Welcome to a truly exceptional contemporary retreat nestled in one of Hockessin's most picturesque settings. Tucked at the end of a winding driveway and surrounded by nature, this architecturally distinctive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers a rare blend of privacy, character, and modern updates. From the moment you enter, you'll be captivated by soaring knotty pine vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, walls of glass, and breathtaking views from nearly every room. The open-concept living and dining areas feature a dramatic brick fireplace, newly refinished hardwood floors (March 2026), and seamless access to expansive outdoor living spaces, including multiple decks and a paver patio designed to embrace the natural surroundings. The beautifully updated kitchen is the heart of the home, offering granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, quality appliances, and an open layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. With five spacious bedrooms, including a stunning primary retreat with vaulted ceilings, private deck access, and a spa-inspired bath, there is room for everyone. A generously sized guest suite with its own private bath and walk-in closet provides ideal accommodations for visitors, multigenerational living, or extended stays. The walkout lower level expands the living space with a second family room featuring a brick fireplace, additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a large bonus/recreation room with new luxury vinyl plank flooring and a pellet stove. Two staircases provide convenient access between levels and add to the home's thoughtful design and functionality. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint (December 2025), new carpet throughout all five bedrooms and the lower-level family room (2026), updated bathrooms, new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the bonus room and utility/storage areas (2026), one HVAC system replaced in 2025, septic tank replaced in 2021, new front steps and flagstone walkway (2021), refreshed driveway, water treatment improvements, sump pump replacement, and more. Located just minutes from Ashland Nature Center, Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, Hagley Museum, the Hockessin Athletic Club, shopping, dining, and major commuting routes, this is a home that offers an extraordinary lifestyle in an equally extraordinary setting. If you've been searching for a property that is anything but ordinary, you've found it.
Sold for $866,700
$866,700
777 Auburn Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
5beds
3,739sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
1.99 Acres Lot
$870,300 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$4,189 Estimated rent
Home value
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$792,000 - $949,000
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Refreshed drivewayBeautifully updated kitchenNewly refinished hardwood floorsPrivate deck accessMultiple decksDramatic brick fireplacePellet stove
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Listed by:
MaryBeth Tribbitt 302-218-5720,
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Bought with:
Keith Seichepine, RS345864
BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2104356
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Great Room, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 9
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 X 18
Great room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 612 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 34
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
- Area: 672 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 X 21
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,739
- Total interior livable area: 3,739 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,739
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Garage Faces Side, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.99 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0800400040
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Auburn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hockessin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $649,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,699
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Please See The Inclusion / Exclusion Addendum Downloaded With The On-line Disclosures. Please Have Your Buyers Initial And Submit With The Contract. All Appliances In As-in Condition
- Exclusions: Please See The Inclusion / Exclusion Addendum Downloaded With The On-line Disclosures. Please Have Your Buyers Initial And Submit With The Contract.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $866,700+8.4%$232/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2104356 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Pending sale | $799,900$214/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2104356 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,900+64.8%$214/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2104356 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2005 | Sold | $485,500$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $649,500 +336.2% |
| 2024 | $5,502 +13.4% | $148,900 |
| 2023 | $4,853 -1.2% | $148,900 |
| 2022 | $4,911 +0% | $148,900 |
| 2021 | $4,911 -0.3% | $148,900 |
| 2020 | $4,927 +0.2% | $148,900 |
| 2019 | $4,919 +3.3% | $148,900 |
| 2017 | $4,762 +4.7% | $148,900 |
| 2016 | $4,548 | $148,900 |
| 2015 | $4,548 +6.7% | $148,900 |
| 2014 | $4,262 | $148,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $148,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $148,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $148,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $148,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $148,900 +1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $146,900 |
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Neighborhood: 19707
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Brandywine Springs SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cooke
- Middle: Henry B. Du Pont
- 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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- 777 Auburn Mill Rd
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