20646 John J Williams Highway Lewes DE - Retail Space for Lease, Retail Office Space for Lease, Retail Property for Lease, Commercial Space for Rent

The Centre at Love Creek is a new multi-tenant retail development located along Route 24 in Lewes, Delaware — one of the fastest growing residential corridors in Sussex County.
The project will feature multiple retail buildings, pad sites, and drive-thru opportunities designed to serve the rapidly expanding population between Coastal Highway and Long Neck.
Building 3, a multi-tenant retail building fronting Route 24, is currently under construction and scheduled for delivery in Q4 2026. The western endcap has been leased to Dunkin Donuts, and a Royal Farms convenience store and gas station will occupy another pad site in the center.
With more than 9,000 approved residential units within a five-mile radius, the Centre at Love Creek is positioned to become a primary retail destination serving Lewes, Millsboro, Long Neck, and the surrounding communities.
Drive-thru and endcap opportunities available
Ideal for QSR, service retail, and medical users
Able to accommodate most grocery store square footage requirements
Lot 4 (0.91 acres) - Available for ground lease or build-to-suit

Strong year-round population base with more than 263,000 residents in the surrounding trade area and an average household income of approximately $88,645.
Coastal Delaware tourism generates over 9 million annual visitors, significantly increasing seasonal retail demand throughout the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach markets.
Route 1 serves as the region’s primary coastal corridor, with peak summer traffic exceeding 100,000 vehicles per day and an annual average of more than 51,000 vehicles daily.
Route 24 provides direct access between (Route 1) Coastal Highway, Long Neck, and Millsboro, carrying nearly 20,000 vehicles per day and serving as a major residential growth corridor.
Delaware’s tax-free shopping environment attracts consumers from surrounding states including Maryland and Pennsylvania, expanding the regional customer base.
High concentration of second homes and vacation properties in the coastal market significantly increases the actual consumer population beyond traditional census counts.

Over 9,000 residential units approved within a five-mile radius of the Centre at Love Creek. Sussex County continues to experience strong population growth with thousands of additional full-time and seasonal residents projected over the next two decades. The surrounding trade area is supported by multiple elementary, middle, and high schools, providing a steady base of local households and daily activity.