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Sold for $855,000
  • $855,000

    53 Cape Henlopen Dr APT 40, Lewes, DE 19958

    3beds
    --sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1986
    -- sqft lot
    $910,200 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $2,338 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $910,200

    $837,000 - $992,000

    $2,338/mo

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    What's special

    Tennis courtsBeach chairsFishing pierWater viewsNew electrical serviceUpgraded plumbing fixturesCustom window shades
    Enjoy your morning coffee from your deck while watching the ferry travel in and out of port. Also water views from your living room and loft bedroom plus it’s just steps to the beach. This lovely condo has wood and luxury vinyl flooring. The master bedroom is in the loft area with full bath & walk-in closet. The second floor bedroom has a full bath and sliding glass doors to the front deck. There is a 3rd bedroom with a half bath off the entry floor foyer and a laundry room with washer and dryer. A 2-space covered parking area is beneath plus there is additional guest parking across the way. An outside shower with upgraded plumbing fixtures just inside the covered parking area is ideal when coming from a day on the beach or at the pool. . There is a storage area under the rear deck for bikes, beach chairs, etc. There are custom window shades and upper custom window shades with remotes making it easy to close the vaulted ceiling areas. There are two MinkaAire ceiling fans with remotes that have heat/cool settings. A new electrical service (panel was upgraded to a 200 amp/220 volt/single phase), all new electrical outlets/switches, new outside lights, engineered hardwood floors, new sliding glass doors and adjacent windows thereto. A new heat pump was also installed in 2019. Condo fees include flood insurance, landscape and roof maintenance, exterior painting, pool and pier maintenance. Weekly rentals and pets are allowed within this complex. Community amenities are: pool, beach, tennis courts, fishing pier, dog walking area, walking paths and more! Cape Henlopen State Park and the Cape May Lewes Ferry are just down the street. The bike trail leading to Gordon Pond trail is just across the street and will end where the Rehoboth boardwalk begins. You are just seconds away from Downtown Lewes the historic complex. Lewes has been voted one of the 10 best beach towns in Coastal Living Magazine. Fine dining and scenic canal views are yours as you stroll along the canal boardwalk. Other bike & walking trails are easily accessible as are wonderful restaurants, and shopping. Recreational activities such as kayaking, boating, fishing, bike rental shops are nearby. Enjoy the Zwaanendael Museum, Cannon Ball Museum, Lightship Overfalls, and the Lewes Historical Complex. What more could anyone want?

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ruby Schaeffer 302-423-4802,

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,

    Listing Team: The Schaeffer Group

    Bought with:

    Ruby Schaeffer, RS-0010849

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2042630MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Lower Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Primary Bath(s)
    • Flooring: Engineered Wood
    • Doors: Sliding Glass
    • Has basement: No
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Finished area above ground: 0
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Gravel, Parking Lot, Attached Carport
    • Carport spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Private Beach, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Lighting
    • Pool features: Community
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Bay, Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Bay,Water
    • Waterfront features: Bayblock, Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Bay
    • Body of water: Delaware Bay
    Lot
    • Features: Backs - Open Common Area
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 33505.005.0040
    • Zoning: TN
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Coastal
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Asphalt, Frame
    • Foundation: Slab
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1986

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 220 Volts, Single Phase
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Condo and coop fee: $1,450 quarterly
    • Subdivision: Port Lewes
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Amenities included: Beach Access, Pier/Dock, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
    • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Pool(s), Snow Removal
    • HOA name: Port Lewes Association Of Condo Owners, Inc
    Location
    • Region: Lewes

    Financial & listing details

    • Tax assessed value: $810,700
    • Annual tax amount: $2,159
    • Date on market: 6/24/2023
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Condominium

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/4/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed Report a problem
    2/29/2024Sold$855,000-2.8%
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2042630 Report a problem
    1/24/2024Pending sale$880,000
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2042630 Report a problem
    9/15/2023Price change$880,000-5.4%
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2042630 Report a problem
    6/24/2023Listed for sale$930,000+20%
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2042630 Report a problem
    6/9/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU181910 Report a problem
    5/14/2021Pending sale$775,000
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU181910 Report a problem
    5/4/2021Listed for sale$775,000+66.7%
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU181910 Report a problem
    5/16/2019Sold$465,000
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,712 -11%$405,350 +938%
    2024$1,925 +0.1%$39,050
    2023$1,923 +3.6%$39,050
    2022$1,856 +0.9%$39,050
    2021$1,839 +0.3%$39,050
    2020$1,833 $39,050 +34.2%
    2019$1,833 -0.1%$29,100 -25.5%
    2018$1,836 +7.1%$39,050
    2017$1,715 +9.9%$39,050
    2016$1,560 +4.7%$39,050
    2015$1,491 +0.7%$39,050
    2014$1,480 +2.9%$39,050
    2013$1,438 +0.4%$39,050
    2012$1,432 +11.9%$39,050
    2011$1,280 $39,050
    2010$1,280 -3%$39,050
    2009$1,319 $39,050
    2008-- --
    2007-- --
    2006-- --
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    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19958

    Nearby schools

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    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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