Don't miss this rare opportunity to live in Hockessin for under $290k. This 2 story colonial is a true five bedroom home with a lot of potential. 709 Gateway Road is a very spacious home with large rooms and a nice floor plan. A family room fireplace, hardwood floors, newer appliances and a brand new heater (2005) will get your project started. Price reflects property condition and property is priced to sell. Showings begin on Sunday 11-13 at the open house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Buzz Moran• BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord
•302-477-5500 (broker)
•walt.hurtt@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Holly Patrick• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
•302-999-9999 (broker)
•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC166298
Redfin Estimate
$502,775
$12K since sold in October 2025$18K since September
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This home's estimate is 5.6% lower than the average sale price ($533K) of 6 comparable homes.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to live in Hockessin for under $290k. This 2 story colonial is a true five bedroom home with a lot of potential. 709 Gateway Road is a very spacious home with large rooms and a nice floor plan. A family room fireplace, hardwood floors, newer appliances and a brand new heater (2005) will get your project started. Price reflects property condition and property is priced to sell. Showings begin on Sunday 11-13 at the open house.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC357414
Dec 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 2005
Listed
$289,900
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,045 (+9.6%)
$114,000 + $347,000
$461,000
2024
$3,691 (+13.4%)
$114,000 + $347,000
$461,000
2023
$3,256 (−1.2%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2022
$3,295
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2021
$3,295 (−0.2%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2019
$3,300 (+2.0%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2018
$3,235 (+1.2%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2017
$3,195 (+4.7%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2016
$3,051 (+15.3%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2014
$2,646 (+1.3%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2013
$2,611 (+4.3%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2012
$2,505
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
Tax history for 709 Gateway Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,045 (+9.6%)
$114,000 + $347,000
$461,000
2024
$3,691 (+13.4%)
$114,000 + $347,000
$461,000
2023
$3,256 (−1.2%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2022
$3,295
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2021
$3,295 (−0.2%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2019
$3,300 (+2.0%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2018
$3,235 (+1.2%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2017
$3,195 (+4.7%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2016
$3,051 (+15.3%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2014
$2,646 (+1.3%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2013
$2,611 (+4.3%)
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
2012
$2,505
$17,500 + $82,400
$99,900
*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 Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GATEWAY FARMS SEC 1
Living Sq. Ft: 2,350
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,190
Building Sq. Ft: 2,350
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,958
Legal Lot Number: 29
Legal Block Number: A
School Tax District: RED CLAY
Municipality Name: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Acres: 0.55
Depth Footage: 229.2
Front Footage: 99.5
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: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0801330053
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Springs School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
$478,000 – $579,000
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