Imagine the ultimate coastal restoration project in Lewes, Delaware: a sprawling, six-bedroom colonial canvas on a prime 0.44-acre lot, waiting for a talented visionary or investor to breathe new life into its impressive bones. Nestled in the highly coveted neighborhood of Edgewater Estates near the scenic waters of Red Mill Pond, 30849 Buttonwood Drive stands as a monumental opportunity in the award-winning Cape Henlopen School District. With an expansive 2,838 finished square feet of living space, this home is rough around the edges and sold strictly in as-is condition, but it is primed for a stunning transformation that will yield exceptional long-term upside. Step past the classic façade and design a masterpiece: the main floor features a highly functional traditional layout with a formal dining room, country kitchen, light-filled breakfast nook, first-floor laundry room, and a highly desirable main-level primary bedroom suite. Upstairs, discover additional generously sized bedrooms, a dedicated craft room/photo lab space, and a massive walk-in attic offering superb storage or further customization potential. While the property requires a complete interior cosmetic overhaul, a new rear deck, and exterior repainting, the most expensive mechanical heavy-lifting is already done, anchored by two high-efficiency Lennox HVAC heat pump zones installed in 2020 and 2021. Outside, the premium lot accommodates an attached side-entry two-car garage, mature trees, and a spacious backyard ready for custom landscaping. Located just minutes from historic downtown Lewes, pristine Cape Henlopen State Park beaches, tax-free retail shopping, and popular local boating access, this fixer-upper is the perfect entry point to the Delaware coastal market for DIY homeowners and experienced flippers alike. Bring your contractor, unlock the immense equity hidden within this grand structure, and draft the next chapter of this coastal Lewes estate! Please note that active, working security cameras are present on-site.
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Price
$495,000
Days On Site
169 Days
Bedrooms
6
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,838 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
0.44 Acres
Year Built
1986
MLS Number
DESU2112934
Status
Active Under Contract
Property Tax
$976
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Estimated
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a month ago
Status changed to Active Under Contract
a month ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS
2 months ago
Price changed to $495,000
6 months ago
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General Features
Acres
0.44
Attached Garage
Yes
Cross Street
Sycamore Drive / Minos Conaway Road
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Levels
Two
Parking
GarageInside EntranceAttached
Parking Spaces
2
Pets
No
Property Condition
Fixer
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
2838
SqFt Total
3392
Style
Colonial
Water Source
Private
Zoning
AR-2
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric RangeElectric OvenWasherDishwasherDryerExhaust FanRefrigeratorWater Heater
Basement
Crawl Space
Cooling
Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Electric
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Wood BurningGlass Doors
Fireplaces
1
Flooring
Carpet
Heating
Exhaust FanElectricForced Air
Interior
Eat-in KitchenCeiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features
Laundry RoomMain Level
Main Level Bedrooms
4
Bathroom 1
Level - Main
Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Level - Main
Bedroom 3
Level - Main
Bedroom 4
Level - Main
Bedroom 5
Breakfast Room
Level - Main
Dining Room
Level - Main
Foyer
Level - Main
Kitchen
Level - Main
Laundry
Level - Main
Living Room
Level - Main
Photo Lab/Darkroom
Primary Bathroom
Level - Main
Primary Bedroom
Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
Frame
Exterior
Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch
EnclosedDeck
Pool Features
None
Roof
Shingle
Community Features
MLS Area
Lewes Rehoboth Hundred (31009)
School District
CAPE HENLOPEN
Schools
School District
CAPE HENLOPEN
Elementary School
LEWES
Middle School
FREDERICK D. THOMAS
High School
CAPE HENLOPEN
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