314 Pilottown Road

Closed 5/5/23

Last Sold Price

$1,200,000

5 beds2 baths2,598 sqft$462/sqft

314 Pilottown Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

Description

East of Rt. 1 - in town Lewes home on the Historic Register and across the street from the canal! Original foundation was built around 1671. The town had about 41 residents at that time. This house was one of the town's first 100 patents. The Orton family resided in the house, and Orton served in the Revolutionary War and was an early pilot. The house stood during the war of 1812. The family donated the lands across the street on the canal to be used for little league fields. This home has been renovated...East of Rt. 1 - in town Lewes home on the Historic Register and across the street from the canal! Original foundation was built around 1671. The town had about 41 residents at that time. This house was one of the town's first 100 patents. The Orton family resided in the house, and Orton served in the Revolutionary War and was an early pilot. The house stood during the war of 1812. The family donated the lands across the street on the canal to be used for little league fields. This home has been renovated and improved by the current owners. It has the look of a classic colonial home, but upgraded for all current-day conveniences. Offered for use as a primary residence, second home or investment/rental property. Sitting on a quarter acre there is room to add a pool. This property is a must-see for anyone interested in living in town Lewes. Located within walking distance to town shopping, dining, canalfront park and walking or biking distance to Lewes Beach.

LISTING CLOSED: 05/05/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by JOANN GLUSSICH
P: (302) 703-7033 joannglussich@kw.com

Property Details for 314 Pilottown Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

DESU2038612

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,923 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1850

Lot Size

0.26 AC / 11,375 SF

County

Sussex County

Tax ID Number

335-08.07-279.00

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Entry Floor Number

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial, Coastal

Levels/Stories

Furnished

Yes

Waterfront

Views

Canal, Garden/Lawn, Scenic Vista, Street

Garage

Expected On Market Date

04-12-2023

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (SUSSEX DE)

Building Name

NONE AVAILABLE (LEWES DE)

Cross Street

Savannah Rd.

Legal Subdivision

CITY/LEWES

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,598.00

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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$990,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

93.6%

1/143

$1,075,000

Sold 09/15/25

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,799
Square Feet: 117.78
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,833
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

227 2nd Street, Lewes, DE 19958

a front view of a house with a garden and trees

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Sold 08/06/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,672
Square Feet: 0.31
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,414
Square Feet: 0.38
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,053
Square Feet: 0.24
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an aerial view of residential houses with outdoor space

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,000
Square Feet: 0.66
Acres

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Bathrooms: 2,420
Square Feet: 0.42
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Bathrooms: 2,050
Square Feet: 0.1
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Bathrooms: 2,200
Square Feet: 0.23
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Location

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Building Information for 314 Pilottown Road

Stories3Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,375 SF

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 314 Pilottown Road

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile

School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN
School District County ID: 300200396895
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: SUSSEX
MLS Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Year Assessed: 2022

County Tax: $950
City Town Tax: $900
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 999
Historic: Yes
Zoning: TN
Zoning Dscrp: Town Codes
School Tax: $1,073
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Dogs OK, Cats OK

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room
Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Upper 2

Room Exists: Yes

Financial Information

Annual Rental Income: $40,000

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,598.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 763.00
Total SQFT: 2,598.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stick Built, Cedar
Roof: Pitched, Shake, Wood
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8022/3719/0656/802237190656_512_384_WM_hKAIW6VQ0HnE1B3K.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 65.00 x 175.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Cleared, Interior, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Road Responsibility: Public, City/County
Fencing: Partially, Wood
Location Type: Canal
Parcel ID: 5215504
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Dirt Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Kitchen - Eat-In, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Insulated
Window Features: Insulated
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Above Ground, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
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
Internet Services: Cable

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)
List Agent URL: www.beachrealestatebyjoann.com

Property History for 314 Pilottown Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 5, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1511142828	$1,200,000	+13.5% / yr
May 5, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2038612	$1,200,000	—
Apr 3, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2038612		—
Apr 3, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2038612	$1,125,000	—
Apr 2, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2038612		—
Dec 2, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001010824	$530,000	—
Nov 28, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #589173181	$530,000	+11.3% / yr
Sep 21, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001010824		—
Oct 7, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001010824	$649,900	—
Oct 1, 2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001133496	$649,900	—
Feb 28, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #410957927	$395,000	—
Sep 14, 2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001132112	$1,250,000	—
Sep 14, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001133496	$699,900	—
May 22, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001132112	$1,250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/05/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1511142828	$1,200,000 +13.5% / yr
05/05/2023	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2038612	$1,200,000
04/03/2023	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2038612	—
04/03/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2038612	$1,125,000
04/02/2023	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2038612	—
12/02/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001010824	$530,000
11/28/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #589173181	$530,000 +11.3% / yr
09/21/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001010824	—
10/07/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001010824	$649,900
10/01/2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001133496	$649,900
02/28/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #410957927	$395,000
09/14/2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001132112	$1,250,000
09/14/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001133496	$699,900
05/22/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001132112	$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 314 Pilottown Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,850Additions$18,050Total$24,900

Tax Record2025$2,681 ($223 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,374 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN335-8.07-279.00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 314 Pilottown Road

This home is within Cape Henlopen School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.7 mi
6/10	Mariner Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	9.2 mi
8/10	Cape Henlopen High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
NR	Sussex Consortium	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
6/10	Mariner Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	9.2 mi
8/10	Cape Henlopen High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
NR	Sussex Consortium PublicPK to 12 Choice school	0.5 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 314 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	$1,200,000	5	2	2,598	11,375
312 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	–	5	–	1,630	8,625
316 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	$395,000	–	–	–	9,131
308 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	$925,000	5	4	2,900	5,700
321 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	$430,190	3	3	–	10,271
304 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	$1,310,000	4	3	3,474	5,663
322 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	$835,000	4	4	–	–
106 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE 19958	$1,000,000	4	3	–	–
108 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE 19958	$1,625,000	4	3	1,975	9,583
324 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	$800,000	4	–	1,656	8,999
110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE 19958	–	–	–	–	36,752
326 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	–	4	–	1,964	15,067
413 West 3rd Street, Lewes, DE 19958	$975,000	–	–	–	12,197
103 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE 19958	$860,000	5	3	2,500	3,920
311 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958	–	–	–	–	174,240
240 Front Street, Lewes, DE 19958	$575,000	–	–	1,218	4,299

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