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Homes for Sale in Lewes, Delaware

Delaware's first town blends a walkable historic district, calm bay beaches, and Cape Henlopen State Park. Search every Lewes home for sale by real monthly payment — from in-town cottages to coastal new builds.

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New

~$4,841/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $620K

3 bd2.5 ba2,142 sqft

218 SAMANTHA DR, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

New

~$3,687/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $475K

3 bd1.5 ba1,475 sqft

33318 BUTTERNUT CT, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC

New

~$3,635/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $450K

3 bd2.5 ba1,484 sqft

34432 SPRING BROOK AVE, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

New

~$4,564/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $589K

4 bd2 ba2,471 sqft

23463 OSPREY CT, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Jack Lingo - Rehoboth

New

~$769/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $100K

3 bd1 ba1,000 sqft

34219 MAPLE LN, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Select Group

New

~$3,149/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $395K

3 bd2 ba1,584 sqft

31723 IMPETUS RD, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Premier - Lewes

New

~$3,829/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $495K

4 bd3 ba2,254 sqft

16 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

New

~$7,202/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $899K

4 bd3 ba3,400 sqft

18374 SOUTHAMPTON DR, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Monument Sotheby's International Realty

New

~$18,324/mo

Estimate only — not a binding offer; actual rate and payment vary by credit and lender.

List $2.4M

6 bd7 ba10,857 sqft

36031 TARPON DR, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Premier - Rehoboth

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The Lewes market, by the numbers

A read on pricing, competition, and negotiating room.

Active listings

437

Median list price

$610K

New this week

Homes w/ price cut

43%

Buying a home in Lewes

Lewes — Delaware's first town — combines a walkable historic district with calm bay beaches and the trails of Cape Henlopen State Park. Its blend of small-town charm and coastal access makes it one of Sussex County's most sought-after markets, with many purchases serving as second homes.

Inventory ranges from in-town cottages steps from Second Street to amenity-rich 55+ communities like Bay Crossing and larger coastal homes near the water. Coastal construction, flood considerations, and rental potential all shape value, and prices sit well above the statewide median.

For coastal buyers, the monthly carrying cost — insurance very much included — is the number that matters. HomeFio surfaces the true monthly payment on every Lewes listing so you can weigh a cottage against a condo on equal footing.

Lifestyle
Historic Second Street, bay beaches, and Cape Henlopen.
Second homes
Strong seasonal demand and rental potential.
Coastal costs
Factor flood insurance into the monthly payment.
Schools
Cape Henlopen School District.

Common questions about Lewes homes

How much do homes cost in Lewes, DE?

The median list price in Lewes is about $610K, or roughly $4,844 per month with taxes and insurance included — among the higher figures in Delaware, reflecting its coastal setting. In-town condos and 55+ homes start in the low $400Ks.

Is Lewes a good place for a second home?

Very. Many buyers purchase in Lewes as second homes, drawn by the walkable historic district, bay beaches, and Cape Henlopen State Park — just be sure to model insurance and any HOA costs into the monthly payment.

How competitive is the Lewes market?

It's seasonal. About 43% of listings take a price cut, so there is often more negotiating room than in Delaware's inland markets, especially off-season.

How does HomeFio's payment-first search work?

Enter your maximum monthly payment and every Lewes listing is colored to your payment, with taxes and coastal insurance folded in — the clearest way to compare true carrying costs at the beach.

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