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About this home
Set on two picturesque acres in the desirable community of Auburn in Hockessin, this expansive ranch offers a rare blend of architectural character, generous proportions, and an exceptional setting. The home welcomes you through an open foyer into gracious living and dining spaces defined by hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, wood beams, and a striking brick wood-burning fireplace. Glass doors invite natural light inside and provide a seamless connection to the expansive rear patio and deck, creating an inviting backdrop for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. The adjoining family room offers a second impressive gathering space, featuring new carpeting, vaulted ceilings with wood beams, a second brick fireplace, and additional glass doors opening to the outdoors. The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with abundant cabinetry and counter space, double wall ovens, a gas cooktop, and tile backsplash, offering a functional foundation for daily life and future personalization. The home's spacious layout continues with a private primary suite featuring new carpeting, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath with double vanity. Three additional generously sized bedrooms, each with new carpeting, share a well-appointed hall bath, providing flexibility for family and guests. A two-car garage adds everyday convenience, while the unfinished walk-out lower level presents exciting possibilities for additional living space, recreation, a home gym, or storage, according to your needs. Yet it is the setting that truly distinguishes this property. The expansive rear patio and deck overlook a remarkably large, level lawn, offering a beautiful canvas for outdoor entertaining, garden spaces, recreation, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With two acres to call your own, a storage shed for added utility, and a wonderful sense of openness and privacy, the grounds offer a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find in such a desirable Hockessin location. Combining timeless brick construction, distinctive architectural details, substantial living spaces, and an extraordinary outdoor setting, this is a special opportunity to create a home that reflects your own vision while enjoying the space, privacy, and character of Auburn.
Situated on 2 beautiful acres, this custom built cedar wood ranch home is bright & airy with large open rooms. Enter into the foyer with skylight which overlooks the DR & step down LR. LR with WTW carpet has vaulted ceiling with exposed beams & a dramatic full wall brick fireplace with raised hearth. French doors lead to exterior. DR is open to LR & has hardwoods. FR also has vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. A 2nd brick FP, which is a Heatilator, is the focal point of the room. Another set of French doors lead to patio. The KT with skylight is spacious & bright with separate breakfast nook. Master suite has walk-in closet & private bath with skylight. There are 3 additional bedrooms & a hall bath. Oversized patio & deck overlook the huge rear yard bordered by mature trees creating a private oasis. Additional features include oversized 2 car garage, ample storage space in basement that has high ceilings & OSE, intercom, security system, dual zone heat/air conditioning, & fire/smoke/heat detectors.
Public Records
May 1, 1978
Sold
$32,500
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,004 (+0.9%)
$224,500 + $516,700
$741,200
2024
$5,951 (+14.6%)
$224,500 + $516,700
$741,200
2023
$5,191 (−1.3%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2022
$5,259 (−1.9%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2021
$5,358 (−0.3%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2020
$5,377 (+0.2%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2019
$5,368 (+2.2%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2018
$5,254 (+1.3%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2017
$5,184 (+7.3%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2016
$4,833 (+7.5%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2015
$4,497 (+9.0%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2014
$4,124 (+1.5%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2013
$4,064 (+4.8%)
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
2012
$3,877
$40,700 + $133,900
$174,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.08 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,903
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,903
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0800400031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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Historical weather
Hockessin, DE • 19707
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35
22
40
26
58
37
65
45
71
54
83
63
87
69
80
61
77
60
66
46
55
38
41
27
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Hockessin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Rental earnings
Est. $3,293 per month, based on comparable rentals
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