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Under contract
$1,495,000
311 Chestnut St, Lewes, DE 19958
5beds
3,084sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$485/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brand-new windows
- 629 days |
- 244 |
- 8 |
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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#: DESU2070622
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Study, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Balcony Access
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Sink
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Double Sink
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Study
- Level: Main
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,084
- Total interior livable area: 3,084 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,084
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40.00 x 85.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 33508.07156.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Fiber Cement, Stick Built
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: Yes
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: $485/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $436,400
- Annual tax amount: $409
- Date on market: 10/11/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,595/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Contingent | $1,495,000$485/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2070622 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$485/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2070622 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Contingent | $1,495,000$485/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2070622 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Price change | $1,495,000-6.3%$485/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2070622 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+219%$517/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2070622 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2023 | Sold | $500,000-13%$162/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2037960 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2023 | Contingent | $575,000$186/sqft |
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| 3/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000$186/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $922 +523.3% | $218,200 +7173.3% |
| 2024 | $148 +0.1% | $3,000 |
| 2023 | $148 +3.6% | $3,000 |
| 2022 | $143 +0.9% | $3,000 |
| 2021 | $141 +0.3% | $3,000 |
| 2020 | $141 | $3,000 |
| 2019 | $141 -0.1% | $3,000 |
| 2018 | $141 +7.1% | $3,000 |
| 2017 | $132 +9.9% | $3,000 |
| 2016 | $120 +4.7% | $3,000 |
| 2015 | $115 +0.7% | $3,000 |
| 2014 | $114 +2.9% | $3,000 |
| 2013 | $110 +0.4% | $3,000 |
| 2012 | $110 +11.9% | $3,000 |
| 2011 | $98 | $3,000 |
| 2010 | $98 -3% | $3,000 |
| 2009 | $101 | $3,000 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
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: 1.2 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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- Lewes
- 19958
- 311 Chestnut St
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