16872 Lancaster Road

Closed 12/16/25
Closed 12/16/25
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Last Sold Price
$485,000
3 beds1,550 sqft$313/sqft
16872 Lancaster Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

Description

Comfort meets convenience meets location! Beautifully updated rancher just minutes from Downtown Lewes and the Beaches. Located in desirable Mill Pond Acres, a community with water access to Red Mill Pond, no HOA’s and easy access to bike trails. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a corner lot has been tastefully appointed and lovingly maintained. As you enter you are greeted by an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout living room, dining room and kitchen. Gourmet kitchen with Granite...Comfort meets convenience meets location! Beautifully updated rancher just minutes from Downtown Lewes and the Beaches. Located in desirable Mill Pond Acres, a community with water access to Red Mill Pond, no HOA’s and easy access to bike trails. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a corner lot has been tastefully appointed and lovingly maintained. As you enter you are greeted by an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout living room, dining room and kitchen. Gourmet kitchen with Granite countertops, coastal cabinets and stainless steel appliances. 2 Guest Rooms with a private bathroom on one side of the home, as well as the large primary suite with fabulous bathroom and walk in closet. Home contains whole house water filtration plus Reverse Osmosis system. . Outside you find an abundance of entertaining space between the deck and large patio, as well as plenty of space for gardening. Even enjoy picking from your own grapes, figs, blackberries and Mulberry trees. 2 sheds ensure that you have maximum space for storage needs as well as your own private well for all your watering needs.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/16/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lee Ann Wilkinson • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
    P: (302) 645-6664 leeann@leeanngroup.com

Property Details for 16872 Lancaster Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DESU2098626
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$899 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
2018
Lot Size
0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
County
Sussex County
Tax ID Number
334-01.00-143.00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
10-22-2025
Subdivision
MILL POND ACRES (1)
Subdivision
MILL POND ACRES (1) (SUSSEX DE)
Building Name
NONE AVAILABLE (LEWES DE)
Legal Subdivision
Mill Pond Acres (1)
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,550.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$471,775

Avg days on market

63

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

Lewes, DE

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Building Information for 16872 Lancaster Road

Stories1Year Built2018Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

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Property Information for 16872 Lancaster Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN
  • School District County ID: 300200396895
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: CAPE HENLOPEN (SUSSEX DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $91
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1 1
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • Tax Lot: 82
  • School Tax: $808
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,550.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,482.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,550.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Tile, CPVC/PVC, Concrete
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/5565/9238/804255659238_512_384_WM_-mbcEJuy6sYm1S5X.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102.00 x 128.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 5188399
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well, Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)

Property History for 16872 Lancaster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1925209703

$485,000

+5.4% / yr

Dec 16, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2098626

$485,000—
Oct 25, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2098626

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1925209703

$485,000

+5.4% / yr

12/16/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2098626

$485,000
10/25/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2098626

—

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Public Records for 16872 Lancaster Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,000Additions-Total$4,000
Tax Record2025$899 ($75 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,482 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,482 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,055 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2018ZoningAR-1CountySUSSEXAPN334-1.00-143.00

Schools near 16872 Lancaster Road

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

Mariner Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cape Henlopen High School
Public9 to 12

Frederick D Thomas Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 16872 Lancaster Road, Lewes, DE 19958
$485,000
3
1,550
12,632
Lot J12 Lancaster Road, Lewes, DE 19958
$110,000
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–
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14,316
Lancaster Road, Lewes, DE 19958
$85,000
–
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–
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16875 Lancaster Road, Lewes, DE 19958
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3
–
1,800
13,909
16859 Lancaster Road, Lewes, DE 19958
$270,000
3
–
11,351
16860 Lancaster Road, Lewes, DE 19958
$449,500
4
–
15,246

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