About this home

FRONT-ROW ON THE CANAL: TURNKEY COASTAL LIVING WITH PRIVATE DOCK, WORKSHOP SUITE, AND ENDLESS WATER VIEWS! This must-have property pairs in-town walkability with an exceptional boater's lifestyle. Directly across from the home, enjoy the canal front lot that offers off-street parking and a private dock equipped with two boat slips, practically providing immediate, seamless water access right from your doorstep. The main residence features an airy, light-filled open layout boasting rich hardwood floors, an inviting wood-burning fireplace, and a freshly updated chef's kitchen complete with newly repainted cabinetry, sleek hardware, expansive quartz countertops, and a generous center island. Step through French doors to the covered front porch to soak in sweeping, panoramic views of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and surrounding wetlands. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths across the property, including a serene upper-level primary suite with an ensuite bath, walk-in closet, and direct access to an elevated canal-view deck. Adding immense versatility is the attached workshop "carriage house," which features a fully self-contained bonus bed & bath suite above, ideal for an in-law suite, guest efficiency, private home office or studio. The private, cedar-fenced backyard retreat provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining with an expansive rear flagstone patio, mature landscaping, and a irrigation system.Offering year-round security and effortless coastal living, the home comes fully equipped with a whole-house backup generator to ensure seamless, uninterrupted power in any season.Stroll to Second Street's renowned dining & shopping, or bike, boat, or drive to the Bay & Beach! Waterfront living in downtown Lewes simply doesn't get better than this. Call and schedule your showing today!

Facts and features

Schools

• Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.9 mi

  9

• Cape Henlopen High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.5 mi

  8

• Mariner Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 8.7 mi

  6

• Legal Name Bethel Preschool of Lewes Inc.

  elementary · PK-K · 0.7 mi

• Sussex Consortium

  elementary · K-12 · 0.6 mi

• Frederick D Thomas Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 0.9 mi

Price history

• Nov 6, 2026 · Listed$2,999,000
• May 5, 2014 · Listing Removed$699,900
• May 2, 2014 · Listed$699,900

Tax history

• 2026$1,713 tax · $525,950 assessed
• 2025$1,721 tax · $525,950 assessed
• 2024$1,784 tax · $525,950 assessed
• 2023$1,782 tax · $36,200 assessed
• 2022$1,720 tax · $36,200 assessed
• 2021$1,704 tax · $36,200 assessed
• 2020$1,699 tax · $36,200 assessed
• 2019$1,702 tax · $36,200 assessed

Home value

$1,008,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,008,000
• Cotality$1,042,900

Where it is