East of Rt. 1 - in town Lewes home on the Historic Register and across the street from the canal! Original foundation was built around 1671. The town had about 41 residents at that time. This house was one of the town's first 100 patents. The Orton family resided in the house, and Orton served in the Revolutionary War and was an early pilot. The house stood during the war of 1812. The family donated the lands across the street on the canal to be used for little league fields. This home has been renovated and improved by the current owners. It has the look of a classic colonial home, but upgraded for all current-day conveniences. Offered for use as a primary residence, second home or investment/rental property. Sitting on a quarter acre there is room to add a pool. This property is a must-see for anyone interested in living in town Lewes. Located within walking distance to town shopping, dining, canalfront park and walking or biking distance to Lewes Beach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by JOANN GLUSSICH• Keller Williams Realty
•302-360-0300 (broker)
Bought with Lee Ann Wilkinson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
In-Town Lewes! Price Reduced!Home boasts colonial exterior blended with contemporary interior at an affordable price. This charmer has historical merit, was renovated in 2013 and is located along picturesque Pilottown Road. Lot is large and private with shady trees in back. Take witness to a walking town from this location. Referred to as the ?shining jewel? walk across the street to Lewes-Canal Front Park- a water front recreation area featuring parks, tennis, basketball, baseball, beautiful gardens and boat tours!
BRIGHT MLS #1001133496
Oct 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 2013
Listed
$649,900
$250/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001132112
Sep 14, 2013
Listing Removed
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May 22, 2013
Listed
$1,250,000
$481/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,671 (−0.4%)
$377,350 + $257,350
$634,700
2025
$2,681 (+118.4%)
$377,350 + $257,350
$634,700
2024
$1,227
$377,350 + $257,350
$634,700
2023
$1,226 (+3.6%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2022
$1,183 (+0.9%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2021
$1,173 (+0.3%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2020
$1,169 (−0.1%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2019
$1,171 (+7.1%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2018
$1,093 (+4.4%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2017
$1,047 (+5.3%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2016
$994 (+5.4%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2014
$943
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
Tax history for 314 Pilottown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,671 (−0.4%)
$377,350 + $257,350
$634,700
2025
$2,681 (+118.4%)
$377,350 + $257,350
$634,700
2024
$1,227
$377,350 + $257,350
$634,700
2023
$1,226 (+3.6%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2022
$1,183 (+0.9%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2021
$1,173 (+0.3%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2020
$1,169 (−0.1%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2019
$1,171 (+7.1%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2018
$1,093 (+4.4%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2017
$1,047 (+5.3%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2016
$994 (+5.4%)
$6,850 + $18,050
$24,900
2014
$943
$6,850 + $18,050
$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
Beds
—
Baths
4
Stories
2.5
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,531
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
335-8.07-279.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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.