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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,950 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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TIMELESS BEAUTY meets modern living in downtown Lewes! Originally built in 1900 and renovated with a new kitchen, sunroom , & primary suite bathroom, this classic Victorian offers the perfect blend of historic character and contemporary comfort. Step inside to discover hardwood and tile flooring throughout, a cozy living room featuring built-ins and an electric fireplace, a formal dining room, and a sunlit eat-in kitchen with an adjacent sunroom. The rare first-floor owner's suite boasts exposed beams, an en suite bath, and direct access to the beautifully landscaped grounds. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms plus a home office, along with a fully floored third-floor attic for extensive storage. Outdoor living shines with a front screened porch, a private, fenced-in hardscaped courtyard, a detached storage shed, and a classic coastal outdoor shower. Enjoy an unbeatable location within walking or biking distance to 2nd Street dining, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market, and the beach. Ideal as a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or lucrative vacation rental!

Full Property Details for 118 Madison Ave

General

  • Price: $995,000
  • Taxes: $2,029 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DESU2116758
  • Updated: 7/31/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Other, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Attic, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Built-Ins, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Electric
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Floor

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Outbuilding(s), Extensive Hardscape
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway
  • Parking Type: Driveway, On Street

Location

  • Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
  • County: SUSSEX
  • Driving Directions: From Kings Hwy, turn onto Madison Ave, home on right.
  • Historic District: Yes
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Cape Henlopen

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Stick Built, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: Vaulted Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings
  • Windows: Screens, Storm
  • Doors: Storm
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,950
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,950 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,950 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed

Lot Features

  • Property View: Garden/Lawn, Street
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 41.00 x 111.00
  • Zoning: TN
  • Lot Description: Rear Yard
  • Fencing (Description): Fully

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $510.26
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,301
  • City/TownTax: $581
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $147
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $2,029
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 320

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 4

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Lee Ann Wilkinson

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Schools serving 118 Madison Ave

School District:Cape Henlopen School District
NameGradesDistance
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School
820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958
PK-50.3 mi
Cape Henlopen High School
1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958
8-121 mi
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Price & Sales History for 118 Madison Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Listed
$995,000
20.61%
MLS
9/08/2023
Sold
$825,000
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Tax History for 118 Madison Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,447
142%
$12,150
—
2023
$598
4%
$12,150
—
2022
$577
1%
$12,150
—
2021
$572
—
$12,150
—
2020
$570
—
$12,150
—
2019
$571
7%
$12,150
—
2018
$534
5%
$12,150
—
2017
$511
5%
$12,150
—
2016
$485
—
$12,150
-4%
2015
$485
1%
$12,700
—
2014
$481
3%
$12,700
—
2013
$468
—
$12,700
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118 Madison Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958 (MLS# DESU2116758) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 118 Madison Avenue is currently listed for $995,000 and was received on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 118 Madison Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lewes? You can browse all Lewes real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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