History, privacy and a creek-side setting define this renovated stone home in desirable Yorklyn adjacent to the new Auburn Heights Preserve. Thoroughly updated to include a kitchen addition with granite countertops and French doors to a stone patio. Third-floor master suite with spacious bathroom, soaking tub, sitting room/5th bedroom and walk-in closet. Three large bedrooms on the second story. Finished basement, large living room and study give family members plenty of space to spread out. Septic and roof have been updated; the well is new. All on 2.7 beautiful acres. A rare find!
Single-familyProperty Type
1740Year Built
2.62 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ashle Wilson Bailey• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Timothy Scully• Curt Scully Realty Company
If you are seeking a restored historic home with new systems, new kitchen and baths, you will love this Yorklyn stone home. Not only is this home beautiful, but its private setting is unmatched. Located adjacent to the new Auburn Heights Preserve, a State park, there are possible financial rewards for a buyer interested in preserving the exterior of this home (see listing agent). There is an extensive system of stone walls for terracing and retaining walls which were recently constructed. A garage across the road has a second floor studio/workshop. This home would cost you $1 mil. to build today, if you could find the stone and the craftsmen to build it. All repointed in 2002 when stucco was removed. Value will be added when over 7 miles of trails and significant improvements are added to adjacent Auburn Heights, Delaware's newest State Park.
Public Records
Dec 31, 2001
Sold
$265,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,755 (−28.6%)
$270,300 + $385,600
$655,900
2024
$8,059 (+13.4%)
$270,300 + $385,600
$655,900
2023
$7,109 (−1.2%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2022
$7,194
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2021
$7,193 (−0.3%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2020
$7,216 (+0.2%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2019
$7,205 (+2.3%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2018
$7,041 (+0.9%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2017
$6,976 (+228.7%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2016
$2,122 (+6.7%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2015
$1,989 (+8.1%)
$44,700 + $24,800
$69,500
2014
$1,840 (+1.3%)
$44,700 + $24,800
$69,500
2013
$1,817 (+4.3%)
$44,700 + $24,800
$69,500
2012
$1,742
$44,700 + $24,800
$69,500
Tax history for 702 Benge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,755 (−28.6%)
$270,300 + $385,600
$655,900
2024
$8,059 (+13.4%)
$270,300 + $385,600
$655,900
2023
$7,109 (−1.2%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2022
$7,194
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2021
$7,193 (−0.3%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2020
$7,216 (+0.2%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2019
$7,205 (+2.3%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2018
$7,041 (+0.9%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2017
$6,976 (+228.7%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2016
$2,122 (+6.7%)
$44,700 + $173,400
$218,100
2015
$1,989 (+8.1%)
$44,700 + $24,800
$69,500
2014
$1,840 (+1.3%)
$44,700 + $24,800
$69,500
2013
$1,817 (+4.3%)
$44,700 + $24,800
$69,500
2012
$1,742
$44,700 + $24,800
$69,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.62 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
4,525
Year built
1740
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0800400043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Brick, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $24,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.79 ACRES
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $44,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $69,500
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $1,742
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil, Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School: HENRY B. DU PONT
High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT
School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
Location Information
Cross Street: CREEK
Directions: Old Wilmington Road right on Meeting House, right on Benge, bear left at bottom of Hill and follow Benge to house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,525
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 2.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1740
Year Renovated: 2003
County: New Castle County
APN: 0800400043
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Springs School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$820,000 – $993,000
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