For sale

$395,000

1430 Sandbox Rd, Harrington, DE 19952

2beds

1,330sqft

$2,242/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

6 Acres Lot

$471,700 Zestimate^®

$297/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cottage-like vibeRefinished hardwood floorsNooks and cranniesQuaint dormersWindow seatUpdated kitchenEnclosed front porch

Country 6 acre homestead! Relax in this rural setting near McCauley Pond. Cozy 1-1/2 story bungalow with updated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, and 1st floor primary bedroom/bath. Has a Cottage-like vibe with window seat, enclosed front porch, and walk-up stairs leading to a fully finished attic/upper level space with quaint dormers, nooks & crannies! Ceiling height is under 7ft, but is laid out as two bedrooms with closets…Hobby space? Studio? Visiting family or friends? You can accommodate! The full basement has exposed brick, thick beams, revealing the 1920s era construction of the original house. Bring your horse, grow your orchard, add a big pole building. All are possibilities here!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Windows: Double Hung
Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,330
Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,330
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 8
Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, Detached, Driveway
Garage spaces: 3
Uncovered spaces: 5

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Pool features: None
Frontage type: Road Frontage

Lot

Size: 6 Acres
Features: Backs to Trees, Hunting Available, Level, Wooded, Rear Yard, Rural, SideYard(s)

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
Parcel number: MD0016100023807000
Zoning: AC
Zoning description: low-density single-family homes and Ag uses.
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow,Cape Cod,Cottage,Farmhouse/National Folk
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, CPVC/PVC
Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Architectural Shingle

Condition

Good
New construction: No
Year built: 1925
Major remodel year: 2004

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 150 Amps, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld, On Site Septic
Water: Private, Well
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Harrington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $297/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,300
Annual tax amount: $8
Date on market: 9/6/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Inclusions: Kitchen Appliances.
Ownership: Fee Simple
Road surface type: Black Top

Estimated market value

$471,700

$415,000 - $533,000

$2,014/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/6/2026	Listed for sale	$395,000-12.2%$297/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2050338 Report a problem
4/19/2025	Listing removed	$450,000$338/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2029100 Report a problem
3/5/2025	Price change	$450,000-3.2%$338/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2029100 Report a problem
2/13/2025	Price change	$465,000-6.1%$350/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2029100 Report a problem
7/22/2024	Listed for sale	$495,000-20.8%$372/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2029100 Report a problem
1/22/2024	Listing removed	--
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2022794 Report a problem
9/21/2023	Listed for sale	$625,000+303.2%$470/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2022794 Report a problem
6/9/2004	Sold	$155,000$117/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,007 -4.2%	$279,000
2024	$1,051 +48.5%	$279,000 +785.7%
2023	$708 +2.3%	$31,500
2022	$692 -1.7%	$31,500
2021	$704 -0.8%	$31,500
2020	$709 -0.5%	$31,500
2019	$713 -0.3%	$31,500
2018	$715	$31,500
2017	$715 -6.7%	$31,500
2016	$767	$31,500
2015	--	$31,500
2014	--	$31,500
2012	--	$31,500
2011	--	$31,500
2010	--	$31,500 -0.3%
2009	--	$31,600
2008	--	$31,600
2007	--	$31,600
2005	--	$31,600
2004	--	$31,600
2002	--	$31,600
2001	--	$31,600
2000	$423	$31,600