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Property Description
Welcome to Hockessin Valley Falls! This stunning home sits on one of the largest lots in the neighborhood and offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a 3-car garage. As you enter through the grand foyer, you'll immediately notice the gleaming hardwood floors and elegant dining room. The updated kitchen features new granite countertops and brand-new appliances, perfect for any chef. A spacious family room boasts soaring vaulted ceilings, a beautiful brick fireplace, and custom built-in cabinetry-ideal for both entertaining and relaxing. Enjoy the sunroom which is located right off the kitchen with newer sliding glass doors that open to a serene and private setting. The main level also includes a private study, a convenient laundry room, and a full bath. Up the graceful turned staircase, you'll find four bedrooms. The primary suite features an en suite bath and a private walkout deck. Another bedroom also includes its own en suite bath, creating the feel of a second primary suite. Two additional bedrooms share a full hall bath with a double vanity. The fully finished basement is designed for entertaining and everyday living, featuring a wet bar, half bath, and abundant storage space. The roof was replaced in 2020; furnaces are 3-4 years old as well as the 2 AC units. There is also a whole house water filtration system. This home has been very loved. All of this in a prime location-just minutes from downtown Wilmington, shopping, dining, libraries, parks, and more. This home is the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and convenience-don't miss it!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 253 Peoples Way
General
- Sold For: $835,000
- HOA FEE: $8/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $7,835 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2090458
- Added to Site: 239 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bar, Breakfast Area, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Exterior Cameras, Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Other
Location
- Area: Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: HOCKESSIN VALLEY F
- Driving Directions: Brackenville Road to entrance of Hockessin Valley Falls, left onto Peoples Way.
School Information
- School District: Red Clay Consolidated
Community
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
- Windows: Screens
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 5,975
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 5,975 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,727 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,248 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1990
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.75
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 32,670
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 150.00 x 217.80
- Zoning: NC21
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $180.88
- Association Fee: $100
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $6,209
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,359
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $862,400
- Tax Amount: $7,835
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 5975
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 87
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Karen Kimmel Legum
Sold by Unrepresented, Unrepresented
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Schools
Schools serving 253 Peoples Way
School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Star Elementary School 1340 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
duPont (H.B.) Middle School 735 Meeting House Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Dickinson (John) High School 1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 | 9-12 | 3.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 253 Peoples Way
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Sold
$835,000
-2.34%
MLS
2/13/2026
Price Reduced
$855,000
-1.14%
MLS
12/01/2025
Price Reduced
$864,900
-1.14%
MLS
11/20/2025
Price Reduced
$874,900
-0.57%
MLS
10/10/2025
Listed
$879,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
253 Peoples Way, Hockessin, DE 19707 (MLS# DENC2090458) is a Single Family property that was sold at $835,000 on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 253 Peoples Way? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hockessin? You can browse all Hockessin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

