225 2nd St

Lewes, DE 19958

$2,699,900
Price
4
Beds
4,057 Sq. Ft.
$665 / Sq. Ft.
4,057
Sq. Ft.
$665
per Sq. Ft.

Description

WHERE MODERN DESIGN MEETS A TIMELESS BEACH TOWN – Imagine living where every day feels like a private retreat—yet everything you love about Lewes is just outside your door. In the heart of downtown Lewes, this extraordinary property delivers what today’s buyers want most: flexibility, luxury, privacy, and walkability—all in one unforgettable setting. Location that elevates your lifestyle. Prime downtown Lewes address. Walk to shops, dining, and coastal attractions. Established neighborhood with unmatched...WHERE MODERN DESIGN MEETS A TIMELESS BEACH TOWN – Imagine living where every day feels like a private retreat—yet everything you love about Lewes is just outside your door. In the heart of downtown Lewes, this extraordinary property delivers what today’s buyers want most: flexibility, luxury, privacy, and walkability—all in one unforgettable setting. Location that elevates your lifestyle. Prime downtown Lewes address. Walk to shops, dining, and coastal attractions. Established neighborhood with unmatched convenience. You’re not just buying a home—you’re investing in a lifestyle. Designed for how you live. Luxury meets real-world functionality. Main Level – Effortless Entertaining. Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, sleek countertops & custom cabinetry. Open flow between living and dining spaces. Oversized windows filling the home with natural light. Host holidays. Gather with friends. Enjoy everyday moments in spaces that feel elevated yet inviting. Private spaces that feel like a retreat. Second Level. Two spacious bedrooms. Primary suite with spa-inspired private bath. A peaceful escape at the end of every day. Third Level – In-Law Suite, Private suite accessible by stairs or elevator. Ideal for guests, extended family, or long-term stays. Comfort, privacy, and independence under one roof. Perfect for multi-generational living or hosting with ease. Your own backyard resort. Step outside and unwind in your personal oasis: In-ground pool, Sauna, Expansive patio space for entertaining. Whether it’s a quiet morning swim or a summer gathering, this space was built for enjoyment. A home within a home. The detached guesthouse offers unmatched versatility: Full bath, Kitchenette, Living room, Cozy sleeping loft, Rooftop deck with stunning views. Use it for guests, rental income, a private office, or creative studio—the possibilities are yours. Practical perks that matter. Unfinished basement for abundant storage. Thoughtful layout that balances openness with privacy. High-end finishes throughout. Everything has its place—without sacrificing style. The bottom line. This is not just another downtown property. It’s a rare opportunity to own a home that adapts to your life—whether that means hosting, investing, relaxing, or bringing family together. Luxury. Flexibility. Location. All in downtown Lewes. Call today to schedule your private showing and experience it for yourself.
  1. Listed by Lee Ann Wilkinson • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
    P: (302)-645-6664 leeann@leeanngroup.com

Property Details for 225 2nd Street

Tax ID Number
335-08.07-304.00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/22/2026 10:44 AM

Property Details for 225 2nd Street

StatusActive
MLS #DESU2097780
Days on Market125
Taxes$5,021 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1996
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,664 SF
CountySussex County

Location

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Building Information for 225 2nd Street

Stories3Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,664 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,577 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,159

Property Taxes

$418

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 225 2nd 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: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 4.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $374
  • City Town Tax: $1,333
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 1 1
  • Zoning: TN
  • Tax Lot: 82
  • School Tax: $3,314
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Foyer, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Efficiency (Additional), Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, Breakfast Bar, Island, Countertop(s) - Granite, Kitchen - Propane Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Skylight(s)
Room 9
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 11
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 12
  • Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
Room 13
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Floored
Room 14
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 15
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Balcony Access, Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 16
  • Room Type: Efficiency (Additional)
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 17
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 18
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,057.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 384.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,717.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stick Built, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Flat, Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/6297/6420/804262976420_512_384_WM_f7SdUjsgZcvuGW7I.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Other, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Block
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 5
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 31.57 x 184.01 x 30.00 x 185.90
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Landscaping
  • Fencing: Fully, Wood
  • Location Type: Downtown
  • Parcel ID: 5215539
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Efficiency, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Elevator
  • Window Features: Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Deck(s), Balcony, Patio(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Zoned, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Leased
  • Hot Water: Electric, Tankless, Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)

Property History for 225 2nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2097780

$2,699,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2097780

$2,699,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 225 2nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,200Additions$67,700Total$70,900
Tax Record2025$3,688 ($307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,580 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN335-8.07-304.00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 225 2nd Street

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
Sussex Consortium
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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More information about 225 2nd Street, Lewes, DE 19958

225 2nd Street is a single family home for sale in Lewes, DE 19958. This property was listed for sale on October 22, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, it's currently listed at $2,699,900. This listing's school district is Cape Henlopen School District. Nearby schools include Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School, Mariner Middle School and Cape Henlopen High School. 225 2nd Street is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 4,057 sqft single family home built in 1996.

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