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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

~$6,787/mo

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

List $900K

5 bd4 ba3,540 sqft

22119 WELCHES WAY, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Compass

New

~$6,781/mo

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

List $900K

4 bd3 ba2,745 sqft

15220 W KEA WAY, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

New

~$7,265/mo

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

List $925K

3 bd3 ba1,650 sqft

53 CAPE HENLOPEN DR, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Premier - Rehoboth

New

~$3,012/mo

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

List $415K

3 bd2 ba1,300 sqft

9 CEDARWOOD DR, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of BAY COAST REALTY

New

~$2,683/mo

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

List $340K

2 bd2 ba1,272 sqft

24258 ZINFANDEL LN, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Emerald

New

~$23,243/mo

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

List $3.2M

5 bd5 ba4,209 sqft

33357 HORSESHOE CT, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

New

~$7,044/mo

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

List $945K

4 bd3 ba2,892 sqft

17327 VENABLES DR, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Premier - Lewes

New

~$4,252/mo

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

List $579K

4 bd3 ba2,600 sqft

23547 ELMWOOD AVE W, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Home Team Realty

New

~$2,359/mo

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

List $325K

2 bd2 ba1,246 sqft

12001 OLD VINE BLVD, LEWES

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

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The Lewes market, by the numbers

A read on pricing, competition, and negotiating room.

Active listings

441

Median list price

$650K

New this week

Homes w/ price cut

44%

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 $650K, or roughly $4,899 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 44% 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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