870 Old Public Road, Hockessin, DE 19707

$530,000
4
BD
2
BA
1,626
SqFt

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Sold Price
$530,000
List Price
$489,900
Closing Date
Jun 23, 2025
Days on Market
5
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
DENC2079100
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Living Area
1,626
Lot Size (Acres)
1.87
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Year Built
1957
County
New Castle
School District
Red Clay Consolidated

Property Description

RARE FIND!! If you crave peace, privacy, and a deep connection with nature, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is your perfect retreat. Tucked away in sought after Hockessin DE, and surrounded by mature trees, flowering plants, and lush landscaping, this property offers a serene setting that feels worlds away—yet still close to everyday conveniences. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan featuring wood flooring throughout most of the home, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a large picture window that frames the scenic outdoors. The adjoining dining area and kitchen offer plenty of storage, including a pantry cabinet, ideal for those who love to cook while staying connected to the surrounding beauty. One of the home’s most unique features is the expansive enclosed porch, nestled just off the kitchen. With a circular wood-burning fireplace as its centerpiece and a full wall of windows all around, it’s the perfect spot to watch the seasons change, host cozy gatherings, or simply enjoy the peaceful views of your private natural sanctuary. The main level includes three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level provides even more flexible space with a family room featuring a brick fireplace, two additional bright multipurpose rooms, and a spacious laundry room with a convenient chute from the main floor. This is a unique home with a beautiful setting offers an abundance of upgrades for long-term comfort and efficiency: NEW Anderson windows (2000), Geothermal heating and cooling (2008), Bamboo flooring on the lower level, Lifetime warranty roof (2011), Security system with cameras and alarms (2015), NEW well pump (2019) and chimney crown (2021), Electric hot water heater (GE 50-gal, 8-year warranty), Whole-house I Spring 3-stage water filtration (2024), PVC plumbing upgrades. Whether you're gardening, birdwatching, or simply relaxing in the privacy of your own natural paradise, this home is a rare find, this is a one owner home. Come experience the calm, comfort, and beauty it has to offer. PLEASE DO NOT WALK THE PROPERTY WITHOUT A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT.

Additional Information

Area
Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
Subdivision
None Available
Taxes
$4485
Interior Features
Dining Area, Wood Floors
School District
Red Clay Consolidated
Elementary School
Cooke
Middle School
Dupont H
High School
Dupont
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace Description
Brick, Other
Flooring
Wood
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
View
Trees/Woods, Pond
Heating
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel
Geo-thermal
Cooling
Central A/C, Geothermal
Roof
Shingle, Pitched, Asphalt
Water
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic
Basement
Yes

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