Exceptionally maintained classic four bedroom colonial on two and a half acre lot, has inviting warmth and plenty of natural light. Welcoming two story foyer. Entertain in style with a flow through spacious dining room to chef's kitchen with granite countertops, stylish tile backsplash and oversized island looking out to a nature lovers oasis of a backyard. The kitchen in turn opens to the family room with stone fireplace. Architectural millwork provides an elegant flair throughout. The master suite is a sophisticated retreat complete with walk in closet, four piece luxury master bath includes jetted tub and oversized tile shower. Three more generously sized bedrooms and updated full bath round out the second level. Fully finished basement makes for a perfect rec room. This private setting combines natural beauty and commuter conveniences close to Greenville and downtown Kennett.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
2.54 acresLot Size
$139Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ashle Wilson Bailey• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Tim Carter• Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine
Completely custom built using only the finest in materials and workmanship, 652 Nine Gates Road represents the best Hockessin has to offer. Majestically placed on a 2.5 acre lot, this property leaves nothing to the imagination. The grand foyer will greet you with soaring ceilings and sprawling hardwood floors. The formal living room to the right and formal dining room to the left provide you with a distinct sense that this property is truly special. The gourmet kitchen is filled with granite, tile and stainless steel to satisfy the most discerning chef. The breakfast bar is the perfect place to begin your day overlooking all that nature has to offer through the expansive windows. The family room is showered in natural light and has a fantastic wood burning fireplace as a centerpiece. Upstairs, the master suite is spacious and incorporates nothing but the finest in fit and finish throughout. There are three additional very generously sized bedrooms on this level. The lower level is where many great times are sure to be had. The game room is absolutely enormous ensuring everyone has their enough space to call their own. Outside the expansive rear deck and paver walk nicely complement the rear yard making this a private oasis your friends and family will remember for a very long time. Beyond that, the surrounding grounds cap things off making this home one that is hard to beat at any price. Come see this one today.
BRIGHT MLS #1007778728
Jul 7, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2015
Listed
$579,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1989
Sold
$300,685
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,264 (−0.6%)
$268,600 + $559,200
$827,800
2024
$7,305 (+13.4%)
$268,600 + $559,200
$827,800
2023
$6,444 (−1.2%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2022
$6,521
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2021
$6,520 (−0.3%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2020
$6,541 (+0.2%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2019
$6,531 (+2.0%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2018
$6,401 (+1.2%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2017
$6,323 (+4.7%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2016
$6,038 (+6.7%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2015
$5,658 (+8.1%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2014
$5,236 (+1.3%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2013
$5,168 (+4.3%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2012
$4,956
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
Tax history for 652 Nine Gates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,264 (−0.6%)
$268,600 + $559,200
$827,800
2024
$7,305 (+13.4%)
$268,600 + $559,200
$827,800
2023
$6,444 (−1.2%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2022
$6,521
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2021
$6,520 (−0.3%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2020
$6,541 (+0.2%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2019
$6,531 (+2.0%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2018
$6,401 (+1.2%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2017
$6,323 (+4.7%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2016
$6,038 (+6.7%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2015
$5,658 (+8.1%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2014
$5,236 (+1.3%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2013
$5,168 (+4.3%)
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
2012
$4,956
$43,100 + $154,600
$197,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
240 ft.
Lot depth
482 ft.
Lot size
2.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,950
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0701000071
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access