BRICK HOUSE with a POOL! Situated in Hockessin this stately home is as gorgeous on the inside as out. There are some great recent improvements like the main house roof (2022) deck, roof and gutters over the sunroom (2024). The pool heater (2022) The pool pump and cleaning robot (2023) and brand new water heater (08/24). Three car garage! The front entrance porch is so impressive and it just invites you to sit awhile, perched up high, and look out over the front yard. The entry into this house is into a foyer that showcases a gracious curved staircase. To the right of the foyer is the Formal Living Room decked out in hardwoods, dental moldings and wide baseboards. To the left is the cozy den which can double as an office. This room has built in bookcases and hardwood flooring. The Formal Dining Room is oversized, sports the dental moldings and offers access to a patio overlooking the pool. The kitchen is very large and offers an abundance of cabinetry, counters and a beautiful wood topped island. The appliances are top of the line and are stainless steel. Lighted pantry for the extras. Flowing into the breakfast area there is access to the enclosed porch which is an inviting space to look at the pool. The POOL! You will have so much fun with you family and friends in this backyard oasis. The first floor is where you will find, down the hall of the breakfast area, a Great Room. This room has the exposed wood beams, wood flooring, skylights, a fireplace and ceiling fan. There is also a first floor full bath and a laundry room with door access to another deck on this side of the house. The curved staircase will take you to the second floor which is done in hardwoods. The main bedroom suite offers a special treat of the roof top deck that overlooks the pool, a gorgeous private bath with a huge frameless shower, a ball and claw tub and a custom vanity. There is a walk in closet with organizer as well. There are Three additional bedrooms, one with it's own powder room that are each a good size. The hall bath with skylight is custom done and gorgeous as well. The basement is finished and offers two rooms of unfinished space and has access to the 3 car garage. So much to love about this house!!
Sold for $870,000
$870,000
255 Peoples Way, Hockessin, DE 19707
4beds
6,301sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
0.75 Acres Lot
$894,400 Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$5,356 Estimated rent
Home value
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$805,000 - $1.00M
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Brick houseGreat roomGracious curved staircaseRoof top deckFront entrance porchBall and claw tubMain bedroom suite
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Listed by:
Christina Reid 610-999-1081,
RE/MAX Town & Country
Bought with:
Ann Marie Germano, RS-0024537
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2067078
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 17
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Other
- Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
- Level: Unspecified
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 14
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 X 22
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Sink
- Level: Main
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 X 15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 8
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 14
Other
- Description: OFFICE
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 13
Other
- Description: SUNRM
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 X 14
Other
- Description: REC RM
- Level: Lower
- Area: 918 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34 X 27
Other
- Description: DEN
- Level: Lower
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 X 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Kitchen Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,301
- Total interior livable area: 6,301 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,925
- Finished area below ground: 2,376
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Attached, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 150.00 x 217.80
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08018.20088
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Hockessin Valley F
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $150 annually
Location
- Region: Hockessin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $183,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,405
- Date on market: 8/29/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer And Refrigerator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2025 | Sold | $870,000-3.3%$138/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Pending sale | $899,900$143/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Contingent | $899,900$143/sqft |
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| 2/21/2025 | Price change | $899,900-3.7%$143/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Price change | $934,900-1.6%$148/sqft |
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| 9/29/2024 | Price change | $949,900-1.7%$151/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $965,900+50.9%$153/sqft |
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| 7/7/2018 | Sold | $639,900$102/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2018 | Price change | $639,900-1.6%$102/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #7157978 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $650,000+2.4%$103/sqft |
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| 3/7/2012 | Listing removed | $635,000$101/sqft |
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| 3/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $635,000+14%$101/sqft |
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| 5/24/2010 | Sold | $557,000-12.3%$88/sqft |
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| 9/11/2009 | Listing removed | $635,000$101/sqft |
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| 5/17/2009 | Price change | $635,000-3.8%$101/sqft |
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| 3/14/2009 | Price change | $659,900-2.2%$105/sqft |
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| 3/7/2009 | Listed for sale | $675,000+52%$107/sqft |
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| 8/6/2002 | Sold | $444,000$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $806,900 +339% |
| 2024 | $7,054 +12.4% | $183,800 |
| 2023 | $6,277 -0.7% | $183,800 |
| 2022 | $6,320 +0.1% | $183,800 |
| 2021 | $6,315 -0.3% | $183,800 |
| 2020 | $6,335 +0.1% | $183,800 |
| 2019 | $6,326 +2.8% | $183,800 |
| 2017 | $6,154 +5.3% | $183,800 |
| 2016 | $5,846 | $183,800 |
| 2015 | $5,846 +6.5% | $183,800 |
| 2014 | $5,492 | $183,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $183,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $183,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $183,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $183,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $183,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $183,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $183,800 +4.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $176,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $176,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $176,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $176,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $176,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $176,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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
- Elementary: North Star
- Middle: Henry B. Du Pont
- High: John 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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