Thoughtfully designed for everyday living and memorable entertaining, this exceptional coastal residence offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and timeless style in one of Lewes' most sought-after communities. With a recent $100,000 price reduction, this exceptional home now represents outstanding value for its size, quality, location, and extensive upgrades. Opportunities like this east of Coastal Highway are uncommon. Buyers seeking luxury coastal living at an exceptional price should schedule their private tour soon before this opportunity is gone. A dramatic vaulted entry welcomes you with a striking wood banister and bridge overlooking the Great Room, setting the tone for the home's open, airy, and sophisticated design. The stunning Great Room showcases a wall of windows overlooking the private rear yard, while two custom triple bookshelves surround the natural gas fireplace, creating a warm and inviting focal point for everyday living and entertaining. The upgraded Gourmet Kitchen is equipped with GE appliances, abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar with seating for five, walk-in pantry, and designer tile backsplash with decorative accent, flowing effortlessly into a bright vaulted Sunroom with sliding glass doors leading to the outdoor living space. The first-floor Primary Suite offers a peaceful retreat with a tray ceiling, plantation shutters, two walk-in closets, and a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring a soaking tub, custom tile work, and private water closet. A private Office with French doors, transom window, and plantation shutters adds both function and elegance, while a full Bathroom on the main level provides added convenience. The second floor features an Ensuite Bedroom with a private Bathroom and walk-in closet, plus two additional Bedrooms and a hall Bath. The oversized Finished Basement expands the living space with a large media and recreation area, an additional flex room, a full Bathroom, and extensive unfinished space ideal for storage, a workshop, or hobby area. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a beautifully landscaped backyard featuring a pergola draped in wisteria, paver patio, built-in grill, natural gas fireplace, and garden beds for flowers and fresh vegetables. Lush landscaping, including a dramatic 25-foot banana plant and mature elephant ears, creates a private, resort-inspired setting rarely found in the area. Situated in a quiet enclave of only 80 single-family homes in the highly desirable Breakwater community, adjacent to the scenic Junction & Breakwater Trail, this home offers easy biking or walking access to downtown Lewes and the beaches. Located approximately 1.5 miles from Lewes Beach and 4 miles from Cape Henlopen State Park, residents enjoy outstanding amenities including a fitness center, pool complex, and active social calendar.
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$191Price/Sq.Ft.
$220/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carol Materniak• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-645-6100 (broker)
Bought with Carol Materniak• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $3,651 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 16624 Shoal Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DESU2110804
Sep 11, 2026
Sold
$1,050,000
$191/sq ft
Sep 5, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$1,050,000
$191/sq ft
Aug 13, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2026
Price Changed
$1,149,900
$209/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Price Changed
$1,249,900
$227/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Listed
$1,399,900
$255/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Price Changed
$1,399,900
$255/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Coming Soon
$139,990,000
$25,453/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001129408
Nov 6, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 21, 2012
Listed
$489,900
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,690 (−0.4%)
$115,850 + $285,850
$401,700
2025
$1,697 (−39.0%)
$115,850 + $285,850
$401,700
2024
$2,780
$115,850 + $285,850
$401,700
2023
$2,777 (+3.6%)
$9,000 + $47,400
$56,400
2022
$2,681 (+0.9%)
$9,000 + $47,400
$56,400
2021
$2,656 (+0.3%)
$9,000 + $47,400
$56,400
2020
$2,648 (−0.1%)
$9,000 + $47,400
$56,400
2019
$2,652 (+7.1%)
$9,000 + $47,400
$56,400
2018
$2,477 (+4.4%)
$9,000 + $47,400
$56,400
2017
$2,372 (+5.3%)
$9,000 + $47,400
$56,400
2016
$2,252
$9,000 + $47,400
$56,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,715
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
335-8.00-796.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
MR
Medium-Density Residential
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential development in areas which are or which are expected to become generally urban in character, but where sanitary sewers and public water supplies may or may not be available at the time of construction, together with such churches, recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The district is located to protect existing development of this character and contains vacant land considered appropriate for such development in the future.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener