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Hockessin, DE 19707 870 Old Public Road

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Presented By: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
  • MLS# DENC2079100
  • 05/13/2025
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  • Beds • 4
  • Baths • 2
  • SQFT • 2,850
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

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 awayyet 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 homes 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, its 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.
Presented By: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

Interior Features for 870 Old Public Road

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 11
Main Level Bedrooms3
Total Bedrooms4

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area1626
Above Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFully Finished, Daylight, Full, Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area1224
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesBrick, Other
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringWood
Heating FuelGeo-thermal
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterElectric
Interior AmenitiesDining Area, Wood Floors
Laundry TypeLower Floor
Total Fireplaces1

General for 870 Old Public Road

Acceptable FinancingCash, FHA, Conventional
AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleRanch/Rambler
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level1
CityHOCKESSIN
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelGeothermal
CoolingCentral A/C, Geothermal
CountyNEW CASTLE
DirectionsRoute 42 (Lancaster Pike), to right on Old Wilmington Road, to left on Meeting House Road, to right on Benge Road, to right on Old Public Road.
DisclosuresLead Based Paint - State, Prop Disclosure, Radon
ExclusionsAll Personal Property
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingHeat Pump - Electric BackUp
Levels1
Lot Size Square Feet81457.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaHockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
ModificationTimestamp2025-05-13T17:17:05
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionNegotiable
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG301.29
Property TypeResidential
RoofShingle, Pitched, Asphalt
School DistrictRED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerOn Site Septic
Standard StatusComing Soon
StatusCOMING SOON
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameNONE AVAILABLE
Tax Annual Amount4485.0
Tax Assessed Value128700.0
Tax Lot072
Tax Year2024
Total SQFT2850
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewTrees/Woods, Pond
Water Access Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Year Built1957
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningNC40

Exterior for 870 Old Public Road

# of Attached Garage Spaces2
Foundation DetailsOther
Garage FeaturesBuilt In, Basement Garage
Land Assessed Value38900.00
Land Use Code
Lot Dimensions0.00 x 0.00
Lot FeaturesBacks to Trees, Rear Yard, Front Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Acres1.87
Lot Size SourceAssessor
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesAsphalt Driveway
PoolNo Pool
Total Parking Spaces2
Type of ParkingAttached Garage
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourceWell
Water View Y/NYes

Additional Details

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Schools

Elementary School Cooke Elementary School
Middle School Dupont H Middle School
High School Dupont High School

YOLANDA CASSIDY-BOGAN

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Price $489,900
MLS#DENC2079100
List Date 05/13/2025
Property Type Coming Soon
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