8 Water Street

Lincoln, DE 19960

$550,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,726 Sq. Ft.
$202 / Sq. Ft.
2,726
Sq. Ft.
$202
per Sq. Ft.

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Description

Introducing 8 Water St., a stunning retreat nestled in the serene community of Pond Side Acres. Set on a picturesque 1.25-acre lot, this home offers tranquil pond views just across the street, where the water’s edge draws Delmarva’s abundant wildlife, including graceful swans and a variety of birds. From many windows throughout the home, you’ll be able to take in the peaceful beauty of the pond—a perfect backdrop for daily life. The welcoming covered front entry invites you inside to discover a world...Introducing 8 Water St., a stunning retreat nestled in the serene community of Pond Side Acres. Set on a picturesque 1.25-acre lot, this home offers tranquil pond views just across the street, where the water’s edge draws Delmarva’s abundant wildlife, including graceful swans and a variety of birds. From many windows throughout the home, you’ll be able to take in the peaceful beauty of the pond—a perfect backdrop for daily life. The welcoming covered front entry invites you inside to discover a world of architectural elegance. Wide plank Australian oak flooring, exquisite millwork, shiplap walls and ceilings, and custom cabinetry adorn every corner of this home. The main living area is a grand space with a soaring two-story vaulted ceiling, atrium doors leading to the rear yard, and an elegantly framed staircase and landing above—an ideal setting for both entertaining and intimate gatherings. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, boasting expansive granite countertops, custom mahogany, 42-inch display cabinetry with built-in pullouts, and a center island perfect for meal prep. Adjacent is a charming breakfast room, featuring a bow window and is crowned with an eye-catching wood ceiling, offering lovely views to enjoy as you start your day. The kitchen is complemented by a butler’s pantry and wet bar walk-through to the conveniently located spacious formal dining room. Escape to the luxurious primary suite on the main level, complete with a bump-out area framed in windows making it the perfect seating area, a walk-in closets, and a spa-like ensuite bath. The bathroom features a dual vanity, a soaking tub, a stall shower, and a private water closet. Also on the main floor is a guest bedroom with direct access to the powder bath, a spacious laundry room offering access to the oversized two-car garage and the inviting screened porch—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Upstairs, the grand staircase leads to two additional bedrooms, both featuring charming dormer bump-out spaces. A well-appointed hall bathroom serves the upper level, and a bonus room provides versatile space for a family room or recreation area. Two large walk-in attic spaces offer ample storage and the potential for additional living space if desired. Outside, the expansive backyard invites endless possibilities for outdoor living and entertaining, with plenty of green space to enjoy, a secure storage building, and an above-ground pool for those warm summer days. While this home boasts a peaceful Lincoln address, it’s just a short drive to the quaint town of Milton and the beautiful Delaware coastline. Come and explore the serenity, charm, and thoughtful design that 8 Water St. has to offer.
  1. Listed by ROBIN PALUMBO THOMPSON • Northrop Realty
    P: (302)-745-8541 robinpthompson@northroprealty.com

Property Details for 8 Water Street

Tax ID Number
230-13.00-112.00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2024 09:59 AM

Property Details for 8 Water Street

StatusActive
MLS #DESU2070694
Days on Market20
Taxes$1,379 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built2004
Lot Size0.99 AC / 43,124 SF
CountySussex County

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Building Information for 8 Water Street

Stories2Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size0.99 AC / 43,124 SF

Property Information for 8 Water Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MILFORD
  • School District County ID: 300200396900
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: ROSS (SUSSEX DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: MILFORD CENTRAL ACADEMY (SUSSEX DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MILFORD (SUSSEX DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SUSSEX
  • MLS Area: Cedar Creek Hundred (31004)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $112
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • School Tax: $1,269
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Attic, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom, Built-Ins, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 3
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Island, Pantry, Lighting - Recessed
Room 6
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Lighting - Ceiling
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Recessed
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 12
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Floored
Room 13
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Floored
Room 14
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,726.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,508.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,726.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame, Stick Built
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8034/0058/2964/803400582964_512_384_WM_LaByEFj_igSYC0yr.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, High, Wood Ceilings, Wood Walls
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Solid Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 307.00 x 162.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 5133770
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Bar, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Dispenser, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Security System
  • Door Features: Atrium, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Palladian, Screens, Transom, Wood Frame
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://media.homesight2020.com/8-Water-Street/idx
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened, Roof
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased, Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Private Sewer, Gravity Sept Fld
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)
  • List Agent URL: www.finddelawarerealestate.com

Property History for 8 Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 8 Water Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,500Additions$23,300Total$24,800
Tax Record2023$1,328 ($111 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,988 SqFtStories1Lot Size49,732 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004ZoningAR-1CountySUSSEXAPN230-13.00-112.00

Schools near 8 Water Street

This home is within Milford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Public - 1 to 5
Milford Central Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Milford Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Milford ILC
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Milford Central Academy
Public6 to 8

Milford Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Milford ILC
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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8 Water Street is a single family home for sale in Lincoln, DE 19960. This property was listed for sale on October 3, 2024 by Northrop Realty, it's currently listed at $550,000. This listing's school district is Milford School District. Nearby schools include Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Milford Central Academy and Milford Senior High School. 8 Water Street is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, 2,726 sqft single family home built in 2004.

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