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Off market
  • $459,500

    515 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

    4beds
    1,900sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1968
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $459,500 Zestimate®
    $242/sqft
    $3,049 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $459,500

    $432,000 - $492,000

    $3,049/mo

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    What's special

    Hands-down winner in heart of Hockessin Hickory Hill! Combine charm of small town with convenience of this community central location, and its ideal backdrop for this 4BRs/2/1/2 bath home with bonus screened-in porch and picturesque backyard! This beauty is move in ready with, replacement windows, new HVAC in 2019, and newer single layer roof with transferable warranty. Walkable to park, shops, library, restaurants and more, 5 minutes to HAC and 20-minute commute to downtown Wilm./City of Newark, this home offers sought-after space with countryside-surround. Freshly landscaped beds border curved stone walkway and front this classic blue/gray siding/cream brick exterior/black shutter home with covered front porch. Fresh neutral paint/FR carpet. Front door opens to beautiful light-grained hardwood floors. Hardwood staircase sits to right, and runner introduces pop of colors, while still showcasing pretty wood. Tucked off foyer is a very spacious walk-in closet, ideal for easy-store, easy-access coats and accessories. Opposite closet is the powder room with a white tile floor with black diamonds, and pedestal sink. Sprawling LR sits to front of home and touts volumes of space! Animate the space with collection of couches, chairs and coffee table. Use area rug to define boundaries. Gorgeous bay window with deep ledge graces front wall, and provides built-in spot for leafy plants and blooming flowers. Room generous enough to accommodate large gatherings of effortless entertaining, without compromising easy movement. DR is adjacent and continues with hardwoods and crown molding, while presenting chair rail and brass chandelier for extra elegance. Space allows for dining room table/chairs and still has perimeter room for furniture. Wonderful kitchen which takes its cue from new trends! White cabinets with brushed nickle hardware, and under cabinet lighting. The white tile backsplash has imprinted-designed deco tiles, and granite-looking countertops highlight new SS appliances. Triple window above sink gives you a great view of the lovely backyard. Two glass-pane doors anchor either side of cabinets, where brightly-colored ceramic plates or hand-painted mugs can bring bursts of color. 2 pendant lights offer spotlight on wide island which does double duty, serving as prep/serving space as well as 1st-rate seating. Full wall has floor-to-ceiling pantry, which flanks coffee station/bar with 2 glass-pane cabinets above. The 1st floor laundry room has access to 1-car garage where there are pull down stairs for attic storage. Step down to sunken personality-rich FR with brand new carpeting. Trio of exposed ceiling beams insert rustic element, 2 skylights add natural light and red-brick gas FP provides warmth and beauty. Unwind from your busy day in this laid-back locale! French doors lead out to red-brick floored large screened-in porch with natural bead-board ceiling and ceiling fan. Screened-in porch serves up extra interest with views to scenic backyard! Partially-finished LL has carpeted steps that leads to area rug defined rec/play room with space for the pool/fuse ball tables, (that are included in the sale), and separate room with work bench, cabinets and shelves. Elegant chair rail begins on main staircase and continues up steps and in upper hall where 4 BRs and updated hall bath branch off. Full bath sits at top of steps, and could be conveniently used as 2nd guest bath, and has updated angled ceramic tile floor, ~ wall of ceramic tile with border and white vanity. 3 secondary BRs feature hardwood floors, ceiling fans and natural light. MBR has added DD mirror sliding closet and private bath of gray ceramic tile floor, ~ wall of white tile, angled shower and white vanity. Screened-in porch grants access to stone-trimmed open patio enhanced by beautiful and peaceful Koi pond with 2 cascading stone waterfalls. Elevated deck boasts hot tub. Plenty of annual plants waiting to bloom. Perfect backyard, just add friends! Welcome Home!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Master Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Family Room Off Kitchen, Chair Railings, WhirlPool/HotTub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
    • Has spa: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0801310028
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1968

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Hockessin

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $4 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-in Microwave, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven/Range - Gas
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • InteriorFeatures: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Master Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Family Room Off Kitchen, Chair Railings, WhirlPool/HotTub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
    • GarageYN: true
    • AttachedGarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • StructureType: Detached
    • ConstructionMaterials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • StoriesTotal: 2
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • CoveredSpaces: 1
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • ParkingFeatures: Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage Faces Front
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
    • Basement: Y
    • MlsStatus: ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/6/2020Sold$266,400-19.8%$140/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/16/2020Pending sale$332,000$175/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty - Wilmington #DENC494850 Report a problem
    3/14/2020Listed for sale$332,000+112.1%$175/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty - Wilmington #DENC494850 Report a problem
    6/30/1999Sold$156,500$82/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $459,400 +531%
    2024$2,789 +12.8%$72,800
    2023$2,473 -0.5%$72,800

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19707

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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