Lewes Canalfront Building
For Sale
Under Contract
$1,995,000
GILLS NECK Road lot A, Lewes, DE 19958
LAND - LEWES, DE
Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size1.00 Acre
Days on Market138
Property Features for GILLS NECK Road lot A
General Information
Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Elementary school district
CAPE HENLOPEN
Middle school district
CAPE HENLOPEN
High school district
CAPE HENLOPEN
Standard status
Active Under Contract
Lot size
1.00 Acre
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
2100
Utilities
Water front features
Waterfront, Navigable Water
Water front
1
Listing Agency:
Jack Lingo - Rehoboth
(302) 227-3883
Listed By:
SHAUN TULL · License #RS-0016284
(302) 226-6417
Added: Mar 23
Changed: Jul 9
Last Checked: Aug 7 at 3:06AM
MLS# DESU2107150
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This is a rare opportunity to own an oversized building site along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal in Lewes, Delaware. The property spans an acre or more and offers the ability to add a private boat dock, subject to permitting. This would be a launch point for exploring the inland bays. The expansive building lot provides room for a large custom home, swimming pool, guest or pool house, and accessory structure. It is ideally located within walking distance from downtown restaurants and shops, a short bike ride from Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park, and adjacent to the Junction & Breakwater Trail. The lot will also benefit from direct access to a potential future 1.5-acre city park and dedicated open space immediately behind the property. This canalfront property presents an opportunity to create a signature residence in one of Delaware's coastal towns.
Key Highlights
- Oversized canalfront building lot along the Lewes‑Rehoboth Canal in Lewes, Delaware
- Property spans an acre or more, with waterfront frontage and navigable water noted
- Select waterfront parcel offers potential for a private boat dock (subject to permitting)
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
45
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Waterfront Land - Rare oversized building site on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal.
Where is this waterfront land located?
The property is located at GILLS NECK Road lot A Lewes, DE.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Oversized canalfront building lot along the Lewes‑Rehoboth Canal in Lewes, Delaware; Property spans an acre or more, with waterfront frontage and navigable water noted; Select waterfront parcel offers potential for a private boat dock (subject to permitting)
