8 Rhode Island Avenue

Lewes, DE 19958

$2,125,000
Price
7
Beds
3
Baths
3,290 Sq. Ft.
$646 / Sq. Ft.
3,290
Sq. Ft.
$646
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Unbeatable location on the Corner of Bay and Rhode Island! Just one house off the beach with enough space for everyone and an incredible rental history. Run away to this classic coastal home to rediscover your favorite beach memories and unfold new ones. The spacious wraparound screened porch sets the table for bushels of crabs and sunset happy hours. Bright, beachy interior offers ample space to relax; original wood trim accents, wood floors and character; two first-floor bedrooms, five second floor...Unbeatable location on the Corner of Bay and Rhode Island! Just one house off the beach with enough space for everyone and an incredible rental history. Run away to this classic coastal home to rediscover your favorite beach memories and unfold new ones. The spacious wraparound screened porch sets the table for bushels of crabs and sunset happy hours. Bright, beachy interior offers ample space to relax; original wood trim accents, wood floors and character; two first-floor bedrooms, five second floor bedrooms, outdoor shower and huge garage for bikes, kayaks, paddle boards and more! Host family and friends effortlessly with built-in fun on the Delaware Bay, or take a bike ride to in-town Historic Lewes, dining, shopping, fantastic Cape Henlopen State Park, the library, and bike path to Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy some beach time all to yourself or enjoy a strong rental market in this beach block gem on the Delaware Coast.
  1. Listed by Lee Ann Wilkinson • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
    P: (302)-645-6664 leeann@leeanngroup.com

Property Details for 8 Rhode Island Avenue

Tax ID Number
335-04.19-53.00
Ownership
Land Lease
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Coastal
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/20/2024 11:15 AM

Property Details for 8 Rhode Island Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #DESU2072812
Days on Market36
Taxes$2,295 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Land Lease
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
CountySussex County

Building Information for 8 Rhode Island Avenue

Stories2Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

Property Information for 8 Rhode Island 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: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: Lewes Bay Beach
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 130.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Feet
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $82
  • City Town Tax: $1,292
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: TN
  • School Tax: $921
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch, Additional Bedroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-in, Pantry
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 7
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 12
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 13
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 14
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Balcony Access, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 15
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Financial Information
Financial Information
  • Annual Rental Income: $78,000
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,290.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,241.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,725.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Partial
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x100
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Corner
  • Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
  • Parcel ID: 5213119
  • Land Lease Amount: $0
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Annually
  • Land Lease Years Remaining: 120
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Country, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Porch(es), Screened, Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)

Property History for 8 Rhode Island 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 8 Rhode Island Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$9,000Additions$11,550Total$20,550
Tax Record2023$1,013 ($84 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,897 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,897 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN335-4.19-53.00

Schools near 8 Rhode Island 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

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8 Rhode Island Avenue is a single family home for sale in Lewes, DE 19958. This property was listed for sale on October 19, 2024 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, it's currently listed at $2,125,000. It has been on the market for a total of 36 days and was last sold on May 15, 2015. 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. 8 Rhode Island Avenue is a 7-bed, 3-bath, 3,290 sqft single family home built in 1974.

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