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15 Lake Avenue

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

4 beds
3 baths
2,089 sqft
4,791 sqft lot
$1,340 per sqft
1983 build

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Rare opportunity for large Atlantic Ocean Views along with Lake Gerar Park views from this ocean block classic North Rehoboth Beach home just a few hundred feet from the beach and boardwalk. All the heavy lifting is done, including new windows, new roof and new HVAC. With a little remodeling or updating this home would be a fabulous beach get-away. First floor features a bedroom with a half- bath/laundry room that could possibly be expanded into the adjoining storage closet. Second floor has two more bedrooms, a full bathroom with skylight, a living room with wood-burning fireplace, custom built-in shelving & two sets of sliding glass doors leading to a covered, full length of house, screened porch with ocean views. The centrally located kitchen opens to a dining area that easily seats 8 with bench storage & peninsula seating. Through Andersen wood french doors, the kitchen leads to a large tiled sun room with floor to ceiling casement windows allowing in tons of natural light. Exit through Andersen sliding glass door to a rear deck perfect for housing a grill and lawn chairs for sunbathing. This second level deck boasts an operational outside elevator lift to the ground level for easy access of heavy objects and /or wheel chair accessibility. The private third floor is an oversized primary bedroom with full bath and large walk-in closet along with its own personal deck overlooking waves crashing on the beach! Here you have a beautiful view of paradise including the recently renovated Lake Gerar Playground and a wide view of the Atlantic Ocean. Outdoor features include two outdoor showers, two storage sheds and a storage closet for all the beach essentials, a rear porch (easily screened) on first floor, a rear upper deck, a second floor large covered screened porch and a third floor deck for some of the best orchestra seats in town. Improvements to this well-cared-for home include new Andersen casement windows, new cedar siding, hot water heater & new fireplace cap. With traditional knotty pine walls, open staircases and coastal furnishings - this property exudes cherished memories. There may be room for a pool since ground coverage has not been maximized. Another option would be to build your dream beach home and enjoy the rare ocean views from multiple rooms of your brand new home. This property is conveniently located close to the mile long Rehoboth Beach boardwalk & activities, shopping, playground, lake fishing, bike paths, fine dining and much much more! Rental income for 2024 was over $120,000.00.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Jack Lingo - Rehoboth

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 13, 2025 •

MLS# DESU2072912 —

The Building

Year Built:

1983
Year Built Source:

Estimated
Roof:

Architectural Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Concrete, Masonry, Mixed Plumbing, Stick Built, Wood Siding
Building Name:

None Available
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Contemporary, Coastal
Levels:

3
Main Entrance:

Southeast
Door Features:

Double Entry, Sliding Glass
Window Features:

Casement
Accessibility Features:

Elevator
Foundation Details:

Crawl Space, Pilings
Basement:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2089
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor

Interior

Interior Features:

Built-Ins, Carpet, Dining Area, Stove - Wood, Kitchen - Eat-In
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Primary Bathroom
Flooring Type:

Laminated, Tile/Brick, Carpet
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Brick, Mantel(s)
Wall & Ceilings:

Dry Wall, Wood Walls
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2089
Living Area SqFt:

2,089 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Conventional, Cash
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Settlement
Lease Considered:

No

Location

Directions:

Follow Rehoboth Avenue east towards ocean, turn left onto 1st Street, turn right onto Lake Ave, proceed to 15 Lake Ave. on left. Sign in front
Latitude:

38.72211000
Longitude:

-75.07847000
Location Type:

Oceanblock

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.11
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions:

50.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

4,791 Sqft
Inclusions:

Mostly furnished with a couple exclusions
Exclusions:

3rd balcony small table and 2 chairs, porch picnic table, 3 bedroom dressers & a few wall hangings.
Federal Flood Zone:

AE 11
Zoning:

TN
Zoning Description:

Residential
Road Frontage Length:

50
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Responsibility:

City/County
View:

Ocean, Lake, Park/Greenbelt
In City Limits:

Yes
Outdoor Living Structures:

Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Enclosed, Patio(s)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

Yes
Fencing:

Partially
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

Yes
Water Access:

Yes
Water Access Features:

Public Access, Public Beach
Distance To Water:

Feet
Distance To Body Of Water:

500
Water Body Name:

Atlantic Ocean
Water Body Type:

Ocean
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

999
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

334-14.13-323.00
Tax Lot:

15
Tax Annual Amount:

$2,916.62
School Tax:

1823.0
County Tax:

162.00
City/Town Tax:

931.62
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

4
Bedrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Upper Level:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Zoned, Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Electric

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Refrigerator, Oven - Single, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
Laundry Type:

Main Floor, Has Laundry

Schools

High School:

CAPE HENLOPEN
School District Name:

Cape Henlopen
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

North Rehoboth
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower, Secure Storage
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

6
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Attached Carport, Driveway, On Street
Parking Features:

Concrete Driveway, Permit Included, Under Home Parking
# of Attached Carport Spaces:

4
Driveway - # of Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

Yes

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Utility Costs

$194/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/10/25 Jan 10, 2025	Sold	BRIGHT	$2,800,000	-6.6%
11/26/24 Nov 26, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$2,998,000
11/14/24 Nov 14, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$2,998,000	-3.3%

House Sold on 1/10/2025

$2,800,000

Listing provided by broker:

JEANMARIE CLAVIER

Jack Lingo - Rehoboth

(302) 227-3883

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15 Lake Avenue

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971