702 Benge Road

Closed 4/19/13

Sold

Last Sold Price

$545,000

5 beds3 baths3,000 sqft

702 Benge Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.62 acresLot Size

1740Year Built

$182/sq ftPrice per sq ft

8 carsParking Spaces

Description

History, privacy and a creek-side setting define this renovated stone home in desirable Yorklyn adjacent to the new Auburn Heights Preserve. Thoroughly updated to include a kitchen addition with granite countertops and French doors to a stone patio. Third-floor master suite with spacious bathroom, soaking tub, sitting room/5th bedroom and walk-in closet. Three large bedrooms on the second story. Finished basement, large living room and study give family members plenty of space to spread out. Septic...History, privacy and a creek-side setting define this renovated stone home in desirable Yorklyn adjacent to the new Auburn Heights Preserve. Thoroughly updated to include a kitchen addition with granite countertops and French doors to a stone patio. Third-floor master suite with spacious bathroom, soaking tub, sitting room/5th bedroom and walk-in closet. Three large bedrooms on the second story. Finished basement, large living room and study give family members plenty of space to spread out. Septic and roof have been updated; the well is new. All on 2.7 beautiful acres. A rare find!

Listed by: Ashle Wilson Bailey 302.888.1234 ashle@lnf.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 04/19/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003327728

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Property Information for 702 Benge Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,742 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 08-004.00-043
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: CREEK
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,000.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1740
Lot Size: 2.62 AC / 114,127 SF

Location

School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
School District County ID: 300200396545

Elementary School: BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL (NEW CASTLE DE)
Middle Or Junior School: HENRY B. DU PONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2012
Tax Assessed Value: $69,500

Improvement Assessed Value: $24,800
Land Assessed Value: $44,700
Zoning: NC40
Tax Lot: 043

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# 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, Bedroom 1, Other
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,000.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 3,000.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/3968/6640/300739686640_512_384_WM_Lahkk_TapkLUbXix.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
Basement Type: Partial, Fully Finished
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 2.79 ACRES
Sign On Property: Yes

Parcel ID: 2264211

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: No

Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
Appliances: Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.tourfactory.com/idxr957981

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Heating Type: Oil, Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 702 Benge Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 19, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #851204872	$545,000	—
Apr 19, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #351204872	$545,000	-0.4% / yr
Apr 19, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003327728	$545,000	—
Feb 18, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003327728		—
Feb 8, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003327728	$565,000	—
Dec 28, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #801589231	$550,000	—
Dec 28, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #301589231	$550,000	—
Dec 28, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004880110	$550,000	—
Oct 25, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004880110		—
Jun 20, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004880110	$675,000	—
Nov 30, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #DENC219184	$265,000	—
Oct 17, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #DENC219184		—
Sep 10, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC219184	$315,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/19/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #851204872	$545,000
04/19/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #351204872	$545,000 -0.4% / yr
04/19/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003327728	$545,000
02/18/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003327728	—
02/08/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003327728	$565,000
12/28/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #801589231	$550,000
12/28/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #301589231	$550,000
12/28/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004880110	$550,000
10/25/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004880110	—
06/20/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004880110	$675,000
11/30/2001	Closed BRIGHT #DENC219184	$265,000
10/17/2001	Pending BRIGHT #DENC219184	—
09/10/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC219184	$315,000

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Public Records for 702 Benge Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$5,755 ($480 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,525 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,525 SqFtStories3Lot Size114,127 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1740Year Renovated2003ZoningNC40CountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-004.00-043Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 702 Benge Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	2.8 mi
8/10	duPont (H.B.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
4/10	duPont (Alexis I.) High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.6 mi
8/10	Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	6.1 mi
NR	Meadowood Program	Public - Choice school	K to 12	7.0 mi
8/10	Conrad Schools of Science	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	7.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary PublicK to 5 Nearby school	2.8 mi
8/10	duPont (H.B.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
4/10	duPont (Alexis I.) High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.6 mi
8/10	Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Public6 to 12 Choice school	6.1 mi
NR	Meadowood Program PublicK to 12 Choice school	7.0 mi
8/10	Conrad Schools of Science Public6 to 12 Choice school	7.1 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 702 Benge Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	$545,000	5	3	3,000	114,127
200 Vernet Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707	$730,000	4	5	5,775	91,476
747 Benge Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	$290,000	5	2	3,700	189,486
728 Auburn Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	$415,000	3	2	2,600	91,476
204 Vernet Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707	$112,000	–	–	–	87,120
201 Vernet Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707	$680,000	4	5	5,300	94,961
628 Benge Road, Yorklyn, DE 19736	–	–	–	–	–
206 Avernet Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	$125,000	–	–	–	87,120
1085 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	$311,000	4	3	–	100,188
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