When was property at 5 Lighthouse Drive built and last sold?

The property at 5 Lighthouse Drive was built in 2004 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $32,900.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 5 Lighthouse Drive is $498,131.

What are some comparable homes to 5 Lighthouse Drive?

There are currently no comparable homes to 5 Lighthouse Drive.

Sussex

19971

5 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE

Sold on Jul 21, 2026

Map

$475,000

● House - Off Market

5 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,602 Ft²

$2,494

Est. Monthly

$43

HOA / Fees

About This Property

Half-acre lot East of Route 1 and just minutes to the Bike Trail! This 3BR/2BA ranch offers single-level living, handicap accessibility, and room to expand. Ideal as a primary home, beach getaway, or investment property. Leased solar panels help with energy efficiency. Great location near Lewes and Rehoboth!

Unit Size

1,602 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.49 acres

Price per sqft

$311

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

$43

Year Built

2004

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Last updated: 4 months ago (Bright MLS #DESU2112552)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jul 21, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jun 11, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 1, 2026	Listed by RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth	$499,000
Listed by RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth
Sep 29, 2023	Sold	Premium
Sold
Aug 10, 2023	In contract	-
In contract
Aug 4, 2023	Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	$289,990
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

	This 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher is ideal for the buyer who wants to be by the beach, bike trails, State Park. Located on a low traffic, quiet street. East of Route 1 near the Tanger outlets, Giant, and Walgreens. This nearly 1/2 acre of land with room to expand up, out, or just build a new home. Ideal location for investors; great rental possibilities.
Apr 13, 2000	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 2004

Effective Year Built: 2004
Total Rooms: 8
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 6
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 5
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 17
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 13
Floor Count: 100
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 7
Garage Square Area: 288
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 21,755

Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,290
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 950
Total Building Area: 1,736
Gross Building Area: 1,736
Building Area: 1,736
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 24
Heated Square Feet: 1,736
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: BREAKWATER ESTATES
Land Acres: 0000000499
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: RS
Legal Description 1: BREAKWATER ESTATES LOT 25 BLK B

Neighborhood

School District Name: Cape Henlopen School District

School Tax School District: CAPE HENLOPEN
Census Tract: 051008

Zoning

Zoning: GR

Geography

District: CAPE HENLOPE

Parcel: 334-7.00-93.00
Block: B
Lot: 25
Municipality: LEWES AND REHOBOTH HUNDRED
Latitude: 38.7344
Longitude: -75.1258

Address

Full Address: 5 Lighthouse Dr

Address - House Number: 5
Address - Street Name: Lighthouse
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: DE
City Name: Rehoboth Beach
Carrier Code: R005
4-Digit Zip Code: 9574
Zip Code: 19971

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $75,332
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2020

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1228

Valuation Date: Oct 04, 2023
Confidence Score: 86
Final Value: 284,555
High Value: 319,517
Low Value: 249,592

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $50,900

Market Land Value: $19,000
Market Improvement Value: $31,900

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $25,450
Assessed Land Value: $9,500
Assessed Improvements Value: $15,950

Sales

Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 13, 2000

Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 27

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$453,500

Sale Price/ft²

$238

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2093 ft²

Average Home Age

23.1 years

Currently For Sale

2285 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Nearby Rentals

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$2,250 /mo

3 Beds
2 Baths

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Unit for rent at 106 Kingsbridge Road, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE, 19971

$4,500 /mo

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,034 ft²

106 Kingsbridge Road, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE, 19971 Listing by MURPHY KOZIOL-MOYER

Unit for rent at 18587 Sylvan Dr, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE, 19971

$1,600 /mo

2 Beds
1 Bath
685 ft²

18587 Sylvan Dr, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE, 19971 Listing by PATRICIA RATNER

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Listed by: Debbie Reed
RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth
Last Updated: 10 hours ago
Data Source: Bright MLS , MLS# DESU2112552

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