Sold1022d on market
887 Benge Rd
Hockessin, DE, 19707 • 19707 • New Castle County
$910,000
$276/sqft
5Beds
5Baths
3,300Sqft
9.8 acLot
1958Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Scenic Vista · Pond
Cape Cod Style
Built 1958 · 68 years of history
Walnut Hill
19707
4 Fireplaces
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1-Car Garage
Inside Entrance · Attached · Driveway
Premium Finishes
Crown Molding · Walk-In Closet(s)
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
17 views
People checking out this listing
1022 days on market
Established listing
$276/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1958
Drive the long lane into tranquility. This expansive Cape Cod home on 9.8 acres is set on the rear of the property, providing privacy and vista of pond. Built in 1967 this original home offers large rooms with hardwood, slate or brick flooring. Enter the slate foyer, step down to open living/ dining area with fireplace, hardwoods and large windows overlooking rear patio and pond. Open eat-in kitchen with center island, walls of pantry and cabinet storage, fireplace, and brick floors accesses rear room, breezeway and large rec room. First floor Primary bedroom offers fireplace, large walk- in dressing area and remodeled full bath. Guest bedroom with fireplace and full hall bath complete this level. The second level consists of 2 large bedrooms, an additional bedroom or den and 3 full baths. Seller has completed septic inspections by Class F and H licensee, all inspections passed. Deed restrictions allow possible additional 2 lot subdivision. All Inspections are for Buyer's information, Home is being sold in present condition.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights guest bedroom, rear patio, and brick floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,706/month
Principal & Interest$4,482
Property Tax$910
Insurance$303
HOA$11
Down payment20% ($182,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $728,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1958
HeatingHot Water, Baseboard, Oil, Electric
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
Parking1 Attached Garage space
HOA$135 annually
Lot9.84 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1958
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Baseboard, Oil, Electric
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
RoofPitched
ConstructionFrame, Stone
Water / SewerWell / On Site Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingInside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartial
Fireplaces4
Lot9.84 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood19707
ZoningS
Annual tax$7,972
Parcel0800400062
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths5
HOA$11/mo
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Built-in Features
Crown Molding
Dining Area
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Primary Bath(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
Plaster Walls
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Slate
Tile/Brick
Wood
Heating
Hot Water
Baseboard
Oil
Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Inside Entrance
Attached
Driveway
Construction
Frame
Stone
Views
Scenic Vista
Pond
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1022
Est. value$1,043,500
Est. rent$4,079/mo
Tax rate0.68%
Price/sqft$276
On marketApr 16, 2022
PostedApr 16, 2022
Last sold$910,000
MLS updatedJun 22, 2023
Tour days6
Views17
How are the schools in Hockessin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Hockessin, DE, 19707
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 22, 2023Sold$910,000$276Bright MLS
Jun 8, 2023Pending Sale$1,185,000$359Bright MLS
May 11, 2023Contingent$1,185,000$359Bright MLS
Jun 30, 2022Price Change$1,185,000$359Bright MLS
Apr 16, 2022Listed For Sale$1,400,000$424Bright MLS
Sold$910,000
Jun 22, 2023•$276/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$1,185,000
Jun 8, 2023•$359/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$1,185,000
May 11, 2023•$359/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,185,000
Jun 30, 2022•$359/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$1,400,000
Apr 16, 2022•$424/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025—$972,600
Apr 10, 2024$8,931$241,700
Apr 10, 2023$7,378$241,700
Apr 10, 2022$7,472$241,700
Apr 10, 2021$7,571$241,700
Apr 10, 2020$7,597$241,700
Apr 10, 2019$7,585$241,700
Apr 10, 2017$7,331$241,700
Apr 10, 2016$6,883$241,700
Apr 10, 2015$6,883$241,700
Apr 10, 2014$6,418$241,700
Apr 10, 2013—$241,700
Apr 10, 2012—$241,700
Apr 10, 2011—$241,700
Apr 10, 2010—$241,700
Apr 10, 2009—$241,700
Apr 10, 2008—$241,700
Apr 10, 2007—$241,700
Apr 10, 2006—$241,700
Apr 10, 2005—$241,700
Apr 10, 2004—$241,700
Apr 10, 2003—$241,700
Apr 10, 2002—$241,700
Apr 10, 2001—$241,700
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Hockessin, DE • New Castle County
Nearby cities
BearClaymontClaytonHockessinMiddletownNew CastleNewarkSmyrna
Nearby zip codes
1970719736
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