Remarkable opportunity on the border of downtown Lewes! Situated on over 9 acres of land (over 4 acres of upland) along the Canary Creek with expansive water and wetland views. Located outside of Lewes City limits and under County Code, which provides more flexibility with building options. The existing home is ideal for extended family vacations, weekend getaways for large groups and well configured for entertaining. Inside, the home offers a welcoming entrance and thoughtfully designed floor plan with plenty of space for the entire family. A quality constructed home offering expansive rooms and hardwood flooring throughout. The large and open kitchen design leads to a dining room area and family room area with an oversized wood fireplace. In total, the home offers over 2,900 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Numerous updates include a newly installed roof, new windows throughout and an outdoor shower. Parking for over 10 cars for family and guests, with a large two car detached garage. Additional space available for on-sand, off-road, boats and other toys. More than a house, this property offers a way of life offering numerous options to expand the existing home, install a pool, or build new! Walking proximity to award-winning dining in historic downtown Lewes, shops, library and local museums. A quick bike ride to Lewes beach and world-class fishing grounds. Floor plans available upon request. Less than a 30 minute drive to the Delaware Coastal Airport, with its recently lengthened 5,500-foot runway, allowing easy access from New York, Boston and beyond. Contact us today for more details!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
9.47 acresLot Size
$472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by HENRY A JAFFE• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
•302-227-6767 (broker)
•justin.healy@msir.net (broker)
Bought with HENRY A JAFFE• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Once in a lifetime opportunity! 9.47+/- acres (upland 4.1+/- acres) located East of Rte 1, just outside the City limits of Lewes. Located on Canary Creek w/ uncompromised views of the creek & wetlands beyond. Well-maintained, one-owner home w/ expansive rooms & hardwood floors. Private well & septic.
BRIGHT MLS #1001055594
Jun 30, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 12, 2013
Listed
$700,000
$236/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,808 (−0.4%)
$604,000 + $300,900
$904,900
2025
$3,822 (+211.4%)
$604,000 + $300,900
$904,900
2024
$1,227
$604,000 + $300,900
$904,900
2023
$1,226 (+3.6%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2022
$1,183 (+0.9%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2021
$1,173 (+0.3%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2020
$1,169 (−0.1%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2019
$1,171 (+7.1%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2018
$1,093 (+4.4%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2017
$1,047 (+5.3%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2016
$994 (+5.4%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2014
$943
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
Tax history for 15842 New Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,808 (−0.4%)
$604,000 + $300,900
$904,900
2025
$3,822 (+211.4%)
$604,000 + $300,900
$904,900
2024
$1,227
$604,000 + $300,900
$904,900
2023
$1,226 (+3.6%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2022
$1,183 (+0.9%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2021
$1,173 (+0.3%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2020
$1,169 (−0.1%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2019
$1,171 (+7.1%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2018
$1,093 (+4.4%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2017
$1,047 (+5.3%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2016
$994 (+5.4%)
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
2014
$943
$2,650 + $22,250
$24,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9.47 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
335-8.00-4.00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
OS
Open Space Zone
Preserve the physical diversity and the harmonious relationship of the City with its natural environment by providing an opportunity to preserve lands from urban development.; Provide for open space lands, in recognition of the following: Value for recreation and aesthetic pleasures.; Importance in maintaining green and open buffers along scenic waterways and views.; Need for preserving tidal wetlands in a natural state.; Desirability of open spaces in dense, built-up neighborhoods with small private yards; Availability of dredge spoil disposal areas that are unsuitable for urban building development but are suitable for park and outdoor recreation opportunities.