Welcome to 540 Hemingway Drive in sought after Hickory Hills located in the heart of Hockessin, convenient to major routes, shopping and dining! 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath split level home with 1 car garage and basement has been lovingly maintained by the owner for almost 50 years and is now ready for you to come personalize it and make it your own! Covered front porch, foyer entry, spacious family room with gas fireplace and hardwood floors under carpeting in living room, dining room and bedrooms. Hurry to schedule your private tour today!
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
540 Hemingway Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
4beds
1,950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$316,700 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$2,783 Estimated rent
Home value
$316,700
$285,000 - $355,000
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Gas fireplaceHardwood floorsSpacious family roomCovered front porchFoyer entry
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Listed by:
David Landon 302-218-8473,
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark,
Listing Team: Team Landon, Co-Listing Team: Team Landon,Co-Listing Agent: Kirsten H Landon 302-218-8474,
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Bought with:
Natalie Craig
Compass
Mary Teoli, RS0039411
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2078666
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 X 11
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,950
- Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,950
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Paved, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 08012.20032
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amps
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Hockessin
- Subdivision: Hickory Hills
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
- Amenities included: Common Grounds
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2025 | Sold | $385,000$197/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2078666 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2025 | Pending sale | $385,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2078666 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $385,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2078666 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $325,000 +364.9% |
| 2024 | $2,178 +16.2% | $69,900 |
| 2023 | $1,875 -0.7% | $69,900 |
| 2022 | $1,888 -4.9% | $69,900 |
| 2021 | $1,985 0% | $69,900 |
| 2020 | $1,986 +0.2% | $69,900 |
| 2019 | $1,983 +3.4% | $69,900 |
| 2017 | $1,917 +12.5% | $69,900 |
| 2016 | $1,704 | $69,900 |
| 2015 | $1,704 +8.4% | $69,900 |
| 2014 | $1,571 | $69,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $69,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $69,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,900 +2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $68,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Brandywine Springs SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cooke
- Middle: Dupont H
- High: Alexis I. Dupont
- 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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Estimated market value
$316,700
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Hockessin
- 19707
- 540 Hemingway Dr
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