Do you believe in 2nd chances?? Here it is....5205 Vernon Rd, Harrington, De; is back! Priced UNDER Appraised value and waiting for you to make it yours! This lovely home, situated on 1.24 acres, was built in 1978 by Nanticoke Homes, 3 bed, 2 bath with a bonus room, dining area, laundry/mudroom, and detached 2 car garage. This opportunity does not come along often, surrounded by farmland, away from the hustle and bustle, relax in the peace and quiet, tinkering in whatever hobbies excite you....want to try your hand at gardening? We dare you! Through the years this land has grown pole beans, peanuts, sweet potatoes...... there is still a garden well and homemade irrigation lines accessible (currently capped off and sold as-is). Like to tinker..... the detached garage gives you plenty of space for your toys. Entertain? There is plenty of parking and yard space for everyone to gather outside and inside is ready to accommodate your gatherings easily! A Full floored attic is great for storage, a Generator (Propane Gas-Owned Tank), and to top it off.....a 1 Year Home Warranty! This home has what you need and didn't know you wanted. Move right in and update as you see fit. Take a tour......Fall in Love........Make it yours!
Sold for $240,000 on 07/28/23
$240,000
5205 Vernon Rd, Harrington, DE 19952
3beds
1,568sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
1.24 Acres Lot
$310,200 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$2,204 Estimated rent
Home value
$310,200
$285,000 - $335,000
$2,204/mo
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
Explore your selling options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 21, 2025 at 04:00am
Listed by:
Aimee Debenedictis 302-227-5000,
Coldwell Banker Premier - Rehoboth,
Listing Team: Elite Delaware Home Sales Team, Co-Listing Team: Elite Delaware Home Sales Team,Co-Listing Agent: Emily Phelan 302-244-4608,
Coldwell Banker Premier - Rehoboth
Bought with:
Aaron Layton, RS-0023954
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2019062
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Flooring: Carpet
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,568
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.24 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
- Features: Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: MN0018600012301000
- Zoning: AC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Harrington
- Subdivision: None Available
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2023 | Sold | $240,000-7.7%$153/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DEKT2019062 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Pending sale | $260,000$166/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2019062 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $260,000-8.8%$166/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2019062 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2023 | Listing removed | $285,000$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2019062 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Pending sale | $285,000$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2019062 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,043 +5.3% | $290,500 +601.7% |
| 2023 | $991 +11.7% | $41,400 |
| 2022 | $887 +5.7% | $41,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19952
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lake Forest South Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 3.8 mi
- 3/10Chipman (W.T.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 5/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lake Forest
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a free Zillow Showcase℠ listing and you could sell for .
$310,200
2% more+ $6,204
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$316,404