Resting on an acre lot, this home is a wonderful choice for those seeking a peaceful environment without sacrificing the convenience of being located just minutes from the center of Hockessin s numerous restaurants, boutiques, and parks. The thoughtfully designed interiors are light-filled with tasteful, high end finishes. Gleaming hardwood floors and elegant moldings shine throughout most of the main level. Formal living and dining rooms flank the foyer and offer gracious spots for formal entertaining. A chef s paradise, the fully upgraded kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including a Wolf gas range and double oven, granite countertops, and tile backsplash. The family room offers built-ins, a brick fireplace, and sliding glass doors to the expansive rear patio. Conveniently located on the main level, the owners suite is the ultimate place for rest and rejuvenation after a long day. This spacious retreat has access to the full bath with double vanity, and tiled seamless glass shower. There is also a secondary bedroom on the main level with access to an updated full bath. Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms, both generously sized, and full bath. Indeed, there is no lack of space in this home as it also includes a finished lower level with media room projector. Contributing further to this property s value are two renovated full baths, new powder room, new carpet, new paint, tankless hot water heater and new Trane furnace and air conditioning with Wifi thermostat.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Janet Patrick• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
•302-239-3000 (broker)
•ssedita@psre.com (broker)
Bought with Michael Dunning• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Welcome home! Step in and imagine coming home to this beautiful private landscaped, solid brick home. Enjoy some of the wonderful features including warm cherry HW flooring, two wood burning fireplaces, brand new Architectural Series Pella windows, and a first floor master suite w/ new bathroom. In addition, this home includes stainless steel appliances including, Wolf double oven, ceramic tile flooring, Butler's pantry, and 42" upgraded cabinetry. Entertain family and friends in the theater room with beautifully large screen viewing and surround sound w/ all included components. Relax in the spacious warm family room that offers gorgeous built in book shelves, handsome brick wood burning fireplace w/ raised hearth, and French doors that step out to a brick patio that stretches along the entire back of the home. This home simply exemplifies modern retreat style living at its finest!
BRIGHT MLS #DENC513604
Nov 26, 2001
Sold
$325,000
$86/sq ft
Jun 14, 2001
Listed
$325,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 2001
Sold
$425,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,131 (+7.7%)
$225,700 + $473,000
$698,700
2024
$5,694 (+13.4%)
$225,700 + $473,000
$698,700
2023
$5,023 (−1.2%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2022
$5,083
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2021
$5,082 (−0.3%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2020
$5,099 (+0.2%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2019
$5,091 (+2.0%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2018
$4,990 (+1.2%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2017
$4,929 (+4.7%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2016
$4,707 (+6.7%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2015
$4,410 (+8.1%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2014
$4,081 (+1.3%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2013
$4,028 (+4.8%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2012
$3,843
$25,000 + $128,300
$153,300
Tax history for 1868 Graves Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,131 (+7.7%)
$225,700 + $473,000
$698,700
2024
$5,694 (+13.4%)
$225,700 + $473,000
$698,700
2023
$5,023 (−1.2%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2022
$5,083
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2021
$5,082 (−0.3%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2020
$5,099 (+0.2%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2019
$5,091 (+2.0%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2018
$4,990 (+1.2%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2017
$4,929 (+4.7%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2016
$4,707 (+6.7%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2015
$4,410 (+8.1%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2014
$4,081 (+1.3%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2013
$4,028 (+4.8%)
$25,000 + $129,100
$154,100
2012
$3,843
$25,000 + $128,300
$153,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,800
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0801900078
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Media Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Other
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,800
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $154,100
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $5,071
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Circuit Breakers
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: COOKE
Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT H
High School: MCKEAN
School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: .
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0801900078
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Linden Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
McKean (Thomas) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hockessin, DE • 19707
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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26
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37
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76
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66
46
55
38
41
27
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$694,000 – $840,000
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