1040 Valley Rd























Description
Step inside and...Finding a move-in-ready gem in the heart of Hockessin for this price is no easy feat, but 1040 Valley Road checks every box. This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and total convenience. The best part? You can leave the car in the driveway. Whether you’re grabbing a bite at a local restaurant, running errands at the shops, or heading to the baseball fields and park for a weekend game, everything you need is just a short stroll away,
Step inside and you’ll immediately notice the fresh, clean slate this home provides. The entire interior has been treated to a crisp coat of neutral paint and brand-new carpeting throughout, making the space feel bright, airy, and ready for your personal touch. The floor plan flows effortlessly from the sun-filled living area into the kitchen, offering plenty of room for weeknight dinners or weekend hosting.
Outside, the property provides a great footprint for gardening, play, or simply enjoying the crisp Delaware seasons. It’s rare to find this kind of walkability and "new house" feel at this price point in Hockessin. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to plant roots in a top-tier community or someone searching for a low-maintenance home in a prime location, this one is a standout. Opportunities like this don't last long come see why 1040 Valley Road is the perfect place to call home.
Listing Agents
Property Details for 1040 Valley Road
Property Details for 1040 Valley Road
| Status | Active Under Contract |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DENC2104130 |
| Days on Market | 15 |
| Taxes | $2,127 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF |
| County | New Castle County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Building Information for 1040 Valley Road
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Property Information for 1040 Valley Road
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
- School District County ID: 300200396545
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: NEW CASTLE
- MLS Area: Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $242,400
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $382
- Improvement Assessed Value: $291,600
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $123,800
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: NCSD
- Tax Lot: 120
- School Tax: $1,745
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,750.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,400.00
- Total SQFT: 2,100.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement Type: Partially Finished
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 43.00 x 92.10
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 2265158
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
Property History for 1040 Valley Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2104130 | — | |
| May 31, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2104130 | $369,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/14/2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2104130 | — |
| 05/31/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2104130 | $369,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1040 Valley Road
Schools near 1040 Valley Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 1 to 11 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Star Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
duPont (H.B.) Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Public9 to 12 | ||
First State School Public1 to 11 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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