18355 & 18357 Coastal Highway

Description

Prime Commercial Opportunity on Coastal Highway — 18355–18357 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE. Rare opportunity to acquire a highly visible commercial property along the Coastal Highway (Route 1) corridor in Lewes. This offering includes two adjoining parcels—18355 and 18357 Coastal Hwy—featuring two separate buildings and excellent highway exposure with both ingress and egress directly onto Route 1.The property includes a two-story building with approximately 2,200 square feet of finished space, two bathrooms, and an unfinished basement, along with a separate warehouse building of approximately 3,200 square feet with two bathrooms. A large parking area between the buildings provides convenient access and flexibility for customers, employees, or operational use. A new roof with a 15-year warranty was installed in March 2026, adding long-term value and peace of mind. New furnace office area in house, duct in basement for ac/heat upstairs has new mini split. Shop has new roof, two new mini splits and old furnace taken down in warehouse.Positioned along one of Delaware’s most traveled coastal corridors, this property benefits from strong daily traffic counts, excellent signage visibility, and proximity to Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and surrounding resort communities.Property Highlights:Two commercial buildings totaling approximately 5,400 SFDirect Route 1 ingress and egressHigh-visibility frontage on Coastal HighwayLarge shared parking areaNew roof with 15-year warranty (March 2026)Zoned C-1 General Commercial (buyers to verify permitted uses)Public water and sewer available (verify with provider)Ideal for retail, medical, professional services, showroom, warehouse/service use, or redevelopmentLocated in a high-growth corridor serving both local residents and seasonal visitorsSurrounded by expanding residential communities, established commercial uses, and the region’s strong tourism economy, this property offers flexible use potential and exceptional exposure in one of Sussex County’s most sought-after commercial locations. Buildings cannot be rented separately both must be rented together with one tenant.Property Improvements & Capital Upgrades● New Warehouse Roof – Installed a new commercial warehouse roof with a transferablewarranty (approximately $55,000 investment).● New HVAC Systems (Both Buildings) – Installed new HVAC equipment serving boththe office and warehouse buildings.● Office Mini-Split Systems – Installed two new mini-split HVAC systems in the officearea of the shop.● Residential Furnace Replacement – Installed a new furnace serving the downstairsoffice area of the residence.● Basement HVAC Improvement – Added new ductwork to provide heating and airconditioning to the basement.● Second-Floor Mini-Split – Installed a new mini-split HVAC system for the upstairs ofthe residence.● Warehouse Cleanup – Removed and disposed of the obsolete furnace and ductworkfrom the rear warehouse area, improving usable space.● Electrical & Life Safety – Replaced all three smoke detectors with new 10-year sealedbattery smoke detectors (installed by Shore Electric).● Parking Improvements – Trimmed trees and branches along the south side of theproperty to create additional parking capacity and improve vehicle access.● Exterior Maintenance – Bayside Exteriors installed a 12-inch exterior patch and seal,enhancing the building envelope and weather protection.● Professional HVAC Installation – All HVAC improvements were completed by Atlantic