303 Midland Avenue

Lewes, DE 19958

$859,900
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
912 Sq. Ft.
$943 / Sq. Ft.
912
Sq. Ft.
$943
per Sq. Ft.

Description

CELEBRATE THE IDYLLIC LEWES BEACH LIFESTYLE from this beloved 2 bedroom/2 bath classic cottage. Steeped in history, "Midland Cottage" was originally a barracks house for soldiers serving at Fort Miles in what is now Cape Henlopen State Park. Most recently it has acted as the coastal retreat for the current owners' family and cherished over the course of four generations. Now, the time has come for new owners to create their own memories. Ideal location allows you to experience the best of both worlds...CELEBRATE THE IDYLLIC LEWES BEACH LIFESTYLE from this beloved 2 bedroom/2 bath classic cottage. Steeped in history, "Midland Cottage" was originally a barracks house for soldiers serving at Fort Miles in what is now Cape Henlopen State Park. Most recently it has acted as the coastal retreat for the current owners' family and cherished over the course of four generations. Now, the time has come for new owners to create their own memories. Ideal location allows you to experience the best of both worlds - just steps from the sand and the soothing waters of the Delaware Bay, it's also an easy stroll across the canal bridge to all your favorite restaurants and attractions of downtown, historic Lewes. Should you outgrow the quaint and charming Midland Cottage, the 50x95 lot can act as a blank canvas, awaiting your architectural vision for a custom-built home equipped to serve your long-term needs. DON'T DELAY - ACT NOW to secure your piece of quintessential Lewes - just in time to kick off the summer season and celebrate Memorial Day from the tranquility of Lewes Beach.
  1. Listed by Lee Ann Wilkinson • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
    P: (302)-645-6664 leeann@leeanngroup.com
  2. Listed by Erin Marsh Lee • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
    P: (302)-645-6661 erinlee@leeanngroup.com

Property Details for 303 Midland Avenue

Tax ID Number
335-04.20-165.00
Ownership
Land Lease
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/07/2024 10:25 AM

Property Details for 303 Midland Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #DESU2059394
Days on Market226
Taxes$1,014 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Land Lease
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,750 SF
CountySussex County

Building Information for 303 Midland Avenue

Stories1Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,750 SF

Property Information for 303 Midland Avenue

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN
  • School District County ID: 300200396895
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SUSSEX
  • MLS Area: Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: Lewes Beach
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 1.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $51
  • City Town Tax: $452
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Zoning: TN
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • School Tax: $511
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Utility Room, Full Bath
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminated, Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Breakfast Nook
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 5
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Laminated
Room 8
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminated
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1986
  • Total Finished SQFT: 912.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 95.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Landscaping
  • Location Type: Bayside
  • Parcel ID: 5213322
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Land Lease Amount: $0
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Annually
  • Land Lease Years Remaining: 121
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)

Property History for 303 Midland Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 303 Midland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,900Additions$6,500Total$11,400
Tax Record2023$562 ($47 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt912 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt912 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,748 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN335-4.20-165.00

Schools near 303 Midland Avenue

This home is within Cape Henlopen School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mariner Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cape Henlopen High School
Public9 to 12

Sussex Consortium
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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303 Midland Avenue is a single family home for sale in Lewes, DE 19958. This property was listed for sale on April 12, 2024 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, it's currently listed at $859,900. This listing's school district is Cape Henlopen School District. Nearby schools include Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School, Mariner Middle School and Cape Henlopen High School. 303 Midland Avenue is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 912 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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