901 Savannah Rd

Lewes, DE 19958

$1,449,000
Price
5
Beds
3,405 Sq. Ft.
$426 / Sq. Ft.
3,405
Sq. Ft.
$426
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Perfectly positioned on DeVries Circle in the heart of Lewes, this extraordinary five-bedroom, four-bath historic residence is a true architectural gem—rich in provenance, thoughtfully expanded, and beautifully updated for modern living. Steeped in local history, the home uniquely incorporates elements from the iconic Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, lost at sea in 1926. Among its treasured features, the arched front door is said to have originated from the lighthouse keeper’s cottage—an irreplaceable detail...Perfectly positioned on DeVries Circle in the heart of Lewes, this extraordinary five-bedroom, four-bath historic residence is a true architectural gem—rich in provenance, thoughtfully expanded, and beautifully updated for modern living. Steeped in local history, the home uniquely incorporates elements from the iconic Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, lost at sea in 1926. Among its treasured features, the arched front door is said to have originated from the lighthouse keeper’s cottage—an irreplaceable detail that anchors the home’s storied past. The main residence welcomes you with abundant natural light, timeless built-ins, and a gas fireplace that creates a warm and inviting gathering space. Two first-floor primary suites offer exceptional flexibility. The main primary retreat features an oversized walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a beautifully tiled step-in shower designed with both comfort and sophistication in mind. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets provide generous accommodations, along with a spacious attic offering extensive storage. Through a stunning breezeway, you’ll discover a private secondary primary suite complete with built-ins, a wood-burning fireplace, full bath, and loft—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a secluded retreat. The refinished basement has been thoughtfully transformed to include an additional bedroom, a versatile flex room, and a distinctive speakeasy—perfect for entertaining in style. Blending historic integrity with meaningful enhancements, the home has been expanded to include two additional bedrooms and two full baths while preserving its original character. Modern comforts include three-zoned geothermal heating and cooling and Marvin Integrity windows throughout. Outdoors, a stunning courtyard-style backyard offers exceptional privacy with a fenced enclosure and a versatile shed equipped with a mini-split system—perfectly suited for a gym, studio, or additional flex space. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just moments from the scenic Junction & Breakwater Trail, the beloved Station on Kings, and the Lewes Public Library—with downtown Lewes less than half a mile away. This is more than a home; it is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive piece of Lewes history 5480-AL
  1. Listed by Chelsea Rose Bristow • Jack Lingo - Lewes
    P: (302)-382-6090 chelsea@jacklingo.com

Property Details for 901 Savannah Road

Tax ID Number
335-08.11-220.00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Coastal
Levels/Stories
3
LISTING UPDATED: 03/16/2026 11:16 AM

Property Details for 901 Savannah Road

StatusActive
MLS #DESU2104442
Days on Market34
Taxes$2,185 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,841 SF
CountySussex County
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Building Information for 901 Savannah Road

Stories3Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,841 SF

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Property Information for 901 Savannah Road

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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • County Tax: $211
  • City Town Tax: $100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: TN
  • School Tax: $1,874
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Fireplace - Gas
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Crown Molding, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Breakfast Room, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Countertop(s) - Granite
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 7
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s)
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Built-Ins, Cedar Lined Closet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,405.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,156.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,405.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, HardiPlank Type
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8045/4639/7388/804546397388_512_384_WM_Y9Rk1dWQTG4zjFJQ.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75.00 x 105.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaping
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Parcel ID: 5216126
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Upgraded Countertops, Breakfast Area
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Brick
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)

Property History for 901 Savannah Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2104442

$1,449,000—
Feb 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2104442

$1,499,900—
Apr 21, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1510106232

$1,300,000

+9.5% / yr

Apr 21, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2034662

$1,300,000—
Mar 27, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2034662

—
Mar 27, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DESU2034662

—
Feb 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2034662

$1,345,000—
Jul 30, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #420748558

$589,000

+11.8% / yr

Aug 23, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #341808997

$475,000

-11.6% / yr

Oct 3, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #317466301

$530,000

-4.9% / yr

Jan 21, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #256481517

$740,000—
Jan 21, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #1000915390

$740,000—
Nov 30, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #1000915390

—
Oct 4, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000915390

$795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2104442

$1,449,000
02/20/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2104442

$1,499,900
04/21/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1510106232

$1,300,000

+9.5% / yr

04/21/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2034662

$1,300,000
03/27/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2034662

—
03/27/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DESU2034662

—
02/09/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2034662

$1,345,000
07/30/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #420748558

$589,000

+11.8% / yr

08/23/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #341808997

$475,000

-11.6% / yr

10/03/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #317466301

$530,000

-4.9% / yr

01/21/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #256481517

$740,000
01/21/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #1000915390

$740,000
11/30/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #1000915390

—
10/04/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000915390

$795,000

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Public Records for 901 Savannah Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,500Additions$11,100Total$17,600
Tax Record2025$2,086 ($174 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,023 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,023 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,876 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN335-8.11-220.00

Schools near 901 Savannah 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
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 901 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958

901 Savannah Road is a single family home for sale in Lewes, DE 19958. This property was listed for sale on February 20, 2026 by Jack Lingo - Lewes, it's currently listed at $1,449,000. It has been on the market for a total of 34 days and was last sold on April 21, 2023. 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. 901 Savannah Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,405 sqft single family home built in 1927.

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