OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2025 for $530K

$703,153

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,044/mo

•

2,850

sq ft

870 Old Public Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

About this home

RARE FIND!! If you crave peace, privacy, and a deep connection with nature, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is your perfect retreat. Tucked away in sought after Hockessin DE, and surrounded by mature trees, flowering plants, and lush landscaping, this property offers a serene setting that feels worlds away—yet still close to everyday conveniences. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan featuring wood flooring throughout most of the home, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a large picture window that frames the scenic outdoors. The adjoining dining area and kitchen offer plenty of storage, including a pantry cabinet, ideal for those who love to cook while staying connected to the surrounding beauty. One of the home’s most unique features is the expansive enclosed porch, nestled just off the kitchen. With a circular wood-burning fireplace as its centerpiece and a full wall of windows all around, it’s the perfect spot to watch the seasons change, host cozy gatherings, or simply enjoy the peaceful views of your private natural sanctuary. The main level includes three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level provides even more flexible space with a family room featuring a brick fireplace, two additional bright multipurpose rooms, and a spacious laundry room with a convenient chute from the main floor. This is a unique home with a beautiful setting offers an abundance of upgrades for long-term comfort and efficiency: NEW Anderson windows (2000), Geothermal heating and cooling (2008), Bamboo flooring on the lower level, Lifetime warranty roof (2011), Security system with cameras and alarms (2015), NEW well pump (2019) and chimney crown (2021), Electric hot water heater (GE 50-gal, 8-year warranty), Whole-house I Spring 3-stage water filtration (2024), PVC plumbing upgrades. Whether you're gardening, birdwatching, or simply relaxing in the privacy of your own natural paradise, this home is a rare find, this is a one owner home. Come experience the calm, comfort, and beauty it has to offer. PLEASE DO NOT WALK THE PROPERTY WITHOUT A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

1.87 acresLot Size

$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Earl Endrich • BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

•302-999-9999 (broker)

•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Lisa Michels • Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

•302-429-4500 (broker)

•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2079100

Redfin Estimate

$703,153

$173K since sold in June 2025$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.2% higher than the average sale price ($662K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$650,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,825 sq ft
707 Pine Ridge Ln, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$662,500
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,975 sq ft
988 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$460,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,683 sq ft
20 Jacqueline Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$559,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,850 sq ft
7 Ridon Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$640,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 14, 2026
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F
4 beds2.5 baths3,114 sq ft
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Market trends in 19707, DE

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$680K

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$599,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,903 sq ft
873 Auburn Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 202-9855
$324,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,150 sq ft
339 Lower Snuff Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 571-8855
COMING SOON
$749,900
4 beds3.5 baths3,440 sq ft
505 Hemlock Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3000
$550,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,675 sq ft
1758 Brackenville Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 738-2300
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Sale history for 870 Old Public Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,787 (+0.7%)

$220,600 + $324,900

$545,500

2024

$4,755 (+13.4%)

$220,600 + $324,900

$545,500

2023

$4,195 (−1.2%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2022

$4,245 (+23.8%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2021

$3,429 (−0.4%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2020

$3,444 (+0.1%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2019

$3,440 (+1.8%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2018

$3,379 (+0.7%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2017

$3,354 (+9.3%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2016

$3,070 (+8.8%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2015

$2,822 (+10.8%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2014

$2,546 (+1,716.5%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2013

$140 (−94.1%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2012

$2,364

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

Tax history for 870 Old Public Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,787 (+0.7%)

$220,600 + $324,900

$545,500

2024

$4,755 (+13.4%)

$220,600 + $324,900

$545,500

2023

$4,195 (−1.2%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2022

$4,245 (+23.8%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2021

$3,429 (−0.4%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2020

$3,444 (+0.1%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2019

$3,440 (+1.8%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2018

$3,379 (+0.7%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2017

$3,354 (+9.3%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2016

$3,070 (+8.8%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2015

$2,822 (+10.8%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2014

$2,546 (+1,716.5%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2013

$140 (−94.1%)

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

2012

$2,364

$38,900 + $89,800

$128,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.87 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,850

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

0800400072

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Built In, Basement Garage
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Dining Area, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Other

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished, Daylight, Full, Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1224
Improvement Assessed Value: $89,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle, Pitched, Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Rear Yard, Front Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $38,900

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,626
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,224
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $1,037
School Tax: $3,448
Tax Assessed Value: $128,700
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $4,485

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Geothermal
Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School: COOKE
Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT H
High School: DUPONT
School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Benge
Directions: Route 42 (Lancaster Pike), to right on Old Wilmington Road, to left on Meeting House Road, to right on Benge Road, to right on Old Public Road.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,850
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0800400072

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brandywine Springs School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

5/10

duPont (H.B.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi

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, 14 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

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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

$668,000 – $809,000

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Home values near 870 Old Public Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
858 Old Public Road, Hockessin, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1525 Sq. Ft.	$603,380
907 Old Public Road, Hockessin, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$688,858

Address	Redfin Estimate
834 Old Public Road, Hockessin, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$423,521
871 Old Public Road, Hockessin, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$704,433

Address	Redfin Estimate
844 Old Public Road, Hockessin, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3075 Sq. Ft.	$685,224
859 Old Public Road, Hockessin, DE 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$767,493

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