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Property Description
ICONIC LEWES LANDMARK! Truly a one-of-a-kind stately & historic home, located in the desirable community of Shipcarpenter Square on a beautifully landscaped corner lot! The home was originally commissioned in 1879 by River Boat Captain James Orton, located on 4th Street, and moved in 1984 to its current location as part of the creation of Shipcarpenter Square. Fast forward to modern day and the current home is extensively updated to modern-day sensibilities & expectations, with major renovations in 2018 to the kitchen / dining area & other aspects of the interior - all while retaining the home's authentic Victorian character & charm. The interior renovations, coupled with meticulous exterior renovations (including extensive repairs & improvements to trim, siding & porches, a complete renovation of the exterior landscaping, major enhancements of the outdoor living spaces, the addition of a new 2 car garage complete with a temperature-controlled and remote-lift storage loft above garage & an additional insulated storage area, a custom outdoor shower, replacement of the entire roof w/ cedar shingles in 2019, and repainting & repair of the entire exterior in 2023) - truly make this a property that has paid attention to all the details and exceeds expectations on every level! Note: See MLS attachments for detailed summary of home and all recent renovations & improvements.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16 Ship Carpenter Square
General
- Sold For: $1,750,000
- HOA FEE: $33/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $3,270 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2046796
- Added to Site: 876 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom - F, Upper 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry, Island, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Office: Office - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Upper 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outside Shower
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
- County: Sussex
- Development Name: Shipcarpenter Sq
- Subdivision: Shipcarpenter Sq
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Driving Directions: Corner of W 3rd St and Burton Ave
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Cape Henlopen
Community
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Zoned, Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned, Oil, Electric
- Water Heater: Tankless
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Victorian
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stick Built, Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Screens
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,935
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,935 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1879
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,026
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 24.89 x 130.45 x 109.52 x 87.07 x 58.00 x 103.14
- Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Front Yard
- Zoning: TN
- Lot Description: Corner, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Front Yard
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $630.29
- Association Fee: $400
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2022
- School Tax: $1,820
- City/TownTax: $1,262
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $188
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $3,270
- Tax Year: 2022
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Gladiator garage system, island hanging pot rack, large mirror & TV in owner's suite, treadmill, sofa and chair on 3rd floor, painting of house in 2nd floor hall, wrought aluminum Victorian porch furniture, and wood for garage ceiling in middle of garage.
- Lot Number: 8
Listed and Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Lee Ann Wilkinson
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Schools
Schools serving 16 Ship Carpenter Square
School District:Cape Henlopen School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Beacon Middle School 19483 John J Williams Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 | 4-8 | 4.3 mi |
Cape Henlopen High School 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 | 8-12 | 1.4 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 16 Ship Carpenter Square
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/08/2023
Sold
$1,750,000
-5.4%
MLS
10/05/2023
Price Reduced
$1,849,900
-2.38%
MLS
9/17/2023
Price Reduced
$1,895,000
-5.01%
MLS
8/25/2023
Listed
$1,995,000
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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.
16 Shipcarpenter Square, Lewes, DE 19958 (MLS# DESU2046796) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,750,000 on December 08, 2023. Want to learn more about 16 Shipcarpenter Square? 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.

