This well cared for home is located in the town limits of Lewes east of route 1 and in the highly sought after neighborhood Bay Breeze Estates. Super convenient to Lewes Beach the neighborhood also offers excellent access to the walking/bike trail leading into town to restaurants, shopping, library, etc. This home has curb appeal and is next to community green space. Upon entering the front door you will find the family/living area with light oak hardwood flooring, beautiful gas fireplace and it is open to the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is spacious with natural wood cabinets, tiled flooring, stainless steel appliances and beautiful updated granite counter tops. The owners bedroom with ensuite and two closets is located on the entry level along with a bedroom on the opposite end of home with its own private full bathroom. A half bath is in the hallway off of the living area. A set of stairs lead from the kitchen and dining area up to a very private bedroom with its own private bathroom. The front porch, deck, side porch and screened in porch on three sides of the home all offer opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and entertain guests. Your family and guests will be very comfortable in any of the guest bedrooms. This is a perfectly sized home with open concept, bathrooms in every bedroom and excellent outdoor entertaining with a sizable screened porch, all easy to maintain. Living in town Lewes is a life style and history was made here. With salt water and flowers in bloom. Wonderful people and coffee shops. Beaches, boats and bike trails. Parks, parades, pickle ball and paddle boarding. Food, festivals and friends. You really have to feel it for yourself!
Sold for $720,000
$720,000
51 Bay Breeze Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
3beds
1,922sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
0.25 Acres Lot
$784,600 Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$2,701 Estimated rent
Home value
$784,600
$738,000 - $840,000
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Beautiful gas fireplaceOpen conceptFront porchSide porchPickle ballSizable screened porchCoffee shops
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Listed by:
Sean Richardson 682-232-9048,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Lee Ann Wilkinson, RA-0002064
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2049420
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Ice Maker, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,922
- Total interior livable area: 1,922 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,922
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 73.00 x 160.00
- Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 33508.00335.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Batts Insulation, Block, CPVC/PVC, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bay Breeze Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Location
- Region: Lewes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $375/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $604,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,087
- Date on market: 10/7/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2023 | Sold | $720,000$375/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2049420 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Contingent | $720,000$375/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2049420 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $720,000$375/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2049420 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,276 -14.3% | $302,000 +900% |
| 2024 | $1,489 +50.8% | $30,200 |
| 2023 | $987 +5.5% | $30,200 |
| 2022 | $935 -8.5% | $30,200 |
| 2021 | $1,022 +0.4% | $30,200 |
| 2020 | $1,018 | $30,200 |
| 2019 | $1,018 -0.2% | $30,200 |
| 2018 | $1,020 -19.7% | $30,200 |
| 2017 | $1,270 +76.1% | $30,200 |
| 2016 | $721 +4% | $30,200 |
| 2015 | $693 +1.9% | $30,200 |
| 2014 | $681 +2.7% | $30,200 |
| 2013 | $662 +0.6% | $30,200 |
| 2012 | $658 +8.2% | $30,200 |
| 2011 | $609 | $30,200 |
| 2010 | $609 -2.4% | $30,200 |
| 2009 | $624 | $30,200 |
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Neighborhood: 19958
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Shields (Richard A.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- NAFrederick D Thomas Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Cape Henlopen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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