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, mixed-use/residential development or hospitality ventures. This is a rare chance to invest in one of Delawares fastest-growing and most desirable coastal markets.
This +/-2.90ac property is commercially zoned land (GC General Commercial) within the City of Lewes town limits and is currently improved by a single story, +/-8,600sf tenanted building. 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.
Current owner has submitted proposed development plans (pending final approvals) which 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. *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.
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).
Presented By: DSM COMMERCIAL
Interior Features for 209 Monroe Avenue
Other Interior Features
Central Air Y/NNo
Heating FuelOther
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterOther
General for 209 Monroe Avenue
AccessibilityOther
Business TypeHotel/Motel, Other/General Retail, Pad Site, Professional, Restaurant/Bar, Flex, Medical
CityLEWES
Construction MaterialsCombination
Cool FuelOther
CoolingOther
CountySUSSEX
DirectionsKings Highway east, follow signs for the Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Property on right at newly installed light on the corner of Freeman Highway & Monroe Ave.
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