217 N Broad St, Middletown, DE 19709

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217 N Broad St,Middletown, DE 19709
$1,250,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,800 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: timothy b carter
Office: patterson-schwartz-hockessin
MLS#:DENC2113026
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$260.42

About this home

The Dr. Dorsey Lewis House — A Middletown Landmark! One of Middletown's most distinguished historic manor residences, this magnificent Colonial Revival home occupies nearly an acre in the heart of town. An expansive, columned front porch welcomes you into a grand center hall, generously proportioned rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, rich architectural details, and multiple fireplaces. Offering six bedrooms and three full and one half baths, the residence was featured as a 2011 Decorator Show House. Outside, a private backyard oasis features an in-ground swimming pool, spa, inviting patios, and mature landscaping. An extraordinary collection of outbuildings includes a detached two-car garage, a 14-bay carriage building, and a 2,700-square-foot detached pole-building currently serving as a decorator/retail storefront with its own six-car parking lot. Lovingly maintained by its current owners, this remarkable estate offers a rare opportunity to become the next steward of a treasured...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1865
  • Subdivision & Development:MIDDLETOWN
  • Listing ID #:DENC2113026
  • Added:2 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 17, 2026 at 02:09 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Dining Description:Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath, Primary Bathroom
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Living area:4,800 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating:Electric, Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Oil

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1865
  • Building area:4,800 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.96 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Manor
  • Construction Materials:Brick, Concrete
  • Exterior Features:Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Sidewalks, Wrap Around
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:APPOQUINIMINK
  • Middle school:REDDING
  • Elementary school:SILVER LAKE

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$260.42
  • Tax amount:$9,086 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Laundry
  • Amenities:200+ Amp Service
  • Pool features:In Ground

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached Carport, Detached Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Parking Lot
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2