ZIP 19958 — Lewes, Delaware
ZIP 19958 encompasses Lewes's Cape Henlopen ferry terminal historic district, 55+ community pipeline, and 9.5% combined STR investment corridor across $400K-$1.2M+ in three distinct demand segments. Own Luxury Homes® connects buyers to specialists with documented 19958 transaction history in the specific market segment.
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ZIP Code Overview
ZIP 19958 covers Lewes's multi-segment demand landscape: Cape Henlopen ferry terminal access, historic district residential, 55+ community pipeline (Four Seasons at Scenic Harbor, Villages of Five Points, Henlopen Acres), and STR investment properties in the 9.5% combined tax environment. The ZIP's breadth means Lewes's market does not sort as a single cohort — historic-district buyers, 55+ buyers, and STR investors each operate on different timing cycles and at different price points.What You Need to Know
ZIP-Level Specificity. Real estate markets within a ZIP code can vary significantly by street, school boundary, and proximity to commercial corridors. Buyers using ZIP-level data should drill to the parcel level for tax assessment, school district attribution, and flood zone designation before modeling carrying costs.Tax Verification. Delaware's tri-county reassessment timeline means ZIP-level tax disclosures may reflect 1983, 2024, or 2025 assessed values depending on the county. Confirm the applicable assessment year at the parcel level before modeling carrying costs.
Markets in This ZIP
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does 19958's multi-segment demand affect pricing within the ZIP?
19958's pricing reflects three distinct demand segments. Historic district properties near the ferry terminal and Lewes Beach (Pilottown, Henlopen Acres) trade at $800K-$1.2M+ on scarcity and walkability. 55+ community product (Four Seasons at Scenic Harbor, Villages of Five Points) trades at $535K-$900K on resort amenity and 55+ lifestyle. Non-community single-family within 19958 trades at $400K-$700K depending on proximity to beach and historic areas. Buyers should identify which segment they are purchasing in before applying ZIP-level price benchmarks.What is the 9.5% STR tax and how does it affect Lewes rental investors?
Lewes's 9.5% combined STR tax (5% local plus 4.5% state) is 2 points below Rehoboth's 11.5%, producing $4K/yr savings on $200K gross rental revenue. For Lewes rental investors, the ferry-season calendar creates distinct occupancy patterns: May-October produces the highest visitor traffic; November-April is quiet. Investors should model occupancy seasonality specifically for Lewes's ferry-connected demand profile.The introduction Own Luxury Homes® makes is to a specialist with documented closing history in your specific market — not the county, not the metro, the submarket you're actually buying in. That's the standard we verify before your name goes anywhere." — Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, Own Luxury Homes® (FL License BK3626873)