Iconic 18th century Lewes Landmark Located on picturesque Pilottown Rd, this home has been lovingly cared for by just a few families. Step back in time as you walk through the front door into a spacious foyer, light filled library and the handcrafted stairway. All cedar shake exterior, hand hewn beams, brick nogging, original hardwood floors and multiple fireplaces. Perfect layout for year-round or second home living. Entertain your guests with dinner on the second-floor deck, overlooking Pilottown Road, the Overfalls, and the canal or host a game night for your friends in the game room. Your family and friends will enjoy the cozy bedrooms, multiple decks, formal and informal dining areas, and a fire pit for making s'mores with the kids or enjoying a drink under the stars. The Canal Front Park is right across the street, where you can get active with a game of pickleball, a tennis match, or walking your furry friend. Steps away from the charming shops and dining of Second Street and a short bike ride to Lewes Beach, a true Lewes Gem.
Single-familyProperty Type
1700Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lee Ann Wilkinson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
•302-645-6661 (broker)
Bought with Nadiene Ringler-Friedrich• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
UNIQUELY LEWES WITH AUTHENTIC APPEAL! Historic home lovers, this one is for you! One-of-a-kind home on Pilottown Road simultaneously stands out with historic charm and blends seamlessly into its natural landscape. A true Lewes original, Colonial-era home emanates mid-late 1700s architectural interest with original exposed brick and beams, extensive carpentry and built-ins, 4 working woodburning fireplaces and a chimney installed for a 5th on the second floor, clawfoot tub, and more. Stainless steel kitchen appointments reside easily amid original brick walls. Owned solar panels harness modern efficiency. Enjoy plenty of private sitting areas inside and out; relax on the private deck/balcony off the master bedroom or among the backyard~s established, enchanting, lush gardens - a perfect perch to enjoy Lewes life along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Just steps to the heart of Historic Lewes shopping and dining, and a relaxing bike ride to shopping, the library, and the Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean beaches and Cape Henlopen State Park. Truly an eclectic pairing of original period style and modern design elements. Call for a personal tour!
BRIGHT MLS #DESU138680
Sep 5, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2019
Price Changed
$1,350,000
$389/sq ft
Apr 18, 2019
Listed
$1,495,000
$430/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1995
Sold
$200,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,889 (−0.4%)
$337,600 + $349,000
$686,600
2025
$2,900 (+144.2%)
$337,600 + $349,000
$686,600
2024
$1,188
$337,600 + $349,000
$686,600
2023
$1,187 (+3.6%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2022
$1,145 (+0.9%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2021
$1,135 (+54.8%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2019
$733 (+11.4%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2018
$658 (+7.3%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2017
$614 (+6.7%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2016
$575 (+5.9%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2014
$543
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
Tax history for 304 Pilottown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,889 (−0.4%)
$337,600 + $349,000
$686,600
2025
$2,900 (+144.2%)
$337,600 + $349,000
$686,600
2024
$1,188
$337,600 + $349,000
$686,600
2023
$1,187 (+3.6%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2022
$1,145 (+0.9%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2021
$1,135 (+54.8%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2019
$733 (+11.4%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2018
$658 (+7.3%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2017
$614 (+6.7%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2016
$575 (+5.9%)
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
2014
$543
$5,400 + $18,700
$24,100
*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
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
96 ft.
Lot depth
63 ft.
Lot size
6,046 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,725
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
335-8.07-282.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
R-4 (H)
Residential Medium-Density (Historic) Zone
Provide for residential development adjacent to the City's Town Center Zoning District.Amended 9-14-2020; Preserve face-to-face intimacy in an urban setting.; Preserve architecturally diverse but harmonious streetscapes.; Encourage a residential development pattern that is: Appropriate for older, densely settled sections of the City and also provides for light, air, and private open space.; Compact and urban so that nearby commercial and public services are available to residents by walking or bicycling.