This custom built Cape Cod is being offered for sale by its original owners. Located in the highly desirable community of Auburn in the hills of Hockessin. There are very few homes that come on the market in Auburn, and never at this price. This home is large and comfortable, with a first floor owner's bedroom and bath. All the rooms are large and comfortable and laid out in a popular fashion. It is just waiting for the next owner. You cannot find a homesite in such a desirable area. Situated on 2 plus lush acres on gently rolling hills, nestled by surrounding farm land. This is the ideal location for a special gem to be cut and polished for a lucky home owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
2.07 acresLot Size
$261Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Charlie Graef• RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin
•302-234-3800 (broker)
•john@johnwford.com (broker)
Bought with Sue Helmstadter• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
Improvement Assessed Value: $115,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 210 X 420
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $40,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,800
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $156,400
Tax Year: 2007
Tax Annual Amount: $3,452
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Circuit Breakers
Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $75
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
Location Information
Cross Street: LEE ROAD
Directions: 41 to Yorklyn Rd, left on Old Wilmington, right on Meeting House Rd, straight to Lee Rd (entrance to Auburn) to right on Morris, home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0800100010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Springs School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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
$693,000 – $839,000
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