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!
Sold for $835,000
$835,000
253 Peoples Way, Hockessin, DE 19707
4beds
5,975sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.75 Acres Lot
$841,100 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$5,708 Estimated rent
Home value
$841,100
$757,000 - $934,000
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Brand-new appliancesPrivate walkout deckPrivate studySoaring vaulted ceilingsFully finished basementGleaming hardwood floorsPrimary suite
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Listed by:
Karen Legum 646-942-2258,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: Christopher Levy Group
Bought with:
Unrepresented
Unrepresented
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2090458
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1248
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bar, Breakfast Area, Soaking Tub, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,975
- Total interior livable area: 5,975 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,727
- Finished area below ground: 1,248
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Other, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 7
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 150.00 x 217.80
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08018.20087
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Cameras, Security System
- Subdivision: Hockessin Valley F
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 annually
Location
- Region: Hockessin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $862,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,835
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $835,000-2.3%$140/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2090458 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listing removed | $4,300$1/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2093030 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Contingent | $855,000$143/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090458 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2026 | Price change | $855,000-1.1%$143/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Price change | $4,300+10.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2093030 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Price change | $3,900-2.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2093030 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $4,000-20%$1/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2093030 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $864,900-1.1%$145/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090458 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $874,900-0.6%$146/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,000$1/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2093030 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $879,900+39.9%$147/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090458 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2000014 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2021 | Sold | $629,000-12%$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2021 | Pending sale | $715,000+2.1%$120/sqft |
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| 2/27/2021 | Listed for sale | $699,999$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $862,400 +351.3% |
| 2024 | $7,334 +12.4% | $191,100 |
| 2023 | $6,526 -0.7% | $191,100 |
| 2022 | $6,571 +0.1% | $191,100 +4.6% |
| 2021 | $6,566 +4.3% | $182,700 |
| 2020 | $6,297 +0.1% | $182,700 |
| 2019 | $6,288 +2.8% | $182,700 |
| 2017 | $6,117 +5.3% | $182,700 |
| 2016 | $5,811 | $182,700 |
| 2015 | $5,811 +6.5% | $182,700 |
| 2014 | $5,459 | $182,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $182,700 |
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Neighborhood: 19707
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10North Star Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10Dickinson (John) High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 3.3 mi
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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