Ranch home on 9.4+/- acres w/ 1000+/- ft of rd. frontage. 12x20 screened gazebo. House & buildings sit to left of property. Looking for a property with potential? Need room to roam around, looking for a place to plant roots, tired of the constant traffic or congested areas. This place would make a great home with endless possibilities. Schedule a tour today and let your imagination run wild!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
9.4 acresLot Size
$304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Richard Polite• Myers Realty
•302-674-4255 (broker)
•grmyersjr@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Lee Lawson• BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
R-2335---Solid ranch on 9.4 acres w/ 1000 ft frontage. Subdivision possible at buyers expense. Corral area, oversized & partitioned garage, 12x20 screened gazebo. Plot plan available. House & buildings sit to left with approx. 750' left for future lots. Country kitchen, side porch, gas heater warms eating area, hardwood floors. Low utilities. 22x24 garage w/ workshop. 9x12 wood shed. Sale includes riding & push mowers & trailer for storage. Square footage includes side porch (finished but not heated). Double closets in all bedrooms. Very clean.
Public Records
Jan 1, 1990
Sold
$84,500
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$864 (+0.2%)
$104,200 + $125,800
$230,000
2025
$862 (+0.3%)
$104,200 + $125,800
$230,000
2024
$860 (−1.0%)
$104,200 + $125,800
$230,000
2023
$869 (+9.1%)
$104,200 + $125,800
$230,000
2022
$796 (+5.3%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2021
$756 (−3.9%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2020
$786 (−0.1%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2019
$787 (+1.0%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2018
$779 (−3.6%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2017
$809 (+10.1%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2015
$734
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
Tax history for 1235 Vernon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$864 (+0.2%)
$104,200 + $125,800
$230,000
2025
$862 (+0.3%)
$104,200 + $125,800
$230,000
2024
$860 (−1.0%)
$104,200 + $125,800
$230,000
2023
$869 (+9.1%)
$104,200 + $125,800
$230,000
2022
$796 (+5.3%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2021
$756 (−3.9%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2020
$786 (−0.1%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2019
$787 (+1.0%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2018
$779 (−3.6%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2017
$809 (+10.1%)
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
2015
$734
$12,400 + $22,400
$34,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
6-00-184.00-01-09.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of the AR Agricultural Residential District is to: Provide for a wide range of agricultural use and farm-related services while providing for low-density residential development in areas that are rural in character and where farming may not be the optimum land use activity; Loster environmentally sound development in areas of environmental concern; Allow for a variety of low-density planned residential and cluster developments in a rural setting; and Serve as a transitional buffer zone between agricultural and residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Not Furnished
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $18,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Permanent, Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Dogs OK, Cats OK
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $12,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,104
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $115
School Tax: $615
Tax Assessed Value: $34,800
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $730
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Central
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: LAKE FOREST
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Rt 13 turn onto Fairground Rd, follow to the stop sign then take a right on Farmington Rd then turn left on Walt Messick Rd, Walt Messick Rd will turn into Vernon Rd continue down Vernon Rd property will be on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 6-00-184.00-01-09.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
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Schools
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$320,000 – $387,000
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