TAKE CENTER STAGE! Quintessential Lewes Living in the very heart of town, puts you front and center to Historic Lewes life & all that it has to offer. Enjoy modern, comfortable living with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, and off street parking. Features include formal living & dining rooms, huge, open, gourmet kitchen, bright sunroom, 2 gas fireplaces, and more. You will enjoy the private, fully fenced back yard with extensive hardscaping, mature trees, and beautiful landscaping. Stroll down the street to the best dining and shopping in town, or bike to the beach! This unbeatable central location grants easy access to everything; truly a jewel in town. Step right up and make beautiful home yours!
Sold for $1,600,000
$1,600,000
228 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958
4beds
2,785sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,466 Square Feet Lot
$1,585,500 Zestimate®
$575/sqft
$2,795 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,585,500
$1.49M - $1.68M
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Mature treesBeautiful landscapingExtensive hardscapingBright sunroomHuge open gourmet kitchen
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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#: DESU2081334
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Double Sink
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Granite Counters
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Eat-in Kitchen, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,785
- Total interior livable area: 2,785 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,785
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street, Garden
Lot
- Size: 4,466 sqft
- Dimensions: 37.00 x 121.00
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 33508.07292.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lewes
- Subdivision: None Available
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $1,600,000-5.6%$575/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2081334 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$609/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2081334 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Contingent | $1,695,000$609/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2081334 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $1,695,000-8.4%$609/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2081334 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+118.9%$664/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2081334 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2015 | Sold | $845,000$303/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,127 +230.7% | $503,550 +3758.6% |
| 2024 | $643 +0.1% | $13,050 |
| 2023 | $643 +3.6% | $13,050 |
| 2022 | $620 +0.9% | $13,050 |
| 2021 | $615 +0.3% | $13,050 |
| 2020 | $613 | $13,050 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $613 +12.5% | $12,400 |
| 2018 | $545 +4.4% | $12,400 |
| 2017 | $521 +5.3% | $12,400 |
| 2016 | $495 +74% | $12,400 |
| 2015 | $285 +1.9% | $12,400 |
| 2014 | $279 +2.7% | $12,400 |
| 2013 | $272 +0.6% | $12,400 |
| 2012 | $270 +7.9% | $12,400 |
| 2011 | $250 | $12,400 |
| 2010 | $250 -2.4% | $12,400 |
| 2009 | $257 | $12,400 |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19958
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Shields (Richard A.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 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
- 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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- Delaware
- Sussex County
- Lewes
- 19958
- 228 2nd St
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