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Property Description
Welcome to 5961 Limestone Road - a charmingly preserved and tastefully updated farmhouse dating back to the 1800s, nestled on a generous one-acre lot. This rare gem effortlessly blends timeless historic charm with modern-day comfort and is truly move-in ready. As you step inside, you're greeted by a warm and welcoming foyer with hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout the home. To your left, a formal living room offers a cozy and elegant retreat, while to your right, a spacious and inviting dining room leads into a fully renovated kitchen adorned with sleek cabinetry, contemporary fixtures, and stylish finishes. At the rear of the home, a generously sized main-level bedroom features convenient access to a full bathroom, a bright laundry area, and a walkout to the private concrete patio-ideal for relaxing evenings or weekend entertaining. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms and two tastefully updated full bathrooms provide ample space for family and guests alike. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car attached garage, an expansive driveway with plenty of parking, and a host of recent improvements: brand-new windows throughout, modernized bathrooms, a new roof and owned solar panels for enhanced energy efficiency. This home is also connected to public water and sewer, offering added convenience and peace of mind. Photos will be published Wed, May 28th. Don't miss this opportunity, showings begin Friday, May 30th! We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 31st from 12-2pm.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5961 Limestone Rd
General
- Sold For: $715,000
- HOA FEE: $24/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $4,576 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2074756
- Added to Site: 236 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry
Location
- Area: Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: Mendenhall Village
- Subdivision: Mendenhall Village
- Driving Directions: Going north on Limestone Rd turn right onto Village Dr, driveway entrance on the right.
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: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Garage Access, Unfinished
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,444
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,444 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,444 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 46,174
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: NCPUD
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $202.96
- Association Fee: $288
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $3,518
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,057
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $131,300
- Tax Amount: $4,576
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2925
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 87
Listed by Crown Homes Real Estate, John N Lyons
Sold by Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin, Angela Allen
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Schools
Schools serving 5961 Limestone Rd
School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
duPont (H.B.) Middle School 735 Meeting House Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 | 6-8 | 2.9 mi |
McKean (Thomas) High School 301 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 | 8-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5961 Limestone Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2025
Sold
$715,000
2.29%
MLS
5/30/2025
Listed
$699,000
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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.
5961 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 (MLS# DENC2074756) is a Single Family property that was sold at $715,000 on July 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 5961 Limestone Road? 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.

