LASTING HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE! Discover enormous potential & local Lewes history inherent to this canal front gem. Since the 1700's, this member of the National Registry of Historic Places has witnessed the evolution of DE's First Town from its premier vantage point along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Since the time of its original owner, Cornelius Wiltbank (centuries ago), home has evolved w/ our vibrant town yet kept innate character. Today it's "twice as nice" with 5BR, 3.5 BA total, configured as 2 separate/fully functional residential units in the Lewes Historic District (one 3BR, 2BA; other is 2BR, 1.5BA). Enjoy one; rent the other - or create the ideal family living scenario! Home exudes authentic charm w/ hardwoods, exposed wood beams, recently updated kitchen on the 1st floor, finished 3rd floor attic/loft space. Separate carriage house offers more storage nestled in charming landscaped yard. Park 4-5 cars in the driveway, walk/bike to town & take part in the ongoing historical Lewes story!
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
5,700 sq ftLot Size
$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lee Ann Wilkinson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
•302-645-6661 (broker)
Bought with Sean Richardson• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
LASTING HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE! Discover enormous potential & local Lewes history inherent to this canal front gem. Since the 1700?s, this member of the National Registry of Historic Places has witnessed the evolution of DE?s First Town from its premier vantage point along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Since the time of its original owner, Cornelius Wiltbank (centuries ago), home has evolved w/ our vibrant town yet kept innate character. Today it?s ?twice as nice? with 5BR, 3.5 BA total, configured as 2 separate/fully functional residential units in the Lewes Historic District (one 3BR, 2BA; other is 2BR, 1.5BA). Enjoy one; rent the other - or create the ideal family living scenario! Home exudes authentic charm w/ hardwoods, exposed wood beams, recent HVAC/window updates, finished 3rd floor attic/loft space. Separate carriage house offers more storage nestled in charming landscaped yard. Park 4-5 cars in the driveway, walk/bike to town & take part in the ongoing historical Lewes story!
Public Records
Mar 5, 1986
Sold
$105,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,942 (−0.4%)
$335,200 + $363,900
$699,100
2025
$2,953 (+157.7%)
$335,200 + $363,900
$699,100
2024
$1,146
$335,200 + $363,900
$699,100
2023
$1,145 (+3.6%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2022
$1,105 (+0.9%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2021
$1,095 (+0.3%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2020
$1,092 (−0.1%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2019
$1,093 (+7.1%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2018
$1,021 (+4.4%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2017
$978 (+5.4%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2016
$928 (+5.5%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2014
$880
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
Tax history for 308 Pilottown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,942 (−0.4%)
$335,200 + $363,900
$699,100
2025
$2,953 (+157.7%)
$335,200 + $363,900
$699,100
2024
$1,146
$335,200 + $363,900
$699,100
2023
$1,145 (+3.6%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2022
$1,105 (+0.9%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2021
$1,095 (+0.3%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2020
$1,092 (−0.1%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2019
$1,093 (+7.1%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2018
$1,021 (+4.4%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2017
$978 (+5.4%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2016
$928 (+5.5%)
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
2014
$880
$5,300 + $17,950
$23,250
*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
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
88 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
5,719 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,450
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
335-8.07-281.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Paved Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Off Street, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater, Disposal