116 W 3rd Street, Lewes, DE 19958 - Photo 1

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$1,295,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
3 Full Baths
2,201 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

You could own a piece of history! This home in the heart of historic Lewes features both retail space and a residential living area, as well as a rare connection to the past of the "First Town in the First State." Close to the downtown commercial district and both Lewes Beach and neighboring Rehoboth, this property is a true gem at the Delaware beaches. Today, this property features two commercial showrooms on the first level, as well as a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment above. The building was completely renovated in the 1980s and is just waiting today for the right owner to make the structure's history come to life. Originally the Lewes Firehouse & Lockup, this property oozes history and is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the city's past. Oh, if these walls could talk! While once the fire station and jail, the property has also served as the Lewes Town office, a school house, a Boy Scout Center and a meeting hall since its construction in the final years of the 19th century. The residential space is partially furnished and features a full kitchen, a dining area and a living room, with plenty of space for future additions and generated $30K in vacation rental income in 2022. The backyard area offers a rare chance in downtown Lewes to relax and enjoy a little peace and quiet with its shade and tranquility. Come and see for yourself by scheduling an appointment to view this historic First State property today. Why wait another day?

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 116 W 3rd St

General

Sold For: $1,295,000
Taxes: $1,940 (2021)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: DESU2024902
Added to Site: 944 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Other, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Interior Features: Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Store/Office, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer, Dryer - Electric, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1
Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Upper 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 2
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
Bedroom 1: Additional Bedroom, Upper 1

Other Rooms

Living Room: Living Room, Upper 1
Kitchen: Kitchen, Upper 1
Dining Room: Dining Room, Upper 1
Other Room 1: Other, Main

Exterior

Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks

Parking

Parking Features: Paved Parking
Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
County: Sussex
Development Name: None Available
Subdivision: None Available
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Driving Directions: From Savannah Rd., Turn onto W 3rd St., Destination will be on the left
Direction Faces: East
Location Details: Downtown
Historic District: Yes
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Cape Henlopen

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Zoned, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Oil

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Stick Built, Cedar
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Metal
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 2,201
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 2,201 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1897
Year Built Source: Estimated
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

Property View: Garden/Lawn, Street
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 44.00 x 122.00
Lot Features: Corner, Rear Yard
Zoning: TN
Lot Description: Corner, Rear Yard
Fencing (Description): Rear, Wood

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $636.07
Assessment Year: 2021
School Tax: $878
City/TownTax: $970
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $92
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $20,600
Tax Amount: $1,940
Tax Year: 2021
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Upstairs apartment furniture included, less personal items.
Lot Number: W/IMP

Listed by Compass, Dustin Oldfather and Compass, Martina McCrea
Sold by Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin, Ann Marie Germano

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Schools

Schools serving 116 W 3rd St

School District:Cape Henlopen School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Richard A. Shields Elementary School 910 Shields Ave, Lewes, DE 19958	PK-5	0.7 mi
Mariner Middle School 16391 Harbeson Rd, Milton, DE 19968	5-8	9.1 mi
Cape Henlopen High School 1250 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958	9-12	1.3 mi

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Price & Sales History for 116 W 3rd St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/06/2023

Sold

$1,295,000

-7.5%

MLS

7/05/2022

Listed

$1,400,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Beds
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Total Baths
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Beds
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Beds
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