Imagine the ultimate coastal restoration project in Lewes, Delaware: a sprawling, six-bedroom colonial canvas on a prime 0.44-acre lot, waiting for a talented visionary or investor to breathe new life into its impressive bones. Nestled in the highly coveted neighborhood of Edgewater Estates near the scenic waters of Red Mill Pond, 30849 Buttonwood Drive stands as a monumental opportunity in the award-winning Cape Henlopen School District. With an expansive 2,838 finished square feet of living space, this home is rough around the edges and sold strictly in as-is condition, but it is primed for a stunning transformation that will yield exceptional long-term upside. Step past the classic façade and design a masterpiece: the main floor features a highly functional traditional layout with a formal dining room, country kitchen, light-filled breakfast nook, first-floor laundry room, and a highly desirable main-level primary bedroom suite. Upstairs, discover additional generously sized bedrooms, a dedicated craft room/photo lab space, and a massive walk-in attic offering superb storage or further customization potential. While the property requires a complete interior cosmetic overhaul, a new rear deck, and exterior repainting, the most expensive mechanical heavy-lifting is already done, anchored by two high-efficiency Lennox HVAC heat pump zones installed in 2020 and 2021. Outside, the premium lot accommodates an attached side-entry two-car garage, mature trees, and a spacious backyard ready for custom landscaping. Located just minutes from historic downtown Lewes, pristine Cape Henlopen State Park beaches, tax-free retail shopping, and popular local boating access, this fixer-upper is the perfect entry point to the Delaware coastal market for DIY homeowners and experienced flippers alike. Bring your contractor, unlock the immense equity hidden within this grand structure, and draft the next chapter of this coastal Lewes estate! Please note that active, working security cameras are present on-site.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (8/5)
$500,000
30849 Buttonwood Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
6beds
2,838sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
0.44 Acres Lot
$493,100 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Highly functional traditional layoutMature treesFirst-floor laundry roomFormal dining roomLight-filled breakfast nookAttached side-entry two-car garageCountry kitchen
- 99 days
- 2,826
- 110
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brandon Hohrein 302-505-0348,
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware 3026770020,
Listing Team: The Hohrein Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2112934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Photo Lab/Darkroom, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 14
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 X 19
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 9
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 X 9
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 18
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Main Level, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,392
- Total interior livable area: 2,838 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,838
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 135.00 x 145.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 33405.00427.00
- Zoning: AR-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Below Average,Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Edgewater Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA name: UNKNOWN
Location
- Region: Lewes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $462,000
- Annual tax amount: $976
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA 203(k),Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$493,100
$468,000 - $518,000
$3,059/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$176/sqft |
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| 7/19/2026 | Price change | $525,000-1.9%$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2112934 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $535,000-1.8%$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2112934 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $545,000$192/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $588 -36.6% | $231,000 +697.9% |
| 2024 | $927 +0.1% | $28,950 |
| 2023 | $926 +5.7% | $28,950 |
| 2022 | $876 -9.1% | $28,950 |
| 2021 | $963 +0.4% | $28,950 |
| 2020 | $959 | $28,950 |
| 2019 | $959 -0.2% | $28,950 |
| 2018 | $961 +10.3% | $28,950 |
| 2017 | $871 +26% | $28,950 |
| 2016 | $691 +4% | $28,950 |
| 2015 | $665 +1.9% | $28,950 |
| 2014 | $652 +2.7% | $28,950 |
| 2013 | $635 +0.6% | $28,950 |
| 2012 | $631 +8.7% | $28,950 |
| 2011 | $581 | $28,950 |
| 2010 | $581 -2.5% | $28,950 |
| 2009 | $595 | $28,950 |
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Neighborhood: 19958
Nearby schools
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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