940 Sharpless Road

Closed 9/30/21
Closed 9/30/21
Welcome to Your New Home!
Front of Home with Screened Porch Views
Foyer Area with Coat Closet
Entrance with Views of Living Room
First Floor Half Bathroom
Foyer & Butler Pantry Area into Sunroom
Kitchen with Updated Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Room
Living Room w/ Gas Insert Fireplace & Porch Access
Sunroom with Slate Tile Floors
Upstairs Hallway
1st Bedroom on Second Floor
2nd Bedroom on Second Floor with Bump-out Window
Master Bedroom with Walk-In Closet and Full Bath
Master Bathroom
Screened Porch Area off Living Room
Paver Patio with Plenty of Entertaining Room
Firepit and More Patio Views
Raised Garden Area in Backyard
More Backyard Views with Hardscaping
Welcome Home!
Last Sold Price
$376,000
3 beds2,750 sqft$137/sqft
940 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

Description

This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath house on Sharpless Road in Hockessin is a diamond in the rough. With just a little TLC, this beautiful stone home could be your dream. Step inside and enjoy original hardwood flooring throughout. The living room features a gas insert fireplace and access to a screened porch. The kitchen has been remodeled to boast stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, tile backsplash and upgraded counter tops. One of the garages has been converted to a sunroom with slate tile flooring....This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath house on Sharpless Road in Hockessin is a diamond in the rough. With just a little TLC, this beautiful stone home could be your dream. Step inside and enjoy original hardwood flooring throughout. The living room features a gas insert fireplace and access to a screened porch. The kitchen has been remodeled to boast stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, tile backsplash and upgraded counter tops. One of the garages has been converted to a sunroom with slate tile flooring. Upstairs you'll find 2 bedrooms, a hall bath awaiting the new owner's touch, and the master suite complete with built-ins, walk-in closet and full bathroom. Walk out back to your private fenced-in yard featuring paver patio with fire pit, raised garden bed and mature trees, perfect for entertaining! Don't wait, schedule your showing today! This property won't last! Home is being sold in "as is" condition.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Emily M Maahs • BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord
    P: (302) 547-4980 emilymaahssells@gmail.com

Property Details for 940 Sharpless Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DENC2003940
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$3,216 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
08-008.00-045
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
09-01-2021
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
OLD WILMINGTON
Legal Subdivision
THOMPSON/JONES SUBD
Total Parking Spaces
6
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
7
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,750.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Building Winterized Y/N
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$482,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

Hockessin, DE

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Building Information for 940 Sharpless Road

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

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Property Information for 940 Sharpless Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District County ID: 300200396545
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $97,500
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $810
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $78,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $19,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Zoning Dscrp: Residential Single Family
  • Tax Lot: 045
  • School Tax: $2,406
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 14
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Attic - Access Panel, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 5 X 4
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 13
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 9
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Tile
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19 X 13
  • Room Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Slate
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,750.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total SQFT: 2,750.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8010/0135/6082/801001356082_512_384_WM__SqFa1K7RPGPFUN9.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, 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: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 110.00 x 155.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Fencing: Split Rail
  • Parcel ID: 2265246
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Tub Shower, Water Treat System, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Insert, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater - Tankless, Range Hood, Exhaust Fan
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Gutter System, Flood Lights, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Enclosed, Porch(es), Screened, Brick, Roof
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Wall Unit, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Water Source: Well, Conditioner, Filter
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 940 Sharpless Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1475160788

$376,000

+5.8% / yr

Sep 30, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2003940

$376,000—
Sep 23, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2003940

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1475160788

$376,000

+5.8% / yr

09/30/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2003940

$376,000
09/23/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2003940

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 940 Sharpless Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,887 ($324 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,750 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,750 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-008.00-045Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 940 Sharpless Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
Public - K to 5
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public - 9 to 12
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
PublicK to 5

duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public9 to 12

Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 940 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
$376,000
3
2,750
17,424
928 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
–
4
2
2,625
24,829
955 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
$570,000
4
2,434
60,984
930 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
$770,000
4
4,350
29,185
950 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
–
5
3
4,500
74,052
946 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
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4
2,900
59,677

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