For salePrice cut: $50K (8/13)
$949,900
3beds
1,646sqft
121 Franklin Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
3beds
1,646sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$918,200 Zestimate®
$577/sqft
What's special
Fenced in private backyardFunctional floorplanOff street parking
A QUINTESSENTIAL HISTORIC LEWES CHARM-FILLED HOME AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - with great rental history! Seize the opportunity for this ideal, in-town Lewes 3-bedroom home. This home features a functional floorplan , 3 spacious 2nd floor bedrooms, plenty of storage with a floored attic & shed, and off street parking. Enjoy the fenced in, private backyard with large deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing . Traditional Lewes charm with modern comforts await - all within a few blocks of Downtown Lewes shopping, restaurants, library, and just minutes to the beach and Coastal Highway! You definitely won't want to miss this rare opportunity for history and investment in the heart of it all!
- 199 days
- 897
- 28
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2107660
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lee Ann Wilkinson 302-645-6664,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 3026456661,
Listing Team: The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2107660
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Attic, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,646
- Total interior livable area: 1,646 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,646
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 97.00
- Features: Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 33508.0884.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
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: $577/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $699,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,137
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $949,900-5%$577/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2107660 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $999,900-7%$607/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2107660 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Price change | $1,075,000-6.5%$653/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$699/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,478 +350.8% | $349,850 +5160.9% |
| 2024 | $328 +0.1% | $6,650 |
| 2023 | $328 +3.6% | $6,650 |
| 2022 | $316 +0.9% | $6,650 |
| 2021 | $313 +0.3% | $6,650 |
| 2020 | $312 | $6,650 |
| 2019 | $312 -0.1% | $6,650 |
| 2018 | $313 +7.1% | $6,650 |
| 2017 | $292 +9.9% | $6,650 |
| 2016 | $266 +4.7% | $6,650 |
| 2015 | $254 +0.7% | $6,650 |
| 2014 | $252 +2.9% | $6,650 |
| 2013 | $245 +0.4% | $6,650 |
| 2012 | $244 +11.9% | $6,650 |
| 2011 | $218 | $6,650 |
| 2010 | $218 -3% | $6,650 |
| 2009 | $225 | $6,650 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,160/mo
Principal & interest
$4899
Property taxes
$261
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Estimated market value
$918,200
$872,000 - $964,000
$2,676/mo
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Neighborhood: 19958
Nearby schools
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.6 miles9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
9/10Frederick D Thomas Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.4 milesN/A
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Cape Henlopen High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
8/10