Welcome to Hickory Hills — one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the Village of Hockessin. This charming home sits on a beautiful corner lot and offers timeless character, classic design, and an unbeatable walkable location. Inside, you'll find features buyers love, including wood floors, spacious living areas, and a stunning four-season sunroom filled with natural light. With its walls of windows, the sunroom perfectly blends indoor comfort with an outdoor feel, making it one of the most special spaces in the home. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved by the original owners, this home reflects pride of ownership throughout and is ready for its next chapter. A new natural gas HVAC system installed in 2025 adds peace of mind for the future homeowner. Located just a short walk to Hockessin’s restaurants, shops, library, churches, Swift Park, walking trails, and athletic fields, the lifestyle this location offers is hard to beat. Homes in Hickory Hills rarely become available — especially at this price point. This is a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a solid, well-maintained home in a highly sought-after community. Don’t miss your chance to see this special property.
Sold for $440,000
$440,000
500 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
4beds
2,225sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.3 Acres Lot
$445,100 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$2,932 Estimated rent
Home value
$445,100
$401,000 - $494,000
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Timeless characterClassic designWalls of windowsWood floorsCorner lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Teeven 302-218-5171,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: Erik Hoferer & Associates
Bought with:
Bud Thomas, RB-0002633
Brandywine Realty Management
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2099198
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Shelving
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,225
- Total interior livable area: 2,225 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,225
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 98.20 x 128.90
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08012.20097
- Zoning: NC10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hickory Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hockessin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $285,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,592
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $440,000$198/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2099198 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Pending sale | $440,000$198/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2099198 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2026 | Contingent | $440,000$198/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2099198 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $440,000$198/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2099198 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $458,900 +503% |
| 2024 | $2,151 +17.3% | $76,100 |
| 2023 | $1,834 -0.1% | $76,100 |
| 2022 | $1,835 -5% | $76,100 |
| 2021 | $1,931 -0.1% | $76,100 |
| 2020 | $1,932 +0.1% | $76,100 |
| 2019 | $1,930 +2.1% | $76,100 |
| 2017 | $1,891 +13.4% | $76,100 |
| 2016 | $1,668 | $76,100 |
| 2015 | $1,668 +9.5% | $76,100 |
| 2014 | $1,523 | $76,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $76,100 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $74,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19707
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- $585,5004 bd2 ba3k sqft514 Hemingway Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707Off Market
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Brandywine Springs SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 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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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Hockessin
- 19707
- 500 Defoe Rd
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