This charming, two-story Colonial is located on a very quiet cul-de-sac in the popular community of Hickory Hill. The large property can accommodate just about any activity. Relax on the brick patio in the shade of tall, old trees or plant a garden in the sunshine. At night you'll hear the crickets and see fireflies. This property is sylvan, yet you can walk to shops, the library, and PAL Center. Inside you'll love cooking in the modern kitchen with its beautiful new appliances and cabinets. Hardwood floors flow throughout both floors. Two baths have been updated and a new roof was installed 2010.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Bloser• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
•302-239-3000 (broker)
•ssedita@psre.com (broker)
Bought with Jack Sanders• RE/MAX Edge
•302-442-4200 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004899334
Redfin Estimate
$501,562
$202K since sold in October 2018$7,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($542K) of 6 comparable homes.
This charming, two-story Colonial is located on a very quiet cul-de-sac in the popular community of Hickory Hill. The large property can accommodate just about any activity. Relax on the brick patio in the shade of tall, old trees or plant a garden in the sunshine. At night you'll hear the crickets and see fireflies. This property is sylvan, yet you can walk to shops, the library, and PAL Center. Inside you'll love cooking in the modern kitchen with its beautiful new appliances and cabinets. Hardwood floors flow throughout both floors. Two baths have been updated and a new roof was installed 2010.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC107962
May 31, 2007
Sold
$320,000
$164/sq ft
Apr 23, 2007
Listed
$320,000
$164/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,764 (+32.1%)
$111,000 + $304,300
$415,300
2024
$2,850 (+12.8%)
$111,000 + $304,300
$415,300
2023
$2,528 (−0.5%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2022
$2,542 (+0.1%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2021
$2,539
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2020
$2,540 (+0.1%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2019
$2,536 (+1.6%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2018
$2,496 (+1.2%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2017
$2,466 (+5.2%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2016
$2,345 (+6.4%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2015
$2,204 (+7.7%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2014
$2,047 (+1.8%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2013
$2,011 (+3.9%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2012
$1,935
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
Tax history for 505 Gibben Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,764 (+32.1%)
$111,000 + $304,300
$415,300
2024
$2,850 (+12.8%)
$111,000 + $304,300
$415,300
2023
$2,528 (−0.5%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2022
$2,542 (+0.1%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2021
$2,539
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2020
$2,540 (+0.1%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2019
$2,536 (+1.6%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2018
$2,496 (+1.2%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2017
$2,466 (+5.2%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2016
$2,345 (+6.4%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2015
$2,204 (+7.7%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2014
$2,047 (+1.8%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2013
$2,011 (+3.9%)
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
2012
$1,935
$4,200 + $70,200
$74,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HICKORY HILL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,950
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,080
Building Sq. Ft: 1,950
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,166
Legal Lot Number: 257
Legal Block Number: 3-L
School Tax District: RED CLAY
Municipality Name: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Acres: 0.44
Depth Footage: 142.8
Front Footage: 81
Zoning Code: NC10
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,950
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0801310095
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brandywine Springs School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
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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
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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
$477,000 – $577,000
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