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Sold for $915,000
  • $915,000

    1943 Melson Way, Hockessin, DE 19707

    4beds
    4,275sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2003
    0.55 Acres Lot
    $949,800 Zestimate®
    $214/sqft
    $4,414 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $949,800

    $845,000 - $1.06M

    $4,414/mo

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    What's special

    New hot water heaterJetted tubNew well tankGreat roomExtensive air filtration packagePrivate patioTwo-story turned staircase
    Situated on a private lane in Hockessin, this elegant home spans over 4,200 square feet with elevated features and valuable upgrades throughout. Highlights include nine-foot ceilings, dual staircases, main floor office/den, designer interior & exterior lighting, upgraded wood trim, a full walk-out basement, 3-car garage, and a peaceful & private setting to enjoy for years to come! Step inside this home to the grand entryway with hardwood floors extending throughout the main level and a two-story turned staircase with custom solid oak handrails. Flow into the bright & open living room and dining room combination with elegant columns and wood detail and beautiful plantation shutters offering a welcoming space for holidays and gatherings. On the other side of the foyer, French doors lead into the spacious office/den with recessed lighting and plantation shutters. Flow into the gracious main living space joining the grand kitchen, breakfast room/dining area, and the great room with soaring ceiling, cozy gas fireplace, and a wall of windows with a lovely view outdoors. This kitchen offers 42-inch cabinetry, granite countertops, stone backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including Wolf oven and stovetop. From the main living space, step outside to the private patio & soothing outdoor space to grill, dine, relax, and entertain. Back inside and completing the main level is a powder room for guests and a well-equipped laundry/mudroom off the garage. Upstairs, you will find all 4 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath including two bedrooms which share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The impressive primary quarters feature a tray ceiling, sitting room, and large primary bath with jetted tub, double vanity, and glass shower. The lower level of this home offers endless potential with an enormous walk-out full basement to finish as a huge entertaining space, additional family space, or whatever your needs require. Valuable upgrades & updates include (but are not limited to): dual zone HVAC (Zone 2 replaced in 2023), roof with original 30-year warranty, new gutters, gutter guards, and downspouts (2020), new water treatment system and sump pump (2021), new hot water heater (2021), new well tank (2021), security system, high efficiency direct vent gas furnace, water saver toilets and shower heads, an extensive air filtration package, weatherproofed exterior outlets, and more! Tucked in The Oaks at Hockessin, yet close to everything this area has to offer; the location is ideal. Be sure to view the Virtual Tour and Floorplans, and schedule a showing of this impressive home today!

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    Listed by:

    Michael McKee 610-247-9154,

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,

    Listing Team: Mckee Kubasko Group, Co-Listing Team: Mckee Kubasko Group,Co-Listing Agent: Elizabeth L Mckee 610-420-1686,

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Juliet Zhang, R1-0003051

    RE/MAX Edge

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2070618MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Attic, Additional Stairway, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
    • Doors: Double Entry, French Doors
    • Windows: Double Hung, Palladian, Screens, Triple Pane Windows, Vinyl Clad, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Rear Entrance,Space For Rooms,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Windows
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,275
    • Total interior livable area: 4,275 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,275
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Driveway, Paved, Private, Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Lighting
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.55 Acres
    • Dimensions: 104.00 x 231.80
    • Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 08008.00036
    • Zoning: NC21
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco, Stone
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Pitched,Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2003

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Well

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Hockessin
    • Subdivision: The Oaks At Hockes

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/3/2025Sold$915,000+1.7%$214/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070618 Report a problem
    11/7/2024Pending sale$900,000$211/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070618 Report a problem
    11/7/2024Contingent$900,000$211/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070618 Report a problem
    11/4/2024Listed for sale$900,000+50.3%$211/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #DENC2070618 Report a problem
    3/1/2004Sold$598,700$140/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $946,400 +369.4%
    2024$6,949 +14.5%$201,600
    2023$6,071 -1.3%$201,600
    2022$6,149 -1.6%$201,600
    2021$6,249 -0.3%$201,600
    2020$6,270 +0.2%$201,600
    2019$6,260 +3.5%$201,600
    2017$6,048 +6.9%$201,600
    2016$5,658 $201,600
    2015$5,658 +7.4%$201,600
    2014$5,270 $201,600
    2013-- $201,600
    2012-- $201,600
    2011-- $201,600
    2010-- $201,600
    2009-- $201,600
    2008-- $201,600
    2007-- $201,600
    2006-- $201,600
    2005-- $201,600
    2004-- $201,600 +719.5%
    2003-- $24,600 -72%
    2002-- $87,900
    2001-- $87,900

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19707

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • 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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