18131 Emerson Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
What's special
$173/SQ. FT. — CURRENTLY ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN HAWTHORNE! Why pay more when you can have over 3,200 square feet of beautifully finished living space on a premium pond-view lot? This move-in ready home offers exceptional value, backing to woods and a scenic walking trail for added privacy and peaceful views. Inside, you’ll find upscale finishes throughout, including crown molding, upgraded lighting, custom windows with transoms, and a cozy fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, an LG Studio 5-burner gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and new microwave/convection oven. The private second-floor suite is a standout feature, offering a bedroom, full bath, and spacious bonus room that can easily serve as a 5th bedroom, home office, media room, guest retreat, or multi-generational space. Additional highlights include an oversized garage, walk-in attic storage, and sump pump with battery backup. Professionally landscaped grounds surround the home, while the community irrigation well provides an excellent option for watering your lawn and landscaping. Hawthorne residents enjoy a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and dog park, all conveniently located just a short drive from Lewes and Rehoboth beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment. With its impressive size, premium lot, flexible floor plan, extensive upgrades, and $173 per square foot, this is an opportunity to get more home for your money in Hawthorne.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Rachel Cooper 302-670-9619,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 3026456661
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Other, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,268
- Total interior livable area: 3,268 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,268
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Oversized, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 77.00 x 116.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13511.00175.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hawthorne
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Dog Park, Fitness Center, Pool, Clubhouse
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Recreation Facility, Pool(s)
- HOA fee: $175 monthly
- HOA name: HPS
Location
- Region: Georgetown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $468,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,515
- Date on market: 7/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Washer / Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $563,500-2.6%$172/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2089928 | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $578,500-1.7%$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2089928 | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $588,500-0.9%$180/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2089928 | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Price change | $593,900-0.8%$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2089928 | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $598,900$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2089928 | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $598,900$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2089928 | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $598,900-2.3%$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2089928 | ||
| 7/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $612,900$188/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2089928 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $627 -39.7% | $234,400 +539.6% |
| 2024 | $1,041 +0.2% | $36,650 |
| 2023 | $1,039 +2.4% | $36,650 |
| 2022 | $1,015 -5.2% | $36,650 |
| 2021 | $1,070 +6.6% | $36,650 |
| 2020 | $1,004 | $36,650 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $1,004 +43.9% | $35,750 |
| 2018 | $698 +113.4% | $35,750 |
| 2017 | $327 +444.5% | $35,750 +1942.9% |
| 2016 | $60 +4704% | $1,750 |
| 2015 | $1 | $1,750 |
| 2014 | $1 | $1,750 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$549,300
$522,000 - $577,000
$3,610/mo
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