UNRIVALED SPACE & STYLE IN DOWNTOWN LEWES! Experience the quintessential coastal lifestyle in this sprawling, meticulously maintained residence situated just steps from the vibrant boutiques and award-winning dining of 2nd Street. Boasting over 4,000 square feet of finished living space, this home perfectly balances historic charm with modern luxury. The heart of the home is a chef-inspired kitchen, complete with a social island, premium granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, all flowing seamlessly into bright, airy living spaces featuring warm hardwood flooring and a tranquil coastal palette. Designed for ultimate comfort and longevity, this home features recent interior refreshments, including brand-new carpeting and stylish new flooring in two of the upstairs bed and baths. The versatile floor plan offers five spacious bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, highlighted by convenient primary suites on both the first and second levels. The expansive finished basement provides a dedicated recreation room along with an additional bedroom and bath - an ideal retreat for guests or a home gym - while the walk-up floored attic offers easy access and plenty of room for storage. Rare for downtown, this property features an oversized driveway and an attached two-car garage, providing ample off-street parking. Start your mornings on the iconic wrap-around porch or take a short bike ride to the beautiful beaches of Cape Henlopen State Park. Whether you are seeking a premier primary residence, a high-end coastal getaway, or a lucrative investment opportunity, this exceptionally accommodating property allows you to embrace the very best of life in Lewes!
Sold for $1,150,000
$1,150,000
118 Schley Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
5beds
4,185sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,964 Square Feet Lot
$1,149,500 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$2,792 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,149,500
$1.09M - $1.21M
$2,792/mo
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Social islandBrand-new carpetingTranquil coastal paletteExpansive finished basementStainless steel appliancesPremium granite countertopsWarm hardwood flooring
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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:
Kathy Pennington, RS270786
RE/MAX Elite
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2109990
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Utility Room, Attic, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Engineered Wood
- Level: Main
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Vinyl, Soaking Tub
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Attic - Floored, Attic - Walk-Up
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Basement - Finished, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Engineered Wood
- Level: Main
Den
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Flooring - Engineered Wood, Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Sitting room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Zoned, Oil, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Country, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Traditional, Walk-In Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Partial,Improved,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,999
- Total interior livable area: 4,185 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,250
- Finished area below ground: 935
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Porch, Wrap Around
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Partial,Vinyl,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Street
- Waterfront features: Canal
Lot
- Size: 8,964 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59.60 x 149.95 x 50.00 x 149.84
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 33508.08132.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stick Built, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2018
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: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $969,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,010
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $1,150,000-4.2%$275/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2109990 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Pending sale | $1,199,900$287/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2109990 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,199,900$287/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2109990 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,900$287/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2109990 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,199,900$287/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2084136 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $1,199,900-4.8%$287/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2084136 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,259,900-3.1%$301/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2084136 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2024 | Listing removed | $1,299,900$311/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2062646 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2024 | Price change | $1,299,900-4.4%$311/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2062646 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2024 | Price change | $1,359,900-4.2%$325/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2062646 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,419,900$339/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2062646 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,048 +93.7% | $484,850 +2160.4% |
| 2024 | $1,057 +0.1% | $21,450 |
| 2023 | $1,056 +3.6% | $21,450 |
| 2022 | $1,020 +0.9% | $21,450 |
| 2021 | $1,010 +0.3% | $21,450 |
| 2020 | $1,007 | $21,450 |
| 2019 | $1,007 -0.1% | $21,450 |
| 2018 | $1,009 +7.1% | $21,450 |
| 2017 | $942 +9.9% | $21,450 |
| 2016 | $857 +150.8% | $21,450 |
| 2015 | $342 +0.7% | $21,450 +139.7% |
| 2014 | $339 +2.9% | $8,950 |
| 2013 | $330 +0.4% | $8,950 |
| 2012 | $328 +11.9% | $8,950 |
| 2011 | $293 | $8,950 |
| 2010 | $293 -3% | $8,950 |
| 2009 | $302 | $8,950 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19958
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Shields (Richard A.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- NAFrederick D Thomas Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Cape Henlopen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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