Homes for Sale in Lewes

The historic town of Lewes, population 3,200, is in the heart of Delaware’s beach resort region. A walking town with distinctive history, architecture and culture, Lewes is a wonderful complement to its Sussex County neighbors Milton, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island.

Lewes proudly identifies itself as “The First Town in the First State.” This is because the community, founded in 1631, was the first European settlement of Delaware and the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Residents are proud of their history and Lewes visitors are drawn to the community’s many historic homes and landmarks.

Lewes is located at the intersection of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Cape Henlopen. The community is considered a gateway to the Delaware resort region, encompassing the outlet malls of Rehoboth Beach, the beaches and trails of Cape Henlopen State Park and the fishing opportunities on Lewes Harbor. Also worthy of note are Lewes’ many fine and casual restaurants and unique retail shops. Public schooling is provided by the Cape Henlopen School District, which manages eight campuses in total. Four of these schools are in Lewes: Cape Henlopen High School, Beacon Middle School, Richard Shields Elementary and Sussex Consortium PK-12. Lewes’ economy offers employment opportunities in educational, health and social services; retail trade; and travel-related services. Like the economy, Lewes’ housing market is strong and diverse with single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and some land lots available for purchase. | More on Lewes |

The real estate options in Lewes include healthy selections of detached, single-family homes, condominiums/townhouses, and land. There are properties located in or very close to the historic downtown area, as well as more secluded properties. There are also active adult 55+ communities with full amenities in the Lewes area, as well as new home communities built by the nation’s largest homebuilders. Prices for detached, single-family homes range from the mid-$200,000s up to about $1.5 million. Amenities include large lots with immaculate landscaping, plus scenic views of nearby canals, waterways and beaches. Home styles range from colonial to contemporary and both new construction and historic properties are available. Many of Lewes’ single-family homes are priced below $600,000, including some properties in the following neighborhoods: Breakwater, Angola by The Bay, Pilottown Village, and Bayfront at Rehoboth. Properties priced above $600,000 are Lewes’ most elegant and exclusive homes. Condominium and townhouse units are also plentiful. These typically sell in the range of the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$700,000s. For those who wish to custom build, a selection of undeveloped residential land is available. Prices vary according to lot size and location. Looking for your new home? View currently listed homes in Lewes Delaware. See market trends of Lewes real estate market including average home prices, property values, townhomes, condominiums and other property types. Interested in bank owned or foreclosure properties? Access foreclosures, bank owned properties, short sales and more real estate in Lewes Delaware.