515 Defoe Road
Closed 5/4/20
Closed 5/4/20
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$175/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
Description
Hands-down winner in heart of Hockessin Hickory Hill! Combine charm of small town with convenience of this community central location, and its ideal backdrop for this 4BRs/2/1/2 bath home with bonus screened-in porch and picturesque backyard! This beauty is move in ready with, replacement windows, new HVAC in 2019, and newer single layer roof with transferable warranty. Walkable to park, shops, library, restaurants and more, 5 minutes to HAC and 20-minute commute to downtown Wilm. /City of Newark,...Hands-down winner in heart of Hockessin Hickory Hill! Combine charm of small town with convenience of this community central location, and its ideal backdrop for this 4BRs/2/1/2 bath home with bonus screened-in porch and picturesque backyard! This beauty is move in ready with, replacement windows, new HVAC in 2019, and newer single layer roof with transferable warranty. Walkable to park, shops, library, restaurants and more, 5 minutes to HAC and 20-minute commute to downtown Wilm. /City of Newark, this home offers sought-after space with countryside-surround. Freshly landscaped beds border curved stone walkway and front this classic blue/gray siding/cream brick exterior/black shutter home with covered front porch. Fresh neutral paint/FR carpet. Front door opens to beautiful light-grained hardwood floors. Hardwood staircase sits to right, and runner introduces pop of colors, while still showcasing pretty wood. Tucked off foyer is a very spacious walk-in closet, ideal for easy-store, easy-access coats and accessories. Opposite closet is the powder room with a white tile floor with black diamonds, and pedestal sink. Sprawling LR sits to front of home and touts volumes of space! Animate the space with collection of couches, chairs and coffee table. Use area rug to define boundaries. Gorgeous bay window with deep ledge graces front wall, and provides built-in spot for leafy plants and blooming flowers. Room generous enough to accommodate large gatherings of effortless entertaining, without compromising easy movement. DR is adjacent and continues with hardwoods and crown molding, while presenting chair rail and brass chandelier for extra elegance. Space allows for dining room table/chairs and still has perimeter room for furniture. Wonderful kitchen which takes its cue from new trends! White cabinets with brushed nickle hardware, and under cabinet lighting. The white tile backsplash has imprinted-designed deco tiles, and granite-looking countertops highlight new SS appliances. Triple window above sink gives you a great view of the lovely backyard. Two glass-pane doors anchor either side of cabinets, where brightly-colored ceramic plates or hand-painted mugs can bring bursts of color. 2 pendant lights offer spotlight on wide island which does double duty, serving as prep/serving space as well as 1st-rate seating. Full wall has floor-to-ceiling pantry, which flanks coffee station/bar with 2 glass-pane cabinets above. The 1st floor laundry room has access to 1-car garage where there are pull down stairs for attic storage. Step down to sunken personality-rich FR with brand new carpeting. Trio of exposed ceiling beams insert rustic element, 2 skylights add natural light and red-brick gas FP provides warmth and beauty. Unwind from your busy day in this laid-back locale! French doors lead out to red-brick floored large screened-in porch with natural bead-board ceiling and ceiling fan. Screened-in porch serves up extra interest with views to scenic backyard! Partially-finished LL has carpeted steps that leads to area rug defined rec/play room with space for the pool/fuse ball tables, (that are included in the sale), and separate room with work bench, cabinets and shelves. Elegant chair rail begins on main staircase and continues up steps and in upper hall where 4 BRs and updated hall bath branch off. Full bath sits at top of steps, and could be conveniently used as 2nd guest bath, and has updated angled ceramic tile floor, wall of ceramic tile with border and white vanity. 3 secondary BRs feature hardwood floors, ceiling fans and natural light. MBR has added DD mirror sliding closet and private bath of gray ceramic tile floor, wall of white tile, angled shower and white vanity. Screened-in porch grants access to stone-trimmed open patio enhanced by beautiful and peaceful Koi pond with 2 cascading stone waterfalls. Elevated deck boasts hot tub. Plenty of annual plants waiting to bloom. Perfect backyard, just add friends! Welcome Home!
- Listed by: Jeanne M Gordy 302.584.0057 jeanniegordy@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
Listing closed: 05/04/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC494850
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1Property Information for 515 Defoe Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,405 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: New Castle County
- Tax ID Number: 08-013.10-028
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Furnished: No
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Pond
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 03-15-2020
- Subdivision: HICKORY HILLS
- Subdivision: HICKORY HILLS (NEW CASTLE DE)
- Legal Subdivision: GATEWAY FARMS SEC 3
- Total Parking Spaces: 1
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,900.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1968
- Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,326 SF
Location
Location
- 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)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2019
- Tax Assessed Value: $72,800
- Year Assessed: 2019
- County Tax: $600
- Improvement Assessed Value: $57,600
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $15,200
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: NC10
- Tax Lot: 028
- School Tax: $1,805
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 21.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Crown Molding, Chair Rail, Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Carpet, Skylight(s)
Room 4
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 7
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Basement - Partially Finished
Room 8
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 9
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 12
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Tub Shower
Room 13
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,900.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,900.00
- Total SQFT: 1,900.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement Type: Partial
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 83.00 x 137.60
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Pond, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Parcel ID: 2266732
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System
- Door Features: French
- Window Features: Replacement
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Water Falls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
Property History for 515 Defoe Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #671650094 | $266,400 | — |
| May 4, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC494850 | $333,000 | — |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC494850 | — | |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC494850 | $332,000 | — |
| Jun 28, 1999 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC237226 | $156,500 | — |
| Jun 28, 1999 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC237288 | $156,500 | — |
| Apr 21, 1999 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC237226 | — | |
| Mar 25, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC237288 | $159,900 | — |
| Mar 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC237226 | $159,900 | — |
| Jan 6, 1996 | Expired BRIGHT #DENC318538 | $139,900 | — |
| May 4, 1994 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC318538 | $145,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #671650094 | $266,400 |
| 05/04/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC494850 | $333,000 |
| 04/04/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC494850 | — |
| 03/14/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC494850 | $332,000 |
| 06/28/1999 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC237226 | $156,500 |
| 06/28/1999 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC237288 | $156,500 |
| 04/21/1999 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC237226 | — |
| 03/25/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC237288 | $159,900 |
| 03/23/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC237226 | $159,900 |
| 01/06/1996 | Expired BRIGHT #DENC318538 | $139,900 |
| 05/04/1994 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC318538 | $145,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 515 Defoe Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,164 ($347 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,900 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,900 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968ZoningNC10CountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-013.10-028Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 515 Defoe Road
This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 1 to 11 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
First State School Public1 to 11 | ||
duPont (H.B.) Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Conrad Schools of Science Public6 to 12 |
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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