Fantastic opportunity for an investor or a handy buyer looking to build equity! 2.8 acres located in western Harrington that includes a 3 bedroom/2bath brick ranch and three outbuildings. This property offers privacy with the home situated over 100 yards off the road, and mature trees bordering most of the yard. The interior provides over 1500 square feet of living space and features a spacious kitchen that opens directly to the dining room, as well as a living room with fireplace. The primary bedroom has a full private bathroom while the secondary bedrooms share access to the nearby hall bathroom. A convenient laundry/mudroom entry is located close to the driveway and includes space for a freezer and additional storage. The oversized garage could become your headquarters for a small business or produce rental income. The main level has been used as a workshop complete with electric. An interior staircase leads to a finished second floor that has a full bathroom. The finished upper floor could be used as an office, hobby space, or converted to a studio style apartment. This property is in need of repairs and is being sold as is to settle an estate. The septic system was inspected in November 2025 and needs to be replaced. The property will not be eligible for FHA, VA, or USDA financing due to needed repairs. Approximately 10 minutes drive to local retail and amenities in Harrington. Just 20 minutes to the Choptank River in Denton.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
2.8 acresLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Lenoir• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
*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
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,568
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
6-00-177.00-01-03.02-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 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
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 11
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Dirt Driveway, Private
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $174,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $110,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,568
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $162
School Tax: $847
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $284,500
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,024
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Site Evaluation on File
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: LAKE FOREST
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Route 13 in Harrington, proceed west on Route 14 Whiteleysburg Road. Left on Fox Hunters Road. Right on Brownsville Road. Property on Right. Sign near end of driveway. House sits back 100+ yards off the road.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 6-00-177.00-01-03.02-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 6.0mi
8/10
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
4/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$325,000 – $393,000
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