Seller motivated, make an offer! A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind custom home in the heart of Hockessin on a one acre lot that backs to a 5 acre unbuildable wooded lot. A nature lover's paradise with walls of windows throughout. Open concept floor plan in huge living room/dining room area and kitchen/family room area, great for entertaining. Upgrades include, new custom kitchen with new amish Kraftmaid cabinets with soft closing drawers and crown molding, granite counter tops and large custom island, travertine stone flooring in kitchen and family room. Three fireplace one in the kitchen, living room and an upstairs bedroom. Two car garage and workshop with loft above for storage. Be sure to visit this truly one-of a-kind home, it won't last long.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Kennedy• Empower Real Estate, LLC
•302-738-2300 (broker)
•irene@kwempower.com (broker)
Bought with George Brown• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-834-3431 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003513112
Redfin Estimate
$682,723
$393K since sold in January 2015$26K since August
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This home's estimate is 6.2% higher than the average sale price ($643K) of 6 comparable homes.
Seller motivated, make an offer! A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind custom home in the heart of Hockessin on a one acre lot that backs to a 5 acre unbuildable wooded lot. A nature lover's paradise with walls of windows throughout. Open concept floor plan in huge living room/dining room area and kitchen/family room area, great for entertaining. Upgrades include, new custom kitchen with new amish Kraftmaid cabinets with soft closing drawers and crown molding, granite counter tops and large custom island, travertine stone flooring in kitchen and family room. Three fireplace one in the kitchen, living room and an upstairs bedroom. Two car garage and workshop with loft above for storage. Be sure to visit this truly one-of a-kind home, it won't last long.
Public Records
Nov 1, 1985
Sold
$112,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,335 (+51.3%)
$225,100 + $496,900
$722,000
2024
$4,186 (+13.4%)
$225,100 + $496,900
$722,000
2023
$3,693 (−1.2%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2022
$3,737
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2021
$3,737 (−0.3%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2020
$3,749 (+0.2%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2019
$3,743 (+2.0%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2018
$3,669 (+1.2%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2017
$3,624 (+4.7%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2016
$3,460 (+6.7%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2015
$3,242 (+8.1%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2014
$3,000 (−22.0%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2013
$3,847 (+22.7%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2012
$3,135
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
Tax history for 537 Runnymeade Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,335 (+51.3%)
$225,100 + $496,900
$722,000
2024
$4,186 (+13.4%)
$225,100 + $496,900
$722,000
2023
$3,693 (−1.2%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2022
$3,737
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2021
$3,737 (−0.3%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2020
$3,749 (+0.2%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2019
$3,743 (+2.0%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2018
$3,669 (+1.2%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2017
$3,624 (+4.7%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2016
$3,460 (+6.7%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2015
$3,242 (+8.1%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2014
$3,000 (−22.0%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2013
$3,847 (+22.7%)
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
2012
$3,135
$28,600 + $84,700
$113,300
*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 Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RUNNYMEDE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,500
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,994
Building Sq. Ft: 2,500
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 42,689
Legal Lot Number: 5
School Tax District: RED CLAY
Municipality Name: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Acres: 0.98
Depth Footage: 282.7
Front Footage: 94.2
Zoning Code: NC21
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.: 2,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0801910021
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Linden Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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.
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Estimated sale price
$649,000 – $786,000
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