Sold for $575,000 on 05/19/23
$575,000
540 Ashland Ridge Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
4beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.9 Acres Lot
$697,300 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$3,434 Estimated rent
Home value
$697,300
$648,000 - $753,000
$3,434/mo
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What's special
Totally renovated in 2005 with 2 story addition now totals 3000 SF on 1.9 acres of serene privacy. Formally trimmed living & dining rooms feature wainscoting, faux marbleized columns & classic grand fireplace. The tile floored kitchen features pristine granite, tile back splash, maple cabs & laundry closet opening to morning rm w/ granite topped wet bar & desk in bay extension. Back paver patio & berber carpeted sunrm sheltered by deep wooded screen. Family room is vaulted & skylit with wood burning stove flanked by custom cabinetry. MBR suite expanded by 2nd flr addition w/ 13 X 5 closet, sumptuous 4 pc master bath with cherry cabinetry, shower & oval tub. HVAC new 2021, new septic 2021 & roof 2023. Hardwood throughout, all baths replaced, fixed staircase to full attic, partially finished basement. Come see the ultimate in wooded privacy without sacrificing this sunny interior . Agent related to member of LLC.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 26, 2023 at 09:05am
Listed by:
Susan S Bryde 302-540-1371,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Bought with:
Michael McCullough, R3-0013994
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2039546
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Storage, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated
- Windows: Double Hung, Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Drainage System
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Split Rail,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 159
Lot
- Size: 1.90 Acres
- Dimensions: 159.30 x 379.70
- Features: Backs to Trees, Level, SideYard(s), Front Yard, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08008.40009
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane, Electricity Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Non-Monitored
Location
- Region: Hockessin
- Subdivision: Ashland Ridge
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2023 | Sold | $575,000$192/sqft |
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| 3/26/2023 | Pending sale | $575,000$192/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000+4691.7%$192/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/28/2015 | Sold | $12,000-97.1%$4/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
| 11/11/2014 | Price change | $419,900-2.3%$140/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6467652 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $630,500 +328.3% |
| 2024 | $5,439 +13.4% | $147,200 |
| 2023 | $4,798 -1.2% | $147,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Brandywine Springs SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cooke
- Middle: Henry B. Du Pont
- High: Alexis I. Dupont
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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