NOT LISTED FOR SALE

942 Valley Rd Hockessin, DE 19707

Estimated Value: $675,000 - $888,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,750 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 09, 2012

Last sale price $265,000 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 188% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,536/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • North Star Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Swift Memorial Park

About This Home

As of March 2012

Grand 164 year old home needs some loving. Built circa 1848. Sits up high, off the main road, overlooking the Hockessin Valley. Lots of space. Across from the Hockessin library. Ready for restoration. This property is being sold in AS-IS condition. Any inspections are for informational purposes only and should be completed prior to submitting an offer. Proof of funds (cash) or pre-qual (finance) must be submitted with all offers. Escrow deposit must be in cashiers or certified funds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Stape

Compass License #RB0001709 Listed on: 02/06/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

CHRISTOPHER MURPHY

Concord Realty Group License #TREND:60042654

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,230

Year Built

  • Built in 1848

Lot Details

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Property is in below average condition
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,750 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Holly Knoll Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 006
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-007.40-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,230

Year Built

Built in 1848

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1848
  • Remarks Public: Grand 164 year old home needs some loving. Built circa 1848. Sits up high, off the main road, overlooking the Hockessin Valley. Lots of space. Across from the Hockessin library. Ready for restoration. This property is being sold in AS-IS condition. Any inspections are for informational purposes only and should be completed prior to submitting an offer. Proof of funds (cash) or pre-qual (finance) must be submitted with all offers. Escrow deposit must be in cashiers or certified funds.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Double
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3750
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3750
  • Net Sq Ft: 3750.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 70.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3750
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 942

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District Key: 300200396545

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 93100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 33900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.39
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 60548.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: NC21

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2265062
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3230.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-007.40-006
  • Tax Lot: 006
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 03/09/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2012
Sold by
Wadhwa Sanjay
Bought by
Wadhwa Sanjay and Wadhwa Manisha
Current Estimated Value
$763,048

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,750
Outstanding Balance
$102,882
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$548,943

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2012
Closed on
Feb 21, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Wadhwa Sanjay
Seller's Agent
Jeff Stape
Compass
Buyer's Agent
CHRISTOPHER MURPHY
Concord Realty Group
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$265,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2011
Sold by
Exline Starr Roland C and Exline Starr Ann
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2001
Sold by
Bowen Clement W
Bought by
Exline Starr Roland C and Exline Starr Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
7.64%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wadhwa Sanjay -- None Available
Wadhwa Sanjay $265,000 None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $225,000 None Available
Exline Starr Roland C $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wadhwa Manisha $145,750
Previous Owner Starr Roland C $642,000
Previous Owner Starr Ann Exline $75,000
Previous Owner Starr Roland $504,000
Previous Owner Exline Starr Roland C $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/09/2012 03/09/12 Sold $265,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
02/13/2012 02/13/12 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2012 02/06/12 For Sale $265,000 -- $71 / 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 $4,936 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2023 $4,355 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2022 $4,407 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2021 $4,406 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2020 $4,421 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2019 $5,250 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2018 $4,326 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2017 $4,273 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2016 $4,081 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2015 $3,824 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
2014 $3,539 $133,600 $33,900 $99,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Stape

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jeff Stape

    Compass

    (302) 202-9855

    312 Total Sales

    Jeff Stape
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    CHRISTOPHER MURPHY

    Concord Realty Group

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003838426

Bright MLS

APN: 08-007.40-006

Delaware New Castle County Hockessin 19707

942 Valley Rd, Hockessin, DE

This home is located at 942 Valley Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707 since 06 February 2012 and is currently estimated at $763,048, approximately $203 per square foot. This property was built in 1848. 942 Valley Rd is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including North Star Elementary School, Dupont (H.B.) Middle School, and Alexis I. du Pont High School.

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