$1,695,000
UNDER CONTRACT

228 2nd St Lewes, DE 19958

Estimated payment $9,336/month

Total Views 29,177
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,785 Sq Ft
$609 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Lewes Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1-minute walk to First State National Historical Park

About This Home

TAKE CENTER STAGE! Quintessential Lewes Living in the very heart of town, puts you front and center to Historic Lewes life & all that it has to offer. Enjoy modern, comfortable living with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, and off street parking. Features include formal living & dining rooms, huge, open, gourmet kitchen, bright sunroom, 2 gas fireplaces, and more. You will enjoy the private, fully fenced back yard with extensive hardscaping, mature trees, and beautiful landscaping. Stroll down the street to the best dining and shopping in town, or bike to the beach! This unbeatable central location grants easy access to everything; truly a jewel in town. Step right up and make beautiful home yours!

Listing Agent

Lee Ann Wilkinson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #RA-0002064 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,466 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 37.00 x 121.00
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned TN

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,785 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Garden Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 335-08.07-292.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,426

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: TAKE CENTER STAGE! Quintessential Lewes Living in the very heart of town, puts you front and center to Historic Lewes life & all that it has to offer. Enjoy modern, comfortable living with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, and off street parking. Features include formal living & dining rooms, huge, open, gourmet kitchen, bright sunroom, 2 gas fireplaces, and more. You will enjoy the private, fully fenced back yard with extensive hardscaping, mature trees, and beautiful landscaping. Stroll down the street to the best dining and shopping in town, or bike to the beach! This unbeatable central location grants easy access to everything; truly a jewel in town. Step right up and make beautiful home yours!
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Full Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 2785
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2785
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 608.62
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2785
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 228

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Hardiplank Type
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Street, Garden/Lawn
  • 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: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Lot Features: Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 37.00 x 121.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4466.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 585.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1426.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 335-08.07-292.00
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1075
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $643 $12,400 $2,100 $10,300
2023 $643 $12,400 $2,100 $10,300
2022 $620 $12,400 $2,100 $10,300
2021 $615 $12,400 $2,100 $10,300
2020 $613 $12,400 $2,100 $10,300
2019 $614 $12,400 $2,100 $10,300
2018 $0 $12,400 $0 $0
2017 $521 $12,400 $0 $0
2016 $495 $12,400 $0 $0
2015 $285 $12,400 $0 $0
2014 $279 $12,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $1,695,000 -8.4% $609 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $1,850,000 +118.9% $664 / Sq Ft
09/22/2015 09/22/15 Sold $845,000 -0.6% $445 / Sq Ft
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2015 08/28/15 For Sale $850,000 -- $447 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $399,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2081334

Bright MLS

APN: 335-08.07-292.00