Lewes Real Estate
For buyers looking for a home in Sussex County, homes and condos in historic Lewes are a great choice. Real estate in “the first town in the first state” is primarily comprised of single-family dwellings, with some condos & townhomes. Lewes homes were built mainly between 1970 and 1994 but there are some historic homes as well as new construction property for sale. Lewes homes are served by the Cape Henlopen School district. Read more about Lewes homes & condos.
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Beautiful Waterfront 5 Bedroom,...
- Price:
- $2,800,000
- City:
- Lewes
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 4
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- 588040
- Provider:
- Lewes Realty Inc
Beautiful Waterfront 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Home With Excellent Rental History. Multiple Decks To Enjoy...
Classic Bay Front Lewes Beach...
- Price:
- $2,695,000
- City:
- Lewes
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- 549706
- Provider:
- Jack Lingo Millsboro
Classic Bay Front Lewes Beach Home Circa 1940 On A Large Corner Lot With Full Basement And Attic. Two...
Five Br, 3 Full, 2 Half Ba...
- Price:
- $2,695,000
- City:
- Lewes
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- 586446
- Provider:
- Jack Lingo Millsboro
Five Br, 3 Full, 2 Half Ba Custom Home, Pool, Price Includes Parcel 94 With Dock On Canal. Granite Kitchen,...
Waterfront W/ 100'pier With...
- Price:
- $2,300,000
- City:
- Lewes
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 3
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- 573662
- Provider:
- Jack Lingo Millsboro
Waterfront W/ 100'pier With 30't At End,3davits(boat Lifts),all Flooring Either Oak Or Tile.20'x40'heated...
Please See Virtual Tour. Custom...
- Price:
- $2,250,000
- City:
- Lewes
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 6
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- 581197
- Provider:
- Long And Foster-rehoboth
Please See Virtual Tour. Custom Features:complete Exercise Room, Game Room, 3car Garage&basement W/separate...
Just Reduced! Lewes Bay Front,...
- Price:
- $2,195,000
- City:
- Lewes
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 5
- Type:
- Single Family
- MLS® #:
- 563838
- Provider:
- Jack Lingo Millsboro
Just Reduced! Lewes Bay Front, Custom Home, Elevator, About 5,100 Sq Ft, Bay Front Views From Most Rooms,...
Lewes Homes & Condos
Lewes Real Estate for Sale
Located proximally to Delaware Bay and Cape Henlopen, single-family homes in Lewes range from under $100K for a fixer-upper to almost $3 million for an expansive, luxury acreage estate. Lewes condos range from about $150K for a foreclosure or shortsale up to over $500K for a gorgeous waterfront condo with many prices in between. You can also find many exciting townhomes in Lewes. There is also has a great selection of property for sale in Lewes including waterfront lots or large land parcels for farming or developing.
Homes for sale in Lewes reflect the town's long history. Buyers can find homes here in styles such as Colonial, Victorian, Modern, Cottages, and many others.
Common amenities of Lewes homes for sale are state-of-the-art steel appliances, classy furniture, huge windows and high ceilings, and hardwood floors.
Recreation in Lewes
Lewes home owners enjoy a variety of local annual events and celebrations. Due to the long history of the area, many of the events in Lewes have a long history. There are many opportunies for outdoor recreation in Lewes, including: watersports, boating, hiking & biking, geocaching, kayaking and birding.
The town offers a lot of available activities for its residents and their visitors. These activities include walking the town to enjoying the beach, nature trails, bird sanctuaries, museums, Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, restaurants and shops. Residents of Lewes enjoy flaunting their major tourists spots such as the Zwaanendael Museum, where Delaware's history is showcased; Second Street, the town's main street which as a lot of shops, restaurants and historical venues; and the Fisherman's Wharf dock which has multiple restaurants, bait shops and hosts hundreds of boats from all over.
Meanwhile, food tripping is at its best with popular restaurants 1776 Restaurant, Aquave Restaurant and Bar, Cafe' Azafran, Fish On!, Gilligan's Waterfront Restaurant and Bar, King's Homemade Ice Cream Shop, Lewes Crab House, Lewes Pizza and Bar, Surfing Crab, Surfing Bagel and Deli, Tokoyo Steakhouse, Half Full, Striper Bites, Bethany Blues of Lewes, CAKE Bar and Capriottis Sandwich Shop.
Lewes is home to many convenient amenities such as a variety of shops and stores, the Beebe Medical Center, and many active civic groups and community associations.
History
Known as the First Town in the First State, Lewes was the earliest settlement in Delaware after it became the first state to adopt the U.S. Constitution. Since it is one of the oldest cities across America, its known for its rich cultural and historical heritage. Today, this aspect of the city is pretty much the pride of every Lewes homeowner.
With a total area of 4.3 square miles, 3.7 of which is land, Lewes, Delaware enjoys a population of a little more than 2,500, 80% of which are Caucasian. Since the Dutch were the first to settle in Lewes in 1631, a rich Dutch heritage is still visible in terms of traditions and practices of residents.
Lewes: Crime Rates
Property and violent crime rates in Lewes, DE are very low compared to crime in Delaware, which is below the national average, making Lewes a very safe community to live in.
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