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209 Monroe Ave - Kings Highway / Freeman Highway Commercial

2.9 Acres of Commercial Land Offered at $5,900,000 in Lewes, DE 19958

Investment Highlights

  • Prime Location/Visibility/Accessability to Historic Downtown Lewes
  • Excellent Hospitality/Residential Redevelopment
  • Preliminary Approvals for Retail/Restaurant Redevelopment

Executive Summary

Attention Developers, Investors, Retailers, and Tourism-Based Businesses: A prime opportunity awaits with 3 acres of developable land for sale in Lewes, DE, located at a brand-new full movement intersection at the NE corner of Freeman Highway and Monroe Avenue. This strategic location is surrounded by thriving residential neighborhoods in a high-demand demographic area. Positioned less than 1/2 mile from downtown Lewes, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, and Cape Henlopen State Park, the property offers excellent access to both local residents and tourists alike. The area is amenity-rich, with proximity to popular restaurants and retailers, making it ideal for retail development or hospitality ventures. This is a rare chance to invest in one of Delaware’s fastest-growing and most desirable coastal markets.

Property Facts

Price $5,900,000
Sale Type Investment or Owner User
No. Lots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Proposed Use Commercial
Total Lot Size 2.90 AC

1 Lot Available

Lot

Price $5,900,000
Price Per AC $2,034,483
Lot Size 2.90 AC

+/-2.90ac of commercially zoned land (GC- General Commercial) within the City of Lewes town limits. Property has +/-500' of frontage on Freeman Highway (Kings Highway) with lake views.

Description

Sale of +/-2.90ac of commercially zoned land (GC – General Commercial) within the City of Lewes town limits. The property is currently improved by a single story, +/-8,600sf tenanted building. Proposed development plans (pending final approvals) include the addition of a new 15,000sf building, comprised of: 6,000sf for two-story restaurant* including deck and patio areas; and 9,000sf of retail space, and renovations to the existing 8,600sf building. Preliminary Site Plans with conditions were preliminarily approved by the City on 4/10/2023. DelDOT/DRBA and City of Lewes entrance approvals are in place and a new full-motion traffic light and highway improvements to the Monroe Avenue at the Freeman Highway (Ferry Road) intersection are complete. Agency approvals including the Delaware Fire Marshal and Sussex Conservation District are pending final approval and Final Site Plan approval is expected to be obtained within 60-90 days (November-December, 2024). Per the City of Lewes Zoning Code, the property has no side/rear setbacks, is not part of a water recharge area, with a 40’ (3-stories) maximum height- restriction. *separate conditional use approval by the City of Lewes is required for use of the 2nd floor of restaurant portion of the building for restaurant seating.

Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable (71)
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PROPERTY TAXES

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number
335-08.12-80.00
Land Assessment
$11,550
Improvements Assessment
$20,400
Total Assessment
$31,950

zoning

Zoning Code GC (General Commercial (City of Lewes))
GC (General Commercial (City of Lewes))
  • Listing ID: 33193820

  • Date on Market: 9/16/2024

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 209 Monroe Ave, Lewes, DE 19958

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