$265,000
SOLD OCT 1, 2025

229 Commerce St Harrington, DE 19952

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,257 Sq Ft
7,275 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terra King

(302) 650-6678 terra_j_king@msn.com RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown Listed on: 08/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Seibert

gail.seibert@gmail.com Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $851

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 7,275 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 79.03 x 119.72
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,257 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0900-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number MN-09-17908-02-0900-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$851

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property, Gun Safe
  • Inclusions: All Appliances and Window Coverings. All inclusions in AS-IS condition.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 8/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Renovated: 2025
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1257
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1257
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 210.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1257
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 79.03 x 119.72
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7275.00
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 639.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 851.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: MN-09-17908-02-0900-000
  • Tax Lot: 0900-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAKE FOREST

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2025
Closed on
Oct 1, 2025
Sold by
Botteon Michael
Bought by
Galipo Mark C and Galipo Kenda
Seller's Agent
Terra King
RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Gail Seibert
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Views
552
Current Estimated Value
$262,931

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.97%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Outstanding Balance
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$72,931

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2017
Closed on
Nov 9, 2017
Sold by
Bowers Group Llc
Bought by
Botteon Michael
Seller's Agent
Jose Quinones
Linda Vista Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Terri Favata
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$154,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$155,555
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2017
Closed on
Aug 1, 2017
Sold by
Veterans Admin
Bought by
Bowers Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Ed Hommond
RE/MAX Horizons
Buyer's Agent
Ed Hommond
RE/MAX Horizons
List Price
$89,000
Sold Price
$84,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-5.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
843.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2017
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Veterans Admin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Jardevtan Corp
Bought by
Carver Ryan N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,762
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2007
Sold by
Gray Christopher L
Bought by
Jardevtan Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2006
Sold by
Gray Christopher L
Bought by
State Of Delaware Department Of Transpor
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $154,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $48,749 None Available
Deed $175,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $90,000 Superior Title Corporation
Deed $300 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,555 New Conventional
Previous Owner $178,762 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Sold $265,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $265,000 +72.1% $211 / Sq Ft
11/09/2017 11/09/17 Sold $154,000 -0.6% $143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/13/2017 09/13/17 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2017 09/10/17 For Sale $154,900 +84.4% $144 / Sq Ft
08/04/2017 08/04/17 Sold $84,000 0.0% $78 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2017 06/28/17 Price Changed $84,000 -5.6% $78 / Sq Ft
05/19/2017 05/19/17 For Sale $89,000 -- $83 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $870 $237,300 $46,400 $190,900
2024 $866 $237,300 $46,400 $190,900
2023 $469 $19,300 $4,400 $14,900
2022 $414 $19,300 $4,400 $14,900
2021 $392 $19,300 $4,400 $14,900
2020 $409 $19,300 $4,400 $14,900
2019 $409 $19,300 $4,400 $14,900
2018 $405 $19,300 $4,400 $14,900
2017 $406 $19,300 $0 $0
2016 $386 $19,300 $0 $0
2015 $380 $19,300 $0 $0
2014 $375 $19,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2040092

Bright MLS

APN: 6-09-17908-02-0900-000