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Property Description
Charming 1930's Renovation in the Heart of Harrington! Step into this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, perfectly situated in the vibrant heart of downtown Harrington-known as "The Hub of Delaware". This residence blends timeless character with modern updates. The beautifully, renovated kitchen shines with stainless steel appliances, Soft close Shaker Style cabinets adorned with sleek quartz countertops and a stylish tile backsplash. Much of the main level features gleaming original hardwood floors and trim detail, along with two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, and the convenience of first-floor laundry. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a private retreat with a large bedroom and updated full bath with walk in shower. There are also two detached garages out back, for parking, or storage. Enjoy the benefits of in-town living, just steps from local shops, dining, and events. Harrington is home to the historic Harrington Raceway & Casino-famous for harness racing since 1920-and also the host for the exciting Delaware State Fair every July. This move-in ready home offers not only modern comfort and historic charm but also a front-row seat to the traditions and energy of one of Delaware's most celebrated small towns. Come check it out today. Photos have been virtually staged.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 229 Commerce St
General
- Sold For: $265,000
- Taxes: $851 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DEKT2040092
- Added to Site: 158 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Other
- Interior Features: Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - Laminate Plank, 22 x 10, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1 - Flooring - HardWood, 12 x 10, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, 13 x 9, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, 15 x 12, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Flooring - Laminate Plank, 13 x 12, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, 16 x 12, Main
- Sun Room: Yes
- Sun Room/Solarium: Sun/Florida Room, 23 x 7, Main
- Laundry: Main Floor
- Other Room 1: Other, 23 x 7, Main
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Lake Forest (30804)
- County: Kent
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Cross Streets: Franklin Stree
- Driving Directions: From Route 13 S. to slight Rt. onto Delaware Ave. Turn Rt. on RD 36/Clark St. Left onto Commerce St. Property will be on the right, just before the light at West St.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Lake Forest
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,257
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,257 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,257 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,275
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 79.03 x 119.72
- Lot Features: Front Yard
- Zoning: NA
- Lot Description: Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $210.82
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $639
- City/TownTax: $2,515
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $135
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $237,300
- Tax Amount: $851
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1257
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property, Gun Safe
- Inclusions: All Appliances and Window Coverings. All inclusions in AS-IS condition.
- Lot Number: 0900-000
Listed by RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown, Terra J King
Sold by Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware, Gail L Seibert
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Schools
Schools serving 229 Commerce St
School District:Lake Forest School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lake Forest South Elementary School 301 Dorman Street, Harrington, DE 19952 | K-4 | 0.8 mi |
Lake Forest Central Elementary School 5424 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943 | 4-5 | 5.1 mi |
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School 101 West Center Street, Harrington, DE 19952 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Lake Forest High School 5407 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943 | 8-12 | 4.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 229 Commerce St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/01/2025
Sold
$265,000
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MLS
8/11/2025
Listed
$265,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
229 Commerce Street, Harrington, DE 19952 (MLS# DEKT2040092) is a Single Family property that was sold at $265,000 on October 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 229 Commerce Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Harrington? You can browse all Harrington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

