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Sold for $972,000
    • $972,000

    118 Madison Ave, Lewes, DE 19958

    3beds
    1,950sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1898
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $984,300 Zestimate®
    $498/sqft
    $2,917 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $984,300

    $935,000 - $1.03M

    $2,917/mo

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    What's special

    TIMELESS BEAUTY meets modern living in downtown Lewes! Originally built in 1900 and renovated with a new kitchen, sunroom , & primary suite bathroom, this classic Victorian offers the perfect blend of historic character and contemporary comfort. Step inside to discover hardwood and tile flooring throughout, a cozy living room featuring built-ins and an electric fireplace, a formal dining room, and a sunlit eat-in kitchen with an adjacent sunroom. The rare first-floor owner’s suite boasts exposed beams, an en suite bath, and direct access to the beautifully landscaped grounds. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms plus a home office, along with a fully floored third-floor attic for extensive storage. Outdoor living shines with a front screened porch, a private, fenced-in hardscaped courtyard, a detached storage shed, and a classic coastal outdoor shower. Enjoy an unbeatable location within walking or biking distance to 2nd Street dining, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market, and the beach. Ideal as a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or lucrative vacation rental!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lee Ann Wilkinson 302-645-6664,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty,

    Listing Team: The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group

    Bought with:

    Lee Ann Wilkinson, RA-0002064

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2116758MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Other, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Upper
    Other
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Upper
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile, Skylight(s)
    • Level: Upper
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Skylight(s)
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features
    • Level: Main
    Office
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Upper
    Other
    • Features: Attic - Finished, Attic - Floored, Flooring - Carpet
    • Level: Upper
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned, Ductless, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
    • Doors: Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s), Skylight(s), Window Treatments
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Electric
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,950
    • Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,950
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Driveway, On Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two and One Half
    • Stories: 2.5
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
    • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Extensive Hardscape
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Full
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden, Street
    Lot
    • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 41.00 x 111.00
    • Features: Rear Yard
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
    • Parcel number: 33508.1269.03
    • Zoning: TN
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stick Built, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1898

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: None Available
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Lewes

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $498/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $685,200
    • Annual tax amount: $2,029
    • Date on market: 7/31/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/9/2026Sold$972,000-2.3%$498/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2116758 Report a problem
    9/11/2026Pending sale$995,000$510/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2116758 Report a problem
    8/8/2026Contingent$995,000$510/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2116758 Report a problem
    7/31/2026Listed for sale$995,000+20.6%$510/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2116758 Report a problem
    9/8/2023Sold$825,000+61.8%$423/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2047906 Report a problem
    11/24/2014Sold$510,000+36%$262/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    2/15/2012Sold$375,000$192/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,447 +141.6%$342,600 +2719.8%
    2024$599 +0.1%$12,150
    2023$598 +3.6%$12,150
    2022$577 +0.9%$12,150
    2021$572 +0.3%$12,150
    2020$570 $12,150
    2019$570 -0.1%$12,150
    2018$571 +7.1%$12,150
    2017$534 +9.9%$12,150
    2016$485 +0.1%$12,150 -4.3%
    2015$485 +0.7%$12,700
    2014$481 +2.9%$12,700
    2013$468 +0.4%$12,700
    2012$466 +11.9%$12,700
    2011$416 $12,700
    2010$416 -3%$12,700
    2009$429 $12,700
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    Neighborhood: 19958

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    • District: Cape Henlopen

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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