1943 Melson Way, Hockessin, DE 19707-9669 $900,000

Open House: Sun, Nov 10, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/3.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 4,275
Acreage: 0.55
Age:21 years
Style:
Colonial, Traditional
MLS#: DENC2070618
Subdivision: The Oaks At Hockes
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Situated on a private lane in Hockessin, this elegant home spans over 4,200 square feet with elevated features and valuable upgrades throughout. Highlights include nine-foot ceilings, dual staircases, main floor office/den, designer interior & exterior lighting, upgraded wood trim, a full walk-out basement, 3-car garage, and a peaceful & private setting to enjoy for years to come! Step inside this home to the grand entryway with hardwood floors extending throughout the main level and a two-story turned staircase with custom solid oak handrails. Flow into the bright & open living room and dining room combination with elegant columns and wood detail and beautiful plantation shutters offering a welcoming space for holidays and gatherings. On the other side of the foyer, French doors lead into the spacious office/den with recessed lighting and plantation shutters. Flow into the gracious main living space joining the grand kitchen, breakfast room/dining area, and the great room with soaring ceiling, cozy gas fireplace, and a wall of windows with a lovely view outdoors. This kitchen offers 42-inch cabinetry, granite countertops, stone backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including Wolf oven and stovetop. From the main living space, step outside to the private patio & soothing outdoor space to grill, dine, relax, and entertain. Back inside and completing the main level is a powder room for guests and a well-equipped laundry/mudroom off the garage. Upstairs, you will find all 4 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath including two bedrooms which share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The impressive primary quarters feature a tray ceiling, sitting room, and large primary bath with jetted tub, double vanity, and glass shower. The lower level of this home offers endless potential with an enormous walk-out full basement to finish as a huge entertaining space, additional family space, or whatever your needs require. Valuable upgrades & updates include (but are not limited to): dual zone HVAC (Zone 2 replaced in 2023), roof with original 30-year warranty, new gutters, gutter guards, and downspouts (2020), new water treatment system and sump pump (2021), new hot water heater (2021), new well tank (2021), security system, high efficiency direct vent gas furnace, water saver toilets and shower heads, an extensive air filtration package, weatherproofed exterior outlets, and more! Tucked in The Oaks at Hockessin, yet close to everything this area has to offer; the location is ideal. Be sure to view the Virtual Tour and Floorplans, and schedule a showing of this impressive home today!

Taxes: $6,649
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Well Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Paved Parking, Private Parking, Attached Garage Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Additional Stairway, Full Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Poured Concrete , Rear Entrance Basement, Basement - Space For Rooms, Basement Sump Pump, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Concrete Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Wood Flooring, Mantel(s), 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Tray Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, Palladian Windows, Window Screens, Triple Pane Windows, Vinyl Clad Windows, Double Hung Windows, French Doors, Double Entry, Security System, Smoke Detector

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Stone Exterior, Stucco Exterior, Patio(s), Exterior Lighting

Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Level Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Private Lot, Wood Fence

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Public Elementary (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 1.73 mi
North Star Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 2.39 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 3.56 mi
New Garden Elementary School Kennett Consolidated School District 1–5 Toughkenamon 3.72 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.94 mi
Mary D Lang Kindergarten Center Kennett Consolidated School District K Kennett Square 3.99 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.42 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.47 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.67 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.87 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (H.B.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Hockessin 0.9 mi
Kennett Middle School Kennett Consolidated School District 6–8 Landenberg 3.49 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 4.07 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.57 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.87 mi

Public High (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.37 mi
Kennett High School Kennett Consolidated School District 9–12 Kennett Square 3.65 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.31 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.36 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.87 mi

Private (12 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The Hockessin Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Hockessin 0.87 mi
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 1.16 mi
Cacc Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Hockessin 2.52 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.8 mi
Limestone Hills Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.93 mi
The Independence School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Newark 3.6 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.84 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.99 mi
Centerville Layton School Nonsectarian K–12 Wilmington 4.1 mi
Fairville Friends School Inc Friends Preschool–K Chadds Ford 4.81 mi
Ducklings Early Learning Center Nonsectarian K Kennett Square 4.93 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.97 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: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. , (302) 351-5000, rtc@lnf.com

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1943 Melson Way, Hockessin, DE 19707-9669

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