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17696 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958

Fee-simple commercial property combines retail and wholesale seafood operations along Coastal Hwy.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market130

Property Features for 17696 Coastal Hwy

General Information

Standard status Pending
Property subtype Retail
Zoning C-1

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Land Use commercial, restaurant, retail, wholesale
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
Listed By: Sandra Ware · License #DE RS-0013446
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 24 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 3:23PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This fee-simple storefront property includes improvements supporting both retail and wholesale seafood operations. The offering encompasses two businesses on parcel 532, including the Lewes Fishhouse retail operation and a separate wholesale business. The property is identified as C-1 land and improvements and carries a Lewes, DE address.

Coastal Hwy frontage places the asset along a major beach roadway in southern Delaware. The operating enterprise has been established for 30+ years, and the owner is willing to remain involved to train the new buyer. Financial information requires a confidentiality agreement.

Key Highlights

  • Two seafood businesses operate on parcel 532: one retail and one wholesale
  • 30+ year operating seafood enterprise
  • Coastal Hwy frontage in southern Delaware

Property Analytics

Current Use

Lewes Fishhouse Seafood ... Specialty Food Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Daycare Center Barber Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

763
Businesses Nearby
181k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Home Improvements & Furnishings 39% Shops & Services 28% Dining 17% Groceries 14%
Lowe's Home Improvements & Furnishings
35,880 visits/mo 0.3 miles
The Home Depot Home Improvements & Furnishings
34,129 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Weis Markets Groceries
25,199 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Exxon Shops & Services
18,243 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Arby's Dining
12,813 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 19958, DE

27,911
Population
19,410
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
61
Median Age
49%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
47.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
590
Density / Sq Mi
$91,445
Median Household Income
$49,124
Median Earnings
$1,654
Median Rent
$488,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Fee-simple commercial property combines retail and wholesale seafood operations along Coastal Hwy.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 17696 Coastal Hwy Lewes, DE.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two seafood businesses operate on parcel 532: one retail and one wholesale; 30+ year operating seafood enterprise; Coastal Hwy frontage in southern Delaware
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