121 Franklin Ave, Lewes, DE

About this home

A QUINTESSENTIAL HISTORIC LEWES CHARM-FILLED HOME AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - with great rental history! Seize the opportunity for this ideal, in-town Lewes 3-bedroom home. This home features a functional floorplan , 3 spacious 2nd floor bedrooms, plenty of storage with a floored attic & shed, and off street parking. Enjoy the fenced in, private backyard with large deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing . Traditional Lewes charm with modern comforts await - all within a few blocks of Downtown Lewes shopping, restaurants, library, and just minutes to the beach and Coastal Highway! You definitely won't want to miss this rare opportunity for history and investment in the heart of it all!

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Property details

Price

$1,075,000

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Interior

1,646 sqft

Price / sqft

$653

Year built

1900

Lot size

4,792 sqft

Type

Single Family

Days on market

56

Est. property tax

$6,128/yr · $511/mo · 0.57% DE avg

Last sold

$269,900 · Jul 2002

Estimated monthly payment

Price history

▼ 6.5%Most recent change on 2026-05-09: $1,150,000 → $1,075,000.

1. May 9, 2026$1,075,000Price change
2. Apr 3, 2026$1,150,000Initial list price
3. Jul 31, 2002$269,900Sold

Location

This home is located in Lewes, DE, in the Delaware Beaches area. Browse more Lewes listings on the Lewes market page or explore the full Lewes market report.

About Lewes: Lewes is an incorporated city on the Delaware Bay in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 3,303. Along with neighboring Rehoboth Beach, Lewes is one of the principal cities of Delaware's rapidly growing Cape Region. The city lies within the Salisbury, Maryland–Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lewes proudly claims to be "The First Town in The First State." (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 58°F with 215 dry days per year and 46.1 inches of annual rainfall.

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