Rarely available 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, R.C. People’s brick colonial on an oversized lot with over 7,500 sf of finished living space. This home is an exceptional value at $201 per square foot in a prestigious Hockessin community within the Red Clay School District. Similar homes in the community are selling at $258/sf or higher. Entering through the double wide front entry doors from your covered porch, you find yourself in your grand two story foyer full of natural light and gleaming hardwood floors. On your left is a private first floor bedroom/home office with stained moldings. To your right is your spacious living room with a gas fireplace connecting to your dining room by beautifully finished15 lite french doors. The adjacent eat in kitchen is magnificent, featuring plenty of prep space on your sparking granite countertops and center island. Entertaining friends and family is easy with the use of your six burner gas stove and two electric ovens. Beautifully crafted 42 in high white finished cabinets provide more than ample cabinet and storage space. The kitchen eating area is spacious and opens to your 320 sf sun room featuring casement windows and a sliding glass door leading to your deck. The main floor full bath has granite countertop and walk in shower. Rounding out the first floor is your family room with a floor to ceiling brick fireplace flanked by open shelving and a cathedral ceiling. Two skylights and a triple bay window offer tons of natural light. Traversing the turned staircase, you immediately notice the unique bridge to bedroom two with its own private half bath. All upper floor bedrooms have hardwood floors under the carpet. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are just steps away from the beautifully remodeled full bath with granite countertop, double sinks and a tub/shower combo. The primary bedroom offers you both tranquility and privacy. The bedroom is spacious and is adjoined by a sitting room leading to both your grand walk in closet and an amenity filled five piece master bath with dual shower heads in your spacious tiled shower, double sinks within your granite countertop, and your jetted soaking tub with a dedicated hot water heater. Moving to the lower level you will find an enormous finished room which could be used as an in-law suite or income suite as it offers a private entrance from your three car garage. It could also be used to accommodate multiple gaming tables and the adjacent bonus room can be used as a playroom, craft room, or home theater. The rear oversized lot is flat and open for your outdoor activities and includes a play set.
Sold for $925,000
$925,000
166 Thompson Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
5beds
7,671sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
1.06 Acres Lot
$950,200 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$5,958 Estimated rent
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$855,000 - $1.06M
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Listed by:
Dean Outten 302-239-3000,
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
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Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2075032
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 18
Bedroom 1
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Granite Counters, Double Sink, Hot Tub/Spa
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Attic - Access Panel, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 14
Bonus room
- Features: Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 14
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Fireplace - Electric, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 14
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 X 22
Kitchen
- Features: Chair Rail, Granite Counters, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 465 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31 X 15
Living room
- Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 14
Recreation room
- Features: Basement - Finished, Built-in Features, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1188 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44 X 27
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 12
Other
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Entry Level Bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Glass Doors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,671
- Total interior livable area: 7,671 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,945
- Finished area below ground: 2,726
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Play Equipment
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.06 Acres
- Dimensions: 212 x 218
- Features: Open Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08012.40037
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Front, Copper Plumbing, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
- Major remodel year: 2019
Details
- Builder name: R.C. Peoples
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Underground
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Hockessin Valley F
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $75 annually
Location
- Region: Hockessin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,200
- Annual tax amount: $6,669
- Date on market: 1/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softeners(2), Fridge In Storage Area, Fireplace Tools, Desk On Lower Level (all As-is)
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $925,000-2.1%$121/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2075032 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Contingent | $945,000$123/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2075032 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $945,000-2.6%$123/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2075032 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2025 | Listing removed | $969,900$126/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2070036 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $969,900-1%$126/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2070036 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Listing removed | $979,900$128/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2062434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2024 | Price change | $979,900-1.5%$128/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2062434 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2024 | Price change | $995,000-0.4%$130/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2062434 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $999,000$130/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2058150 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,068,800 +428.6% |
| 2024 | $7,260 +13.3% | $202,200 |
| 2023 | $6,405 -0.7% | $202,200 |
| 2022 | $6,452 -1.5% | $202,200 |
| 2021 | $6,548 -0.3% | $202,200 |
| 2020 | $6,569 +0.2% | $202,200 |
| 2019 | $6,559 -3.1% | $202,200 |
| 2017 | $6,770 +5.3% | $202,200 |
| 2016 | $6,431 | $202,200 |
| 2015 | $6,431 +6.5% | $202,200 |
| 2014 | $6,041 | $202,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $202,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $202,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19707
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10North Star Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 3/10Dickinson (John) High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Star
- Middle: Henry B. Du Pont
- High: Dickinson
- 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.
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- Delaware
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- Hockessin
- 19707
- 166 Thompson Dr
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