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Property Description
Own a rare piece of Lewes history with this charming "Fisherman's Cottage" (circa 1720), just steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown. One of the town's earliest surviving residences, the home was originally built along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal and relocated to Third Street around 1900. It later served the community as a grocery store for over 60 years before being moved to its current site, expanded, and incorporated into a physician's office, with the rear addition. The property has been used as a private residence since 1996. Rich in character, the home features classic cypress shingles, wide-plank floors, and a cozy corner fireplace. The thoughtfully designed 2007 addition blends seamlessly with the original structure, showcasing variable-width reclaimed hardwood floors from a Pennsylvania factory and rustic ceiling beams. Abundant windows and French doors fill the home with natural light and offer beautiful garden views. Enjoy peaceful outdoor living on the tiled screened porch-perfect for relaxing while watching hummingbirds in the garden. The landscaped grounds, featured on the Lewes Garden Tour, boast a vibrant mix of perennials, including crepe myrtles, star magnolia, columnar oak, and a sour cherry tree. A large detached structure at the rear offers endless potential for storage, studio space, or future use.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 324 W 3rd St
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $2,216 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2108046
- Added to Site: 42 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened, Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
- County: SUSSEX
- Driving Directions: From Savannah Rd east, turn left on W 3rd, house on left
- Direction Faces: East
- Location Details: Downtown
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Cape Henlopen
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shake
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 1,680
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,680 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,680 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1720
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,663
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 146.00
- Zoning: TN
- Fencing (Description): Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $684.52
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,545
- City/TownTax: $467
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $204
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $2,216
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1212
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 82
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, GEORGE THOMASSON
Sold by Active Adults Realty, AUDREY HAMMOND
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Schools
Schools serving 324 W 3rd St
School District:Cape Henlopen School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Cape Henlopen High School 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 | 8-12 | 1.4 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 324 W 3rd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2026
Sold
$1,200,000
4.35%
MLS
4/15/2026
Listed
$1,150,000
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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.
324 W 3rd Street, Lewes, DE 19958 (MLS# DESU2108046) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on May 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 324 W 3rd Street? 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.

