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Property Description
Unbeatable location on the Corner of Bay and Rhode Island! Just one house off the beach with enough space for everyone and an incredible rental history. Run away to this classic coastal home to rediscover your favorite beach memories and unfold new ones. The spacious wraparound screened porch sets the table for bushels of crabs and sunset happy hours. Bright, beachy interior offers ample space to relax; original wood trim accents, wood floors and character; two first-floor bedrooms, five second floor bedrooms, outdoor shower and huge garage for bikes, kayaks, paddle boards and more! Host family and friends effortlessly with built-in fun on the Delaware Bay, or take a bike ride to in-town Historic Lewes, dining, shopping, fantastic Cape Henlopen State Park, the library, and bike path to Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy some beach time all to yourself or enjoy a strong rental market in this beach block gem on the Delaware Coast.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 Rhode Island Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,850,000
- Taxes: $2,295 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2072812
- Added to Site: 459 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch, Additional Bedroom
- Interior Features: Attic, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Country, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom - F, Upper 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Attached Bathroom, Balcony Access, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Additional Bedroom - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Additional Bedroom - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Additional Bedroom - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Additional Bedroom - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 5: Additional Bedroom - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Bedroom 6: Additional Bedroom - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Other, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-in, Pantry, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Has Laundry
- 3 Season Porch: Screened Porch - Ceiling Fan(s), Main
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Beach
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outside Shower
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Porch(es), Screened, Deck(s), Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry
Location
- Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
- County: Sussex
- Development Name: Lewes Beach
- Subdivision: Lewes Beach
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Driving Directions: Head East on Savannah Road towards Lewes Beach, left on Cedar, right on Rhode Island Ave - Property will be on the left, on the corner of Bay & Rhode Island
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
- 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, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Dist. to Water: 130 Feet
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Coastal
- Architectural Style: Coastal
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access, Partial
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Screens
- Doors: Storm
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,725
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,290 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1974
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,000
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 100
- Lot Features: Landscaping, Corner
- Zoning: TN
- Lot Description: Landscaping, Corner
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Type: Bay
- Water Front Name: Lewes Bay Beach
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $592.71
- Land Lease Fee Freq: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $921
- City/TownTax: $1,292
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $82
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $2,295
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1241
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Land Lease
- Exclusions: Floating Beach Mat, Large Steam Pot in Pantry
- Inclusions: Chandelier on wrap around screened porch
Listed and Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Lee Ann Wilkinson
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Schools
Schools serving 8 Rhode Island Ave
School District:Cape Henlopen School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 | PK-5 | 1 mi |
Mariner Middle School 16391 Harbeson Road, Milton, DE 19968 | 5-8 | 9.3 mi |
Cape Henlopen High School 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 | 8-12 | 1.8 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 8 Rhode Island Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/30/2025
Sold
$1,850,000
-5.13%
MLS
4/16/2025
Price Reduced
$1,950,000
-8.24%
MLS
10/19/2024
Listed
$2,125,000
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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.
8 Rhode Island Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958 (MLS# DESU2072812) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,850,000 on May 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 8 Rhode Island 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.

