$230,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2013

531 Southwood Rd Hockessin, DE 19707

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,181 Sq Ft
0.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • North Star Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of October 2021

Charming and lovely 3 bedroom home located in the heart of popular Hockessin. This home is nestled on over a half acre site and has been lovingly maintained and updated by its owners. The home boasts inviting stone steps, pretty hardwood flooring and updates galore including: roof, furnace, windows, siding, carpet, bath, kitchen and well. Home has tons of natural light and windows; beautiful stone fireplace and crown molding. Enjoy the lovely landscaping (in all seasons), on the fully fenced lot while sitting on the quaint porch. Sale includes parcel 08-007.30-044 (.10 acre). Walking distance to Hockessin Library, baseball fields AND in Northstar Elementary feeder pattern. Not your cookie cutter home...charming throughout.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Eddins

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin License #RS-296880 Listed on: 01/22/2013

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Kehrer

Crown Homes Real Estate License #RS0020351

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,324

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • North Star Elementary School
  • Henry B. Du Pont Middle School
  • Alexis I. Dupont High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0800740112

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,324

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Charming and lovely 3 bedroom home located in the heart of popular Hockessin. This home is nestled on over a half acre site and has been lovingly maintained and updated by its owners. The home boasts inviting stone steps, pretty hardwood flooring and updates galore including: roof, furnace, windows, siding, carpet, bath, kitchen and well. Home has tons of natural light and windows; beautiful stone fireplace and crown molding. Enjoy the lovely landscaping (in all seasons), on the fully fenced lot while sitting on the quaint porch. Sale includes parcel 08-007.30-044 (.10 acre). Walking distance to Hockessin Library, baseball fields AND in Northstar Elementary feeder pattern. Not your cookie cutter home...charming throughout.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Street Number Modifier: 531

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • Elementary School: NORTH STAR
  • Middle School: HENRY B. DU PONT
  • High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT
  • School District Key: 300200396545
  • Elementary School: NORTH STAR
  • High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT
  • Middle Or Junior School: HENRY B. DU PONT

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 24829.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC21

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2265151
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1324.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0800740112
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 05/29/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2021
Closed on
Oct 29, 2021
Sold by
Dougherty Nicholas V and Dougherty Christine L
Bought by
Legrand Nicholas and Legrand Gabrielle
Seller's Agent
Patricia Kehrer
Crown Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Landon
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
5.74%
Current Estimated Value
$415,806

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,806
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.18%
Original Mortgage
$314,500
Outstanding Balance
$291,408
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$124,831

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2020
Sold by
Dougherty Nicholas and Dougherty Nicholas V
Bought by
Dougherty Nicholas V and Dougherty Christine L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2013
Closed on
May 29, 2013
Sold by
Schell Walter W and Schell Carrie L
Bought by
Dougherty Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Eddins
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Kehrer
Crown Homes Real Estate
List Price
$234,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2003
Sold by
Mcmillan Randall S
Bought by
Schell Walter W and Schell Carrie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,950
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $230,000 None Available
Deed $198,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $314,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $218,500 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $201,950 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Sold $370,000 +5.7% $259 / Sq Ft
09/27/2021 09/27/21 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2021 09/24/21 For Sale $349,900 -5.4% $245 / Sq Ft
09/23/2021 09/23/21 Off Market $370,000 -- --
09/23/2021 09/23/21 For Sale $349,900 +52.1% $245 / Sq Ft
05/29/2013 05/29/13 Sold $230,000 -2.1% $195 / Sq Ft
01/29/2013 01/29/13 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2013 01/22/13 For Sale $234,900 -- $199 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,947 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2023 $1,718 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2022 $1,738 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2021 $1,738 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2020 $1,744 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2019 $253 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2018 $252 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2017 $1,610 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2016 $1,610 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2015 $1,508 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
2014 $1,396 $52,700 $18,300 $34,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003309792

Bright MLS

APN: 08-007.40-112