112 W 3rd St

1,772 Sq. Ft.
$607 / Sq. Ft.
1,772
Sq. Ft.
$607
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the Blacksmith’s House — an iconic Lewes landmark where 18th-century character meets modern coastal living. Set in the heart of downtown Lewes, this rare 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 1,772 square feet of beautifully balanced historic charm and contemporary comfort. The front of the home dates back to circa 1750 and is believed to have been moved from Pilottown Road, making it one of the area’s most treasured and recognizable properties. Thoughtful updates over the years have enhanced...Welcome to the Blacksmith’s House — an iconic Lewes landmark where 18th-century character meets modern coastal living. Set in the heart of downtown Lewes, this rare 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 1,772 square feet of beautifully balanced historic charm and contemporary comfort. The front of the home dates back to circa 1750 and is believed to have been moved from Pilottown Road, making it one of the area’s most treasured and recognizable properties. Thoughtful updates over the years have enhanced daily living while preserving its irreplaceable character. Warm wood tones, period details, and a cozy fireplace anchor the home’s historic ambience, while modern conveniences ensure effortless livability. The first level features a sunny living room with wood burning fireplace, kitchen and dining area. There is also a full bath on this level. Upstairs, you'll find an enormous primary suite with private balcony access and a secret door leading to an attic space, ripe with future potential. There are two other bedrooms, a half bath and another living area on the second level. Outdoors, the property continues to impress. A large fenced-in yard features mature landscaping, a serene koi pond, fire pit and a newly built back deck perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation. A shed adds extra utility, and three off-street parking spaces are a true luxury in downtown Lewes. The exterior received a full, fresh repaint in November 2025, ensuring the home shines from first impression to final detail. The home has also been a successful short-term rental property. While currently enjoyed as a residential home, the property’s TCH zoning offers a unique range of commercial and mixed use possibilities, making this an exceptional opportunity for business owners, investors, or those seeking flexible live-work potential in a premier location. Offering a rare combination of history, privacy, flexibility, and location, the Blacksmith’s House stands as one of Lewes’ most beloved properties—an opportunity to own a piece of the town’s past while embracing the possibilities of today.
  1. Listed by ELIZABETH M COOCH • Jack Lingo - Lewes
    P: (302)-562-7954 merritt@jacklingo.com

Property Details for 112 West 3rd Street

Tax ID Number
335-08.08-53.00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Coastal
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 01:09 PM

Property Details for 112 West 3rd Street

StatusClosed
MLS #DESU2101064
Days on Market7
Taxes$2,505 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1750
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,592 SF
CountySussex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Jack Lingo - Lewes

Sold By Patterson-Schwartz-Rehoboth

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Building Information for 112 West 3rd Street

Stories2Year Built1750Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,592 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,448 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,239

Property Taxes

$209

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 112 West 3rd Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN
  • School District County ID: 300200396895
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SUSSEX
  • MLS Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • County Tax: $190
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $111,200
  • City Town Tax: $634
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Historic Designation ID: TCH
  • Zoning: TN
  • Tax Lot: 82
  • School Tax: $1,681
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Financial Information
Financial Information
  • Annual Rental Income: $42,405
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2021
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,772.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 912.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,772.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stick Built
  • Roof: Metal
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Pond
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Location Type: Downtown
  • Parcel ID: 5215853
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street, Driveway
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway, Paved Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Chimney Cap(s), Other
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Balcony, Brick
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 112 West 3rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2101064

$1,075,000
Dec 10, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2101064

Dec 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2101064

$1,150,000
Aug 4, 2023

Expired

BRIGHT #DESU2026860

$1,095,000
Jun 30, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #11014887216

$975,000
Jun 30, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1514887216

$975,000

+14.2% / yr

Jun 30, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2039516

$975,000
May 16, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2039516

May 16, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DESU2039516

Apr 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2039516

$1,025,000
Jan 19, 2023

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DESU2026860

Sep 14, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2026860

$1,095,000
Aug 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2026860

$1,295,000
Oct 9, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #680507472

$680,000
Oct 9, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU163990

$680,000
Sep 18, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU163990

Sep 16, 2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU163990

$675,000
Jul 7, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU163990

$749,900
Jun 19, 2020

Expired

BRIGHT #DESU142838

$750,000
Jun 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU142838

$1,800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2101064

$1,075,000
12/10/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2101064

12/05/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2101064

$1,150,000
08/04/2023

Expired

BRIGHT #DESU2026860

$1,095,000
06/30/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #11014887216

$975,000
06/30/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1514887216

$975,000

+14.2% / yr

06/30/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2039516

$975,000
05/16/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2039516

05/16/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DESU2039516

04/13/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2039516

$1,025,000
01/19/2023

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DESU2026860

09/14/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2026860

$1,095,000
08/06/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2026860

$1,295,000
10/09/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #680507472

$680,000
10/09/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU163990

$680,000
09/18/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU163990

09/16/2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU163990

$675,000
07/07/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU163990

$749,900
06/19/2020

Expired

BRIGHT #DESU142838

$750,000
06/20/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU142838

$1,800,000

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Public Records for 112 West 3rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,350Additions$4,600Total$7,950
Tax Record2025$1,871 ($156 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,599 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN335-8.08-53.00

Schools near 112 West 3rd Street

This home is within Cape Henlopen School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mariner Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cape Henlopen High School
Public9 to 12

Sussex Consortium
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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