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COMING SOON! Welcome to 1257 Old Wilmington Road, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom home situated on a spacious 0.65-acre lot in Hockessin. Set well back from the road, this property offers one-level living, a refreshed interior, and some truly unique features both inside and out. Step inside to find an extensively renovated interior featuring new hardwood flooring and fresh paint throughout, along with a beautifully updated kitchen and bathroom. The cozy family room is highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace, while three bedrooms and convenient one-level living provide a comfortable and functional floor plan. The unfinished basement offers plenty of additional storage, includes a half bath, and provides potential for future finished space. An attached two-car garage provides even more storage and features a unique setup that may appeal to the automotive or workshop enthusiast. Out back, two distinctive detached structures—both equipped with electric—add even more versatility to the property. The larger two-story structure features glass-front windows and is currently configured as a workshop and hobby space with workbenches, shelving, a wood-burning stove, and ventilation, while the second structure offers a combination of enclosed storage and flexible-use space. Whether you're looking for a workshop, studio, home office, gardening space, hobby room, or simply additional storage, these unique buildings offer plenty of possibilities. Situated on 0.65 acres, the property offers plenty of outdoor space along with potential for future expansion. All of this is located in Hockessin with convenient access to area shops, restaurants, parks, and major roadways, making for an easy commute toward Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. 1257 Old Wilmington Road is Coming Soon—stay tuned for additional details!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$398Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Terranova• Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
Priced at Appraisal Value. Original-owner Hockessin home with land, utility, and room to grow. Inside: three bedrooms, a dining room, hardwood floors, full bath and a wood-burning fireplace in the cozy family room. The kitchen and bath are original—an easy canvas to personalize and make this house your home. Lower level: partially finished basement with a half bath for extra hangout or hobby space. Exterior: newly painted. Garage: two-car garage with a unique setup for the mechanic. Extras: two outbuildings, one is two stories—both with electric and endless creative potential to adapt to your passions, storage, studio, workshop, or more. Sitting on 0.65 acre, this home sits well back from the street, offers expansion potential, and keeps you close to everything Hockessin while feeling tucked away.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,744 (+533.5%)
$119,700 + $250,000
$369,700
2024
$433 (+14.8%)
$119,700 + $250,000
$369,700
2023
$377 (−0.7%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2022
$380 (+0.2%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2021
$379 (−0.4%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2020
$381
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2019
$380 (+1.7%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2018
$374 (+0.6%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2017
$372 (+5.0%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2016
$354 (+7.6%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2015
$329 (+8.6%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2014
$303 (+1.4%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2013
$299 (+4.7%)
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
2012
$285
$17,900 + $38,700
$56,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
263 ft.
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
960
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0800830082
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Hockessin, DE • 19707
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35°
22°
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26°
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37°
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71°
54°
83°
63°
87°
69°
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61°
77°
60°
64°
46°
55°
38°
41°
27°
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Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1257 Old Wilmington Rd
$489,485
$485 over list price of $489K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $450K to $777K.