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Property Description
THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY-whether you're seeking a dream personal residence, a luxurious vacation home, or a fantastic investment with rental potential, this one-of-a-kind property must be seen to be fully appreciated. Enjoy luxury living east of Route 1-free from HOA and just 5 minutes from Lewes Beach. The main house was completed in December 2023 and then enhanced with a custom-built detached garage with loft apartment, a heated concrete pool and spa, custom fencing with solar lights, and beautifully designed outdoor living spaces. Inside, the open-concept floor plan is filled with natural light, soaring ceilings, and sophisticated finishes. The gourmet kitchen features quartz countertops, a massive center island with breakfast bar, Café appliances, and natural gas cooking. Entertain with ease in the bright living room with cozy gas fireplace, work from a private home office, and enjoy two first-floor owner's suites with walk-in closets and spa-like baths. Upstairs offers a spacious loft plus four additional bedrooms, two with en suite baths. The finished basement takes entertaining to another level with a family room, game area, bar, home gym, and half bath, along with abundant storage in a conditioned area and walk-in attic. The 3-car attached garage includes an EV charger, sleek black glass garage doors, and a black carbon epoxy floor. Car enthusiasts will love the custom 8-car detached garage with epoxy floors, black glass doors, ceiling fans, and LED lighting. Above it sits a 790 sq. ft. apartment with living room, kitchen, bedroom, full bath, and mezzanine-ideal for guests, in-laws, or excellent rental potential. Step outside to your private retreat: a heated pool and spa (each with its own pump and heater), double courtyard with fireplace and built-in grill, custom lighting, screened porch, outdoor shower, and fenced yard with solar accents. A paver-edged driveway extends around the garage for added space and function. 2025 road improvements are currently being completed to provide convenient access to nearby Lewes-Georgetown walking and biking path. Premium features include: whole-property security camera system, smart home technology, pre-wiring for solar, electric blinds on rear windows, plantation shutters throughout, and custom drapes in living and dining areas. Schedule your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16516 New Rd
General
- Sold For: $2,800,000
- Taxes: $2,962 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2091016
- Added to Site: 262 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Loft, Office, Storage Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wine Storage, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 4
- Main Floor Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, BBQ Grill, Hot Tub, Outside Shower, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 11
- Total Spaces: 11
- Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Garage - Rear Entry
Location
- Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
- County: SUSSEX
- Driving Directions: From New Rd going south, home on left.
School Information
- School District: Cape Henlopen
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Zoned, Ductless/Mini-Split, Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Zoned, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Tankless, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs, Outside Entrance, Interior Access
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Screens
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 9,397
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 9,397 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 7,667 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,730 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2023
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: 2nd Garage, Guest House
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.75
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 32,670
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 150.00 x 220.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $374.98
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $2,695
- County Tax: $239
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $2,962
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1655
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 18
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Lee Ann Wilkinson
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Brian Donahue
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Schools
Schools serving 16516 New Rd
School District:Cape Henlopen School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 | PK-5 | 1.9 mi |
Mariner Middle School 16391 Harbeson Road, Milton, DE 19968 | 5-8 | 7.2 mi |
Cape Henlopen High School 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 | 8-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 16516 New Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/25/2026
Sold
$2,800,000
-2.61%
MLS
1/06/2026
Price Reduced
$2,875,000
-2.54%
MLS
9/02/2025
Listed
$2,950,000
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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.
16516 New Road, Lewes, DE 19958 (MLS# DESU2091016) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,800,000 on March 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 16516 New Road? 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.

