Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate253 Peoples Way, Hockessin, DE 19707-1908 $879,900
Interior Sq. Ft: 5,975
Acreage: 0.75
Age:35 years
Style:
Colonial, Traditional
Subdivision: Hockessin Valley F
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Welcome to Hockessin Valley Falls! This stunning home sits on one of the largest lots in the neighborhood and offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a 3-car garage. As you enter through the grand foyer, you’ll immediately notice the gleaming hardwood floors and elegant dining room. The updated kitchen features new granite countertops and brand-new appliances, perfect for any chef. A spacious family room boasts soaring vaulted ceilings, a beautiful brick fireplace, and custom built-in cabinetry—ideal for both entertaining and relaxing. Enjoy the sunroom which is located right off the kitchen with newer sliding glass doors that open to a serene and private setting. The main level also includes a private study, a convenient laundry room, and a full bath. Up the graceful turned staircase, you’ll find four bedrooms. The primary suite features an en suite bath and a private walkout deck. Another bedroom also includes its own en suite bath, creating the feel of a second primary suite. Two additional bedrooms share a full hall bath with a double vanity. The fully finished basement is designed for entertaining and everyday living, featuring a wet bar, half bath, and abundant storage space. The roof was replaced in 2020; furnaces are 3-4 years old as well as the 2 AC units. There is also a whole house water filtration system. This home has been very loved. All of this in a prime location—just minutes from downtown Wilmington, shopping, dining, libraries, parks, and more. This home is the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and convenience—don’t miss it!
Home Assoc: $100/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Community
HOA: Yes;
Utilities
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Electric, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Main Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Other, Attached Garage Spaces #: 3;
Interior
Bar, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Fully Finished Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Carpet Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, Wood Fireplace, 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, Accessibility - 32"+ wide Doors, Window Screens, Exterior Cameras, Security System
Exterior
Permanent Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Exterior Lighting
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Public Elementary (13 schools)
Public Middle (6 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| duPont (H.B.) Middle School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Hockessin | 2 mi |
| Kennett Middle School | Kennett Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Landenberg | 2.94 mi |
| Skyline Middle School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Wilmington | 3.38 mi |
| Gateway Charter School | Gateway Charter School | 3–8 | Wilmington | 4.27 mi |
| Meadowood Program | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–12 | Newark | 4.77 mi |
| Stanton Middle School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Wilmington | 4.78 mi |
Public High (4 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKean (Thomas) High School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 9–12 | Wilmington | 2.06 mi |
| Dickinson (John) School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–12 | Wilmington | 3.35 mi |
| Kennett High School | Kennett Consolidated School District | 9–12 | Kennett Square | 4.62 mi |
| Meadowood Program | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–12 | Newark | 4.77 mi |
Private (12 schools)
| School | Grades | Place | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacc Montessori School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Hockessin | 1.06 mi |
| The Hockessin Montessori School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–8 | Hockessin | 1.12 mi |
| Limestone Hills Day School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Wilmington | 1.49 mi |
| Wilmington Christian School Inc. | Christian (no specific denomination) | Preschool–12 | Hockessin | 1.84 mi |
| The Independence School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–8 | Newark | 2.04 mi |
| Wilmington Junior Academy | Seventh-Day Adventist | Preschool–8 | Wilmington | 2.31 mi |
| St John The Beloved School | Roman Catholic | Preschool–8 | Wilmington | 3.4 mi |
| St Mark's High School | Roman Catholic | 9–12 | Wilmington | 3.77 mi |
| Towle Institute | Christian (no specific denomination) | 4–12 | Newark | 4.08 mi |
| Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Wilmington | 4.24 mi |
| Destiny Calling Academy | Christian (no specific denomination) | K–12 | Wilmington | 4.3 mi |
| The Tatnall School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–12 | Wilmington | 4.54 mi |
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This report is a detailed community overview for Hockessin (19707), Delaware.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
- Average salary of people in this community: $87,745
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,197
- Household Size (ppl): 2.60
- Households w/ Children: 56%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 5,150 (83.0%)
- Rented: 819 (13.2%)
- Vacant: 233 (3.8%)
- Total: 6,202
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
- Some High School: 1.1%
- High School Graduate: 12.2%
- Some College: 11.7%
- Associate Degree: 6.0%
- Bachelor's Degree: 32.3%
- Graduate Degree: 35.4%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $128,947
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $3,501
- One Bedroom: $2,278
- Three Bedroom: $1,727
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