RARE opportunity to own a custom Amish-built home in the town limits of beautiful Historic Lewes!! This barely lived in, sparingly used home still has that new home smell as soon as you walk in to its vast open floor plan. Situated in the highly sought after community of Reserve at Pilottown, this home features an owner's bedroom with ensuite bathroom, separated guest bedrooms, an exquisite hardscaped paver courtyard in the back yard with enclosed fencing for privacy. The home started as a beach house and is now ready for new owners to enjoy all the fruits that Lewes has to offer. Imagine watching the fireworks from your front yard, walking to nearby restaurants, bike trails, dog park, ice cream parlors and more!! With the low maintenance of a community with minimal HOA fees and a home that is TURN-KEY move in ready, simply drop your suitcases and enjoy. You will instantly feel at home in this community with an active feel as many of the owners enjoy walking their dogs and scenic views of nearby parks. If you pull out of the driveway, you are only 10 minutes tops from Cape Henlopen State Park! The benefits of owning this home are unparalleled and this home is being offered furnished. Come see this turn-key home before it is gone!
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
226 University Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
3beds
1,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2022
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$795,100 Zestimate®
$435/sqft
$2,826 Estimated rent
Home value
$795,100
$724,000 - $867,000
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Enclosed fencing for privacyExquisite hardscaped paver courtyardNew home smellVast open floor plan
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JOHN ZACHARIAS 302-381-6221,
Patterson-Schwartz-OceanView
Bought with:
JOHN ZACHARIAS, RS-0023593
Patterson-Schwartz-OceanView
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2074836
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,840
- Total interior livable area: 1,840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,840
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 71 x 127
- Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 33508.00485.00
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2022
Details
- Builder model: Custom
- Builder name: Bay to Beach Builders
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Cameras
- Subdivision: Reserve At Pilottown
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Location
- Region: Lewes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $435/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $29,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,321
- Date on market: 11/21/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2025 | Sold | $800,000-3%$435/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2074836 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2024 | Contingent | $824,900$448/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DESU2074836 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $824,900+515.6%$448/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2074836 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2024 | Listing removed | $3,250$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2013 | Sold | $134,000-16.2%$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2009 | Sold | $159,900$87/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,509 +5.2% | $357,250 +1127.7% |
| 2024 | $1,434 +0.1% | $29,100 |
| 2023 | $1,433 +3.6% | $29,100 |
| 2022 | $1,383 +499.4% | $29,100 +493.9% |
| 2021 | $231 +0.3% | $4,900 |
| 2020 | $230 -0.1% | $4,900 |
| 2019 | $230 +7.1% | $4,900 |
| 2018 | $215 +4.4% | $4,900 |
| 2017 | $206 +5.3% | $4,900 |
| 2016 | $196 +4.7% | $4,900 |
| 2015 | $187 +0.7% | $4,900 |
| 2014 | $186 +2.9% | $4,900 |
| 2013 | $180 +0.4% | $4,900 |
| 2012 | $180 +11.9% | $4,900 |
| 2011 | $161 | $4,900 |
| 2010 | $161 -3% | $4,900 |
| 2009 | $166 | $4,900 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
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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: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Cape Henlopen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lewes
- Middle: Frederick D. Thomas
- High: Cape Henlopen
- 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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