427 Walden Lane, Hockessin, DE 19707-9574 $539,900

Beds/Baths: 4/3
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,850
Acreage: 0.82
Age:60 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: DENC2090282
Subdivision: Ashland
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Unique Hockessin contemporary home in a wooded setting, situated on a .82 acre lot and backs to 54 acres of private open space. Upon entering you're greeted by a sun filled 2 story entry foyer. Gorgeous hardwood flooring runs through the first and second floor. The main level features kitchen with cherry cabinetry solid surface counter, backsplash, and opens to a breakfast area. A relaxing screened porch is located off breakfast area. An expansive dining room with brick fireplace could also be used as a living room. Two bedrooms, full bath, and laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs you'll find an impressive great room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and numerous windows that provide spectacular views. Deck off great room offers a relaxing setting amongst the tree tops! The main suite with vaulted ceilings is found on this level along with full bath and an additional bedroom which can double as a walk-in closet/dressing area. Additional living space can be found in the expansive lower level game room. Basement storage can also be found on this level. A new roof was just installed in 2025. All this and a picturesque and tranquil setting, too!

Loft: 13 X 12 - Upper 1
Primary Bed: 13 X 15 - Upper 1
Great Room: 25 X 17 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 13 X 9 - Upper 1
Laundry: 6 X 9 - Main
Kitchen: 23 X 11 - Main
Dining Room: 17 X 12 - Main
Bedroom 3: 15 X 13 - Main
Bedroom 4: 12 X 10 - Main
Game Room: 22 X 22 - Lower 1
Taxes: $4,532
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Oil, Well Water, On Site Septic

Garage/Parking
Attached Carport, Attached Carport Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Full Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Wood Siding

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Public Elementary (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 1.65 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 3.25 mi
North Star Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 3.25 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.82 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.93 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.95 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.23 mi
Mary D Lang Kindergarten Center Kennett Consolidated School District K Kennett Square 4.56 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.58 mi
New Garden Elementary School Kennett Consolidated School District 1–5 Toughkenamon 4.74 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.82 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (H.B.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Hockessin 1.78 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 3.36 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.93 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 4.41 mi
Kennett Middle School Kennett Consolidated School District 6–8 Landenberg 4.56 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.75 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.23 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.31 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.93 mi
Kennett High School Kennett Consolidated School District 9–12 Kennett Square 4.21 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.33 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 4.65 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.65 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.77 mi

Private (13 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 0.9 mi
The Hockessin Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Hockessin 1.34 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.69 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Centerville Layton School Nonsectarian K–12 Wilmington 3.4 mi
Cacc Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Hockessin 3.44 mi
Limestone Hills Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.44 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.78 mi
The Independence School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Newark 4.21 mi
Fairville Friends School Inc Friends Preschool–K Chadds Ford 4.53 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.78 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.82 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.91 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Hockessin (19707), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $87,745

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,197
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.60
  • Households w/ Children: 56%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 5,150 (83.0%)
  • Rented: 819 (13.2%)
  • Vacant: 233 (3.8%)
  • Total: 6,202

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 15,821
Households: 5,969
Median Age: 47.70

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
  • Some High School: 1.1%
  • High School Graduate: 12.2%
  • Some College: 11.7%
  • Associate Degree: 6.0%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 35.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $128,947

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $3,501
  • One Bedroom: $2,278
  • Three Bedroom: $1,727

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin , (302) 999-9999

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427 Walden Lane, Hockessin, DE 19707-9574

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