When was property at 72 Gainsborough Drive built and last sold?

The property at 72 Gainsborough Drive was built in 1994 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 72 Gainsborough Drive is $639,578.

What are some comparable homes to 72 Gainsborough Drive?

There are currently no comparable homes to 72 Gainsborough Drive.

Sussex

19958

72 GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE

Sold on Aug 4, 2026

Map

$605,000

● House - Off Market

72 GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE

LEWES, DE 19958

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,886 Ft²

$3,264

Est. Monthly

$42

HOA / Fees

About This Property

MOVE-IN READY! Make your move to this bright & spacious home in the established Lewes community of Rolling Meadows. Enjoy convenient one-level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fresh paint & hardwood flooring throughout, and an attached two-car garage, set on large private lot with an expansive fenced-in backyard. You will enjoy the inviting interior, which features a great room with a high cathedral ceiling, built-in shelving, and a cozy gas fireplace, a spacious eat-in kitchen, and a light-filled sunroom. The private primary suite with large walk-in closet, en suite bath, is separate from the additional bedrooms. Your beach retreat awaits in this private oasis in a community with all the conveniences of east of Route 1 living without the price tag! Easy access to beaches, downtown Lewes, and more. All this and low HOA for a pool community make this ONE to SEE!

Unit Size

1,886 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.50 acres

Price per sqft

$339

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$79

HOA Dues

$42

Year Built

1994

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Last updated: 2 months ago (Bright MLS #DESU2113948)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Aug 4, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 7, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 19, 2026	Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty	$639,900
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Jan 8, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 20, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Nov 17, 2025	Listed by Patterson-Schwartz-Rehoboth	$549,900
Listed by Patterson-Schwartz-Rehoboth

	Meticulously maintained rancher in the well-established community of Rolling Meadows- a hidden gem, close to everything! This charming 3BR/2BA single-level home exudes pride of ownership and sits peacefully on a quiet half acre lot in the back of the neighborhood. This home features a recently updated kitchen with quartz countertops, a living area with a gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves and gleaming hardwood floors. Additional improvements include updated bathrooms in 2019 & 2021, new windows in 2024 and an encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier and sump pump. The owners have installed surround sound speakers in the living, kitchen and dining areas and enjoy the convenience of a central vacuum. There is also a spacious 2 car garage with attached, heated workshop and a walk up attic for storage. The half acre lot is partially fenced with mature trees and plenty of room for a pool. There is an irrigation system for the lawn with a dedicated irrigation well and gutter guards on the roof. Rolling meadows is close to downtown Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, both with fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment. Rolling Meadows does have a community pool and low HOA fees and is conveniently located while remaining serene and private. This home is the perfect starter home, second/beach home or retirement property. Make your appointment today!

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1994

Effective Year Built: 1994
Total Rooms: 8
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 6
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 4
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: 528
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 22,050

Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,100
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,050
Total Building Area: 2,060
Gross Building Area: 2,060
Building Area: 2,060
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 24
Heated Square Feet: 2,060
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: ROLLING MEADOWS
Land Acres: 0000000506
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: RS
Legal Description 1: ROLLING MEADOWS LOT 138

Neighborhood

School District Name: Cape Henlopen School District

School Tax School District: CAPE HENLOPEN
Census Tract: 051011

Zoning

Zoning: AR-1

Geography

District: CAPE HENLOPE

Parcel: 334-6.00-967.00
Lot: 138
Municipality: LEWES AND REHOBOTH HUNDRED
Latitude: 38.7404
Longitude: -75.1597

Address

Full Address: 72 Gainsborough Dr

Address - House Number: 72
Address - Street Name: Gainsborough
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: DE
City Name: Lewes
Carrier Code: R814
4-Digit Zip Code: 9429
Zip Code: 19958

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $75,578

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2744

Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
Confidence Score: 60
Final Value: 547,828
High Value: 698,180
Low Value: 397,476

Open Liens

Total Open Liens:

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Total Open Liens Amount:

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First Open Lien Mortgage Lender:

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First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date:

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First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount:

Premium
First Open Lien Mortgage Term:

Premium
First Open Lien Mortgage Position:

Premium

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $51,000

Market Land Value: $10,500
Market Improvement Value: $40,500

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $25,500
Assessed Land Value: $5,250
Assessed Improvements Value: $20,250

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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

2096 ft²

Average Home Age

23.2 years

Currently For Sale

2278 Listings

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

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Listed by: Lee Ann Wilkinson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Last Updated: 1 hours ago
Data Source: Bright MLS , MLS# DESU2113948

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