COMING SOON! Welcome to 1257 Old Wilmington Road, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom home situated on a spacious 0.65-acre lot in Hockessin. Set well back from the road, this property offers one-level living, a refreshed interior, and some truly unique features both inside and out. Step inside to find an extensively renovated interior featuring new hardwood flooring and fresh paint throughout, along with a beautifully updated kitchen and bathroom. The cozy family room is highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace, while three bedrooms and convenient one-level living provide a comfortable and functional floor plan. The unfinished basement offers plenty of additional storage, includes a half bath, and provides potential for future finished space. An attached two-car garage provides even more storage and features a unique setup that may appeal to the automotive or workshop enthusiast. Out back, two distinctive detached structures—both equipped with electric—add even more versatility to the property. The larger two-story structure features glass-front windows and is currently configured as a workshop and hobby space with workbenches, shelving, a wood-burning stove, and ventilation, while the second structure offers a combination of enclosed storage and flexible-use space. Whether you're looking for a workshop, studio, home office, gardening space, hobby room, or simply additional storage, these unique buildings offer plenty of possibilities. Situated on 0.65 acres, the property offers plenty of outdoor space along with potential for future expansion. All of this is located in Hockessin with convenient access to area shops, restaurants, parks, and major roadways, making for an easy commute toward Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. 1257 Old Wilmington Road is Coming Soon—stay tuned for additional details!
Coming soon 11/12
$489,000
1257 Old Wilmington Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
3beds
1,228sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.65 Acres Lot
$395,500 Zestimate®
$398/sqft
$-- HOA
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Listed by:
Mike Terranova 302-299-6621,
Keller Williams Realty Wilmington 3022991100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2110834
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,228
- Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,228
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Inside Entrance, Other, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08008.30082
- Zoning: NC21
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Phone
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Westover Chase
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hockessin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $398/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $369,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,744
- Date on market: 11/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Negotiable
- Inclusions: See Seller's Disclosures.
- Exclusions: Personal Property.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$395,500
$356,000 - $443,000
$2,483/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2025 | Sold | $385,000-1.3%$314/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Contingent | $390,000$318/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $390,000$318/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,744 +533.5% | $369,700 +553.2% |
| 2024 | $433 +14.8% | $56,600 |
| 2023 | $377 -0.7% | $56,600 |
| 2022 | $380 +0.2% | $56,600 |
| 2021 | $379 -0.4% | $56,600 |
| 2020 | $381 +0.1% | $56,600 |
| 2019 | $380 +2.3% | $56,600 |
| 2017 | $372 +5.1% | $56,600 |
| 2016 | $354 | $56,600 |
| 2015 | $354 +7.3% | $56,600 |
| 2014 | $330 | $56,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $56,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $56,600 |
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Neighborhood: 19707
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: William F. Cooke
- Middle: Alexis I. Du Pont
- High: Alexis I. Dupont
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






