengowski John and Bernardini Tara R
Seller's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
Buyer's Agent
Lee Ann Wilkinson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
List Price
$1,212,500
Sold Price
$1,212,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.96%
Original Mortgage
$812,500
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2016
Sold by
Schell Brothers Llc
Bought by
Gerken Karen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2016
Sold by
Schell Brothers Llc
Bought by
Gerken Karen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2016
Sold by
Senators Lewes Lp
Bought by
Schell Brothers Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,648
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,450,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $1,212,500 None Listed On Document
Deed $947,800 None Available
Deed $947,800 None Available
Deed $150,648 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $812,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,648 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $1,450,000 -3.1% $307 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Off Market $1,495,900 -- --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $1,495,900 0.0% $316 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Off Market $1,495,900 -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $1,495,900 +23.4% $316 / Sq Ft
07/05/2023 07/05/23 For Sale $1,212,500 0.0% $404 / Sq Ft
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Sold $1,212,500 -- $404 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/09/2023 03/09/23 Pending -- -- --
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
2025 $2,100 $64,350 $9,000 $55,350
2024 $3,172 $64,350 $9,000 $55,350
2023 $3,169 $64,350 $9,000 $55,350
2022 $3,058 $64,350 $9,000 $55,350
2021 $3,030 $64,350 $9,000 $55,350
2020 $3,021 $64,350 $9,000 $55,350
2019 $3,026 $64,350 $9,000 $55,350
2018 $2,826 $64,350 $0 $0
2017 $2,706 $64,350 $0 $0
2016 $360 $9,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2058748

Bright MLS

APN: 335-12.00-735.00