For sale

$650,000

Est. $3,652/mo —

•

1,348

sq ft

994 Vernon Rd, Harrington, DE 19954

About this home

Welcome to your homestead dream! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath farmhouse offers the perfect blend of country living and self-sufficient potential. Whether you’re looking to start a hobby farm, grow your own food, or simply enjoy the peace and beauty of rural life, this property is ready for you. The home is complemented by a detached mother-in-law suite, providing flexible space for guests, extended family, a home office, or potential rental income. A traditional root cellar offers ideal storage for homegrown produce and preserves, while the massive barn provides endless possibilities for livestock, equipment, workshops, or additional storage. Outside, you’ll find established fruit trees, thriving vegetable gardens, and fenced pastures already in place, making it easy to step into a productive homesteading lifestyle from day one. With mature plantings, open green space, and room to expand, this property is a rare opportunity for anyone seeking a slower pace and a deeper connection to the land. Whether you’re dreaming of farm-fresh mornings, raising animals, or creating your own sustainable oasis, this one-of-a-kind property is ready to welcome you home. 3rd bedroom currently set up for laundry as well.

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

1.9 acresLot Size

$482Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kimberly Kurtz • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•302-234-1111 (broker)

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 08:31pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2049030

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$3,652 per month

Principal and interest$3,416

Property taxes

$85

HOA dues

Home insurance

$152

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lake Forest South Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 7.5mi

8/10

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi

4/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.8mi

5/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

994 Vernon Rd · $650,000

Strong offer

$650K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $650K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
No basement
Accessibility features: other

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the upper level
One half bathroom on the main level

Heating & cooling
Ductless / mini-split cooling (electric)
Electric heating
Tankless hot water

Sale and tax history for 994 Vernon Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2049030

Jul 21, 2026

Listed

$650,000

$482/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2028906

Jun 17, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Jun 13, 2024

Coming Soon

BRIGHT MLS #1001507986

Jan 14, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jul 21, 2005

Listed

$249,000

$185/sq ft

TREND #7122010

Apr 30, 2018

Sold

$230,000

$171/sq ft

Mar 27, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 1, 2018

Listed

$235,000

$174/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005921795

Apr 30, 2018

Sold

$230,000

$171/sq ft

Mar 27, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 1, 2018

Listed

$235,000

$174/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007887884

Dec 30, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Aug 6, 2015

Listed

$268,000

$199/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT198526

Oct 24, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 21, 2005

Listed

$249,000

$185/sq ft

MRIS #KT5320407

Oct 24, 2005

Delisted

—

Jul 20, 2005

Listed

MRIS #CM4841649

Dec 7, 2004

Delisted

—

May 13, 2004

Listed

MRIS #KT4755132

Dec 7, 2004

Delisted

—

Feb 20, 2004

Listed

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,038 (+0.4%)

$104,400 + $177,600

$282,000

2024

$1,034 (+22.9%)

$104,400 + $177,600

$282,000

2023

$841 (+11.6%)

$104,400 + $177,600

$282,000

2022

$754 (+5.6%)

$8,800 + $26,000

$34,800

2021

$713 (−4.1%)

$8,800 + $26,000

$34,800

2020

$744 (−27.6%)

$8,800 + $26,000

$34,800

2019

$1,027 (+1.1%)

$8,800 + $26,000

$34,800

2018

$1,016 (+223.5%)

$8,800 + $39,600

$48,400

2017

$314 (+9.1%)

$8,800 + $39,600

$48,400

2015

$288 (+1.4%)

$8,800 + $39,600

$48,400

2014

$284 (+4.7%)

$8,800 + $39,600

$48,400

2013

$271 (−65.6%)

$8,800 + $39,600

$48,400

2012

$788 (+3.1%)

$8,800 + $39,600

$48,400

2011

$764

$8,800 + $39,600

$48,400

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.9 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,672

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,672

Year built

1860

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kent County

APN

6-00-184.00-01-18.01-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

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

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

71% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Harrington, DE • 19954

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

11.1 hrs

7.5 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 994 Vernon Rd

$633,156

$17K under list price of $650K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $319K to $570K.

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larger lot
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$319,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
1308 Chesapeake Dr, Denton, MD 21629
$264/sq ft
smaller lot
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$504,900 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
6610 Whiteleysburg Rd, Harrington, DE 19952
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$325,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths1,326 sq ft
1203 Tuckahoe Ct, Denton, MD 21629
$237/sq ft
smaller lot
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Rental earnings

Est. $2,280 per month, based on comparable rentals

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