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218 Clara Ln, Lewes, DE, 19958

3beds
2baths
1,971sqft
$1,180,400
$599price/sqft
$6,675/moest. monthly cost
$267,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

The Whimbrel at White’s Pond Preserve! Discover White’s Pond Preserve, a rare opportunity to build a new single-family home in Downtown Lewes. This community offers 13 distinctive homesites with direct access to the Junction & Breakwater Trail, just a bike ride away from downtown Lewes and the beaches. Tucked into a peaceful setting, these homesites feature views of White’s Pond, woods, and basement opportunities. As some of the last new home construction homesites available in Downtown Lewes, White’s Pond Preserve is a truly special place to call home. The Whimbrel plan is a ranch home starting at 1,971 heated square feet. Includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a flex space perfect for a home office. The design includes a spacious kitchen with bar seating open to the dining area and great room. Options are available to personalize including additional bedrooms, baths, 2nd floor loft and outdoor living spaces. Call to schedule a visit and learn about current incentives.

Getting Around

38
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
70
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

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Sussex ConsortiumGrades PK-120.7 mi
8/10
Cape Henlopen High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Excellent
  • New construction: Yes

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle,Metal
  • Construction materials: Blown-In Insulation,Concrete,Stick Built,Tile,Fiber Cement,CPVC/PVC

Other

  • Builder model: Whimbrel
  • Builder name: Schell Brothers

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Coastal,Craftsman
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Six Burner Stove,Tankless Water Heater,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Dining Area,Entry Level Bedroom,Open Floorplan,Kitchen - Gourmet,Recessed Lighting,Walk-In Closet(s),High Ceilings
  • Door features: Insulated,Sliding Glass
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows,Energy Efficient,Insulated Windows,Sliding
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Tile/Brick,Carpet
  • Finished area above ground: 1,971

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Natural Gas,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,971
  • Total interior livable area: 1,971 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance

Details

  • Parcel number: 3358.1291.00
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Porch,Screened
  • Exterior features: Lawn Sprinkler,Underground Lawn Sprinkler,Lighting,Rain Gutters
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Pond,Water,Trees/Woods,Panoramic
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Pond,Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Pond
  • Waterbody name: Whites Pond
  • Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 60

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.34 Acres
  • Features: Cul-De-Sac,Wooded,Pond,Private,Secluded,Unknown Soil Type

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Inside Entrance,Garage Faces Front,Garage Faces Side,Garage Door Opener,Driveway,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $5,968$71,616
Home Insurance *$152$1,824
Property Taxes $304$3,648
Electricity $251$3,021
Total$6,675$80,100
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$228,857/yr
40% on housing$200,250/yr
45% on housing$178,000/yr

Delaware FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.6%
5.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$599This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19958$259
Sussex County$246

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19958
Sussex County

Current Market Trends

No market data available for this area

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-24Listed for sale$1,180,400

New Construction

AgentHENRY A JAFFE
BrokerageMonument Sotheby's International Realty

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