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4 Buckingham Dr
C Composite 59.5
Why this score? — see what drove the C grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +24.8/30.0
  • DSCR +8.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +6.4/10.0
  • Schools +4.2/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$224,425

4 Buckingham Dr · Lewes, DE 19958
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,570 sqft · Manufactured public records · 79 Days on market
Built 2014 $143/sqft · 46% above area ↓ 6% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Manufactured in 2014 and freshly painted, this lovely home has curb appeal, plus it backs to the mature treelined Minos Conway Rd. Enter the home via the large wrap-around porch into the spacious living room. The flex room is through the French doors. Make it your office, exercise room or a third bedroom. The formal dining room offers a ton of space for entertaining. The gourmet eat-in kitchen sports a huge island fitted with electrical outlets and space for an intimate bistro set. Sleek black appliances, lots of prep space and storage will make any chef happy! The primary bedroom, located at the rear of the home, overlooks the tree-lined backyard and offers a roomy walk-in closet and ensuite bath with dual sinks and walk-in shower. Completing the floor plan is the guest room and second bath. An ample laundry room with a utility sink and garage entry completes this floor plan. Got stuff? Store it in the garage. Outside find a secluded patio ready for your grill, firepit and slower-lower sunshine. Relax in your yard, entertain guests and spend time with family in a community with mature landscaping. Land Lease amenities include a beautiful clubhouse, heated indoor pool, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, a dog park, bocce ball and a horseshoe pit. You can participate in weekly activities and monthly events. You will have access to the Georgetown-Lewes Bike Trail and live only six miles from downtown Lewes.

Key facts

  • Ample laundry room
  • Huge island
  • Ensuite bath

Tags

LARGE WRAP-AROUND PORCHGOURMET EAT-IN KITCHENHUGE ISLANDROOMY WALK-IN CLOSETENSUITE BATHAMPLE LAUNDRY ROOM

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $224k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $473 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $224k).
  • Recommended offer: $211k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.8% vs local median 1.8% in Lewes — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 67/100 on livability (#40 in DE) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, health & safety A+; Watch: commute F, cost of living F.
  • Cape Henlopen School District (town): math 42% / reading 55% proficiency, ranked #5 of 26 in DE (top 19%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Milton Elementary School (math 47% / reading 57%, grade C-, #13 of 105 statewide, top 12%, 556 students, 0% FRL); Mariner Middle School (math 32% / reading 48%, grade F, #7 of 36 statewide, top 17%, 664 students, 0% FRL); Cape Henlopen High School (math 26% / reading 51%, grade F, #14 of 40 statewide, top 33%, 1,813 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 41% district-wide (41 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 822 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 4,354 units permitted in Sussex County in 2024 (344 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($97k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Sussex County population projected at +25% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 79 days — a 6% lower offer ($211k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $210,959 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 79 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.14%
Cap rate
8.82%
Cash-on-cash
9.03%
DSCR
1.40
GRM
7.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$139,499
List price
$224,425
Delta
60.88%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
1 within 2.0 mi
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
31702 Siham Rd #2339 0.63mi 3/2.0 1,524 (-3%) 22mo $130,000 $85 47
31658 Siham Rd Unit E-42 0.54mi 3/2.0 1,368 (-13%) 12mo $99,000 $72 43

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.77% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-5.2%
Equity multiple
0.81×
Total profit
$-11,820
Equity at exit
$33,462
10-year hold
IRR
1.6%
Equity multiple
1.10×
Total profit
$6,596
Equity at exit
$19,404

Cash invested: $62,839 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
70 Landlord-Friendly
State Delaware
70 Landlord-Friendly · D+7
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Court of Common Pleas hears L&T; moderate-paced. No state rent control.

ZIP-level market 19958

Rents YoY
0.8%
Active inventory
822
Price-to-rent
7.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,562 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,177
Tax est. 1.5%
$281 /mo · $3,366/yr
Insurance
$94
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$538
Net cashflow
$473

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,963
Max offer price $224,425
Occupancy floor 77%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $628 -5% $551 +0% $473 +5% $396 +10% $318
Rent -10% $271 -5% $372 +0% $473 +5% $574 +10% $675
Rate -1.0pp $586 -0.5pp $530 base $473 +0.5pp $415 +1.0pp $356

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$56,106
Closing costs
$6,733
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 6 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
20141 Riesling Ln #306 Lewes, DE 2.0 2.0 1600 $2,600 $1.62 45d 1 0.70mi
24258 Zinfandel Ln Lewes, DE 2.0 2.0 1300 $2,300 $1.77 45d 1 0.73mi
12001 Old Vine Blvd Lewes, DE 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 987 $3,055 $3.10 15d 17 0.76mi
24238 Zinfandel Ln Lewes, DE 2.0 2.0 1300 $2,300 $1.77 45d 1 0.78mi
17010 Minos Conaway Rd Lewes, DE 3.0 2.0 1600 $2,500 $1.56 45d 1 1.01mi
17432 Slipper Shell Way #5 Lewes, DE 3.0 2.0 1840 $2,150 $1.17 22d 1 1.39mi

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-06-22
    days on market $224,425 Active 79 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $224,425 Active 76 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $224,425 Active 75 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $224,425 Active 74 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $224,425 Active 73 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $224,425 Active 71 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $224,425 Active 70 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $224,425 Active 68 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $224,425 Active 67 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $224,425 Active 66 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $224,425 Active 65 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $224,425 Active 62 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $224,425 Active 61 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $224,425 Active 60 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $224,425 Active 59 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $224,425 Active 58 DOM
  17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $224,425 Active 57 DOM
  18. 2026-04-02
    listed $224,425 Active 1426-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1426 chars)

    Manufactured in 2014 and freshly painted, this lovely home has curb appeal, plus it backs to the mature treelined Minos Conway Rd. Enter the home via the large wrap-around porch into the spacious living room. The flex room is through the French doors. Make it your office, exercise room or a third bedroom. The formal dining room offers a ton of space for entertaining. The gourmet eat-in kitchen sports a huge island fitted with electrical outlets and space for an intimate bistro set. Sleek black appliances, lots of prep space and storage will make any chef happy! The primary bedroom, located at the rear of the home, overlooks the tree-lined backyard and offers a roomy walk-in closet and ensuite bath with dual sinks and walk-in shower. Completing the floor plan is the guest room and second bath. An ample laundry room with a utility sink and garage entry completes this floor plan. Got stuff? Store it in the garage. Outside find a secluded patio ready for your grill, firepit and slower-lower sunshine. Relax in your yard, entertain guests and spend time with family in a community with mature landscaping. Land Lease amenities include a beautiful clubhouse, heated indoor pool, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, a dog park, bocce ball and a horseshoe pit. You can participate in weekly activities and monthly events. You will have access to the Georgetown-Lewes Bike Trail and live only six miles from downtown Lewes.

  19. 2025-08-29
    soldstatus $215,000 Closed 1925-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1925 chars)

    BEAUTIFUL HOME-FABULOUS COMMUNITY and a great opportunity to live close to the beach. Your Coastal Retreat Awaits! Opportunity awaits you to live in this wonderful 55+ community close to the beaches at an affordable price. You don't want to miss this one, perfect home, perfect price and a perfect location. Come take a look and see for yourself. Located in one of the area's most desirable 55+ communities, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and relaxed coastal living—ideal as a full-time residence or the perfect beach getaway. Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept layout where the spacious living area flows effortlessly into a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a cozy dining nook. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this home is designed for easy, everyday living. Enjoy the outdoors with a charming front deck and a private rear patio—perfect for soaking up the sunshine or enjoying a refreshing coastal breeze. A one-car garage and paved driveway provide added convenience and storage. This vibrant community offers an abundance of resort-style amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a welcoming clubhouse, a dog park, and more—all designed to encourage wellness, relaxation, and connection with neighbors. Situated just minutes from tax-free outlet shopping, stunning beaches, state parks, unique local shops, and an exciting mix of restaurants, you’ll have the very best of coastal Delaware right at your fingertips. Extras included: a 60" flat-screen TV in the living room and stylish outdoor furniture on the front deck—making your move even easier. This move-in-ready gem is available for quick settlement—don’t miss your chance to live the coastal lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Schedule your private showing today!

  20. 2025-07-03
    historical Active Under Contract 1925-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1925 chars)

    BEAUTIFUL HOME-FABULOUS COMMUNITY and a great opportunity to live close to the beach. Your Coastal Retreat Awaits! Opportunity awaits you to live in this wonderful 55+ community close to the beaches at an affordable price. You don't want to miss this one, perfect home, perfect price and a perfect location. Come take a look and see for yourself. Located in one of the area's most desirable 55+ communities, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and relaxed coastal living—ideal as a full-time residence or the perfect beach getaway. Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept layout where the spacious living area flows effortlessly into a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a cozy dining nook. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this home is designed for easy, everyday living. Enjoy the outdoors with a charming front deck and a private rear patio—perfect for soaking up the sunshine or enjoying a refreshing coastal breeze. A one-car garage and paved driveway provide added convenience and storage. This vibrant community offers an abundance of resort-style amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a welcoming clubhouse, a dog park, and more—all designed to encourage wellness, relaxation, and connection with neighbors. Situated just minutes from tax-free outlet shopping, stunning beaches, state parks, unique local shops, and an exciting mix of restaurants, you’ll have the very best of coastal Delaware right at your fingertips. Extras included: a 60" flat-screen TV in the living room and stylish outdoor furniture on the front deck—making your move even easier. This move-in-ready gem is available for quick settlement—don’t miss your chance to live the coastal lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Schedule your private showing today!

  21. 2025-05-16
    price $218,000 1925-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1925 chars)

    BEAUTIFUL HOME-FABULOUS COMMUNITY and a great opportunity to live close to the beach. Your Coastal Retreat Awaits! Opportunity awaits you to live in this wonderful 55+ community close to the beaches at an affordable price. You don't want to miss this one, perfect home, perfect price and a perfect location. Come take a look and see for yourself. Located in one of the area's most desirable 55+ communities, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and relaxed coastal living—ideal as a full-time residence or the perfect beach getaway. Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept layout where the spacious living area flows effortlessly into a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a cozy dining nook. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this home is designed for easy, everyday living. Enjoy the outdoors with a charming front deck and a private rear patio—perfect for soaking up the sunshine or enjoying a refreshing coastal breeze. A one-car garage and paved driveway provide added convenience and storage. This vibrant community offers an abundance of resort-style amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a welcoming clubhouse, a dog park, and more—all designed to encourage wellness, relaxation, and connection with neighbors. Situated just minutes from tax-free outlet shopping, stunning beaches, state parks, unique local shops, and an exciting mix of restaurants, you’ll have the very best of coastal Delaware right at your fingertips. Extras included: a 60" flat-screen TV in the living room and stylish outdoor furniture on the front deck—making your move even easier. This move-in-ready gem is available for quick settlement—don’t miss your chance to live the coastal lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Schedule your private showing today!

  22. 2025-04-27
    price $225,900 1925-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1925 chars)

    BEAUTIFUL HOME-FABULOUS COMMUNITY and a great opportunity to live close to the beach. Your Coastal Retreat Awaits! Opportunity awaits you to live in this wonderful 55+ community close to the beaches at an affordable price. You don't want to miss this one, perfect home, perfect price and a perfect location. Come take a look and see for yourself. Located in one of the area's most desirable 55+ communities, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and relaxed coastal living—ideal as a full-time residence or the perfect beach getaway. Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept layout where the spacious living area flows effortlessly into a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a cozy dining nook. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this home is designed for easy, everyday living. Enjoy the outdoors with a charming front deck and a private rear patio—perfect for soaking up the sunshine or enjoying a refreshing coastal breeze. A one-car garage and paved driveway provide added convenience and storage. This vibrant community offers an abundance of resort-style amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a welcoming clubhouse, a dog park, and more—all designed to encourage wellness, relaxation, and connection with neighbors. Situated just minutes from tax-free outlet shopping, stunning beaches, state parks, unique local shops, and an exciting mix of restaurants, you’ll have the very best of coastal Delaware right at your fingertips. Extras included: a 60" flat-screen TV in the living room and stylish outdoor furniture on the front deck—making your move even easier. This move-in-ready gem is available for quick settlement—don’t miss your chance to live the coastal lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Schedule your private showing today!

  23. 2025-04-14
    price $230,900 1925-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1925 chars)

    BEAUTIFUL HOME-FABULOUS COMMUNITY and a great opportunity to live close to the beach. Your Coastal Retreat Awaits! Opportunity awaits you to live in this wonderful 55+ community close to the beaches at an affordable price. You don't want to miss this one, perfect home, perfect price and a perfect location. Come take a look and see for yourself. Located in one of the area's most desirable 55+ communities, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and relaxed coastal living—ideal as a full-time residence or the perfect beach getaway. Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept layout where the spacious living area flows effortlessly into a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a cozy dining nook. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this home is designed for easy, everyday living. Enjoy the outdoors with a charming front deck and a private rear patio—perfect for soaking up the sunshine or enjoying a refreshing coastal breeze. A one-car garage and paved driveway provide added convenience and storage. This vibrant community offers an abundance of resort-style amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a welcoming clubhouse, a dog park, and more—all designed to encourage wellness, relaxation, and connection with neighbors. Situated just minutes from tax-free outlet shopping, stunning beaches, state parks, unique local shops, and an exciting mix of restaurants, you’ll have the very best of coastal Delaware right at your fingertips. Extras included: a 60" flat-screen TV in the living room and stylish outdoor furniture on the front deck—making your move even easier. This move-in-ready gem is available for quick settlement—don’t miss your chance to live the coastal lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Schedule your private showing today!

  24. 2025-04-08
    listed $239,900 Active 1925-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1925 chars)

    BEAUTIFUL HOME-FABULOUS COMMUNITY and a great opportunity to live close to the beach. Your Coastal Retreat Awaits! Opportunity awaits you to live in this wonderful 55+ community close to the beaches at an affordable price. You don't want to miss this one, perfect home, perfect price and a perfect location. Come take a look and see for yourself. Located in one of the area's most desirable 55+ communities, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and relaxed coastal living—ideal as a full-time residence or the perfect beach getaway. Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept layout where the spacious living area flows effortlessly into a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a cozy dining nook. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this home is designed for easy, everyday living. Enjoy the outdoors with a charming front deck and a private rear patio—perfect for soaking up the sunshine or enjoying a refreshing coastal breeze. A one-car garage and paved driveway provide added convenience and storage. This vibrant community offers an abundance of resort-style amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a welcoming clubhouse, a dog park, and more—all designed to encourage wellness, relaxation, and connection with neighbors. Situated just minutes from tax-free outlet shopping, stunning beaches, state parks, unique local shops, and an exciting mix of restaurants, you’ll have the very best of coastal Delaware right at your fingertips. Extras included: a 60" flat-screen TV in the living room and stylish outdoor furniture on the front deck—making your move even easier. This move-in-ready gem is available for quick settlement—don’t miss your chance to live the coastal lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Schedule your private showing today!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$30,745
− Mortgage interest
−$12,571
− Property taxes
−$3,366
− Insurance
−$1,122
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,460
− Management
−$2,460
− Depreciation
−$6,529
Taxable income
$2,237
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$537
After-tax cash flow
$5,140/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Cape Henlopen School District
NCES district ID
1000170
Math proficiency
42% ▼ -14.00%
Reading proficiency
55% ▼ -10.00%
Median HH income
$60,196
Composite
42.47/100
National rank
#3214
State rank
#5 of 26 in DE

Livability — Lewes

Score
67/100
State rank
#40
US rank
#11077

Category grades

Amenities B- Commute F Cost of living F Crime A+ Employment A+ Housing C+ Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Sussex County · 82,708 people
City population
31,938
Metro
Salisbury, MD-DE
Population (ZIP)
31,938
Household income
$97,197
Rent vs Own
16.0% rent · 84.0% own
Severe rent burden
545.0

Population outlook (Sussex County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
248,853 people
By 2030
264,464 · +6.3%
By 2040
290,980 · +16.9%
By 2050
311,259 · +25.1%
By 2075
352,488 · +41.6%
By 2100
367,406 · +47.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (88%)
Race & ethnicity
White 88% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 4% Black 2% Asian 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 6% Slovak 3% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Indo-European 1% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Sussex

2024 margin
R (+11.0) · D 43.9% · R 54.9% · Other 1.2%
2008→2024 swing
-2.4pp toward R · 2008: -8.6pp · 2024: -11.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+11.0 2020: R+11.2 2016: R+22.0 2012: R+13.0 2008: R+8.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -204.07%
Current HPI
299.0736
Rent YoY
▲ 0.77%
Metro
Salisbury, MD-DE
State GDP YoY
F500 in state
0

Price history

-6.5% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-02 Listed $224,425 Fizber.com
  • 2025-08-29 Sold (MLS) $215,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-07-03 Contingent BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-05-16 Price Changed $218,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-04-27 Price Changed $225,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-04-14 Price Changed $230,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-04-08 Listed $239,900 BRIGHT MLS

Property tax history

+1.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $343 · -42.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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