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Property Description
WELCOME TO A BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED GEM IN THE HEART OF THE LEWES HISTORIC DISTRICT! With keen and talented eyes, the renovation of 132 S. Washington Ave perfectly blends the much coveted historic charm with modern style and convenience. Step inside this 5-bedroom, 2 full and 2 half-bath home to discover a thoughtfully updated interior featuring a gorgeous new kitchen with all the bells & whistles, inviting living and dining rooms, a convenient first-floor suite, laundry room, and a half bath. The second floor offers three bright bedrooms and a full bath, while the third floor provides a private retreat with fifth bedroom, an additional 1/2 bath, and a cozy living space, - all perfect for a home office, studio, or guest quarters. Comfort meets efficiency with a high-performance mini split heating and cooling system - ensuring year-round comfort. Step outside to enjoy a private backyard oasis complete with a charming second building, offering endless possibilities for storage, a workshop, or even future expansion. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this move-in ready gem in the heart of Lewes - and all the much acclaimed shopping, dining, and beach opportunities in our area!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 132 S Washington Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,275,000
- Taxes: $1,076 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2091328
- Added to Site: 218 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Skylight(s)
- Appliances: Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper 2 - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom - F, Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 5 - Flooring - Carpet, Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Main Floor, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Public, Gravel Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
- County: Sussex
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Driving Directions: Kings Hwy toward downtown Lewes, then right on S. Washington. House is on the right.
- Direction Faces: Northeast
- Location Details: Downtown
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Cape Henlopen
- Elementary School: Lewes
- Middle School: Frederick D. Thomas
- High School: Cape Henlopen
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Other
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Tankless
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Block, CPVC/PVC, Fiber Cement, Frame, Glass, Stick Built, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,275
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,050 Sq. Ft.
- Unfin. Above Grnd: 225 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1885
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed Shop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 115.00
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
- Lot Features: Private, Rear Yard
- Zoning: TN
- Lot Description: Private, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $656.1
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $437
- City/TownTax: $600
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $39
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $1,076
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed and Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Lee Ann Wilkinson
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Schools
Schools serving 132 S Washington Ave
School District:Cape Henlopen School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Mariner Middle School 16391 Harbeson Road, Milton, DE 19968 | 5-8 | 9.4 mi |
Cape Henlopen High School 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 | 8-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 132 S Washington Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/14/2025
Sold
$1,275,000
-5.2%
MLS
9/18/2025
Price Reduced
$1,345,000
-3.58%
MLS
8/29/2025
Price Reduced
$1,395,000
-6.69%
MLS
7/27/2025
Listed
$1,495,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
132 S Washington Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958 (MLS# DESU2091328) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,275,000 on November 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 132 S Washington 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.

