Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate540 Hemingway Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707 $385,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,950
Acreage: 0.2
Age:53 years
Style:
Split Level
Mobile#: 2858
Subdivision: Hickory Hills
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Welcome to 540 Hemingway Drive in sought after Hickory Hills located in the heart of Hockessin, convenient to major routes, shopping and dining! 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath split level home with 1 car garage and basement has been lovingly maintained by the owner for almost 50 years and is now ready for you to come personalize it and make it your own! Covered front porch, foyer entry, spacious family room with gas fireplace and hardwood floors under carpeting in living room, dining room and bedrooms. Hurry to schedule your private tour today!
Kitchen: 12 X 11 - Upper 1
Dining Room: 11 X 11 - Upper 1
Family Room: 22 X 11 - Main
Bedroom 2: 13 X 11 - Upper 2
Bedroom 3: 12 X 11 - Upper 2
Bedroom 4: 9 X 10 - Main
Home Assoc: $50/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Elem. School: Cooke Mid. School: Dupont H High School: Alexis I. Dupont
Features
Community
HOA: Yes; Amenities: Common Grounds; Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance;
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 150 Amps, Basement Laundry
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Paved Parking, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;
Interior
Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Partial , Carpet Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Fireplace Insert
Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Asbestos Exterior, Brick Exterior, Outbuilding(s)
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Public Elementary (10 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Elementary School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–5 | Hockessin | 1.54 mi |
| William F. Cooke Junior Elementary | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–5 | Hockessin | 1.88 mi |
| New Garden Elementary School | Kennett Consolidated School District | 1–5 | Toughkenamon | 3.2 mi |
| Linden Hill Elementary School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–5 | Wilmington | 3.48 mi |
| Brandywine Springs School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–8 | Wilmington | 3.62 mi |
| Mary D Lang Kindergarten Center | Kennett Consolidated School District | K | Kennett Square | 4.13 mi |
| Heritage Elementary School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–5 | Wilmington | 4.29 mi |
| Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–5 | Wilmington | 4.57 mi |
| Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School | Christina School District | K–5 | Newark | 4.72 mi |
| Marbrook Elementary School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | K–5 | Wilmington | 4.78 mi |
Public Middle (4 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| duPont (H.B.) Middle School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Hockessin | 1.14 mi |
| Kennett Middle School | Kennett Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Landenberg | 2.78 mi |
| Skyline Middle School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Wilmington | 4.17 mi |
| Gateway Charter School | Gateway Charter School | 3–8 | Wilmington | 4.45 mi |
Public High (3 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKean (Thomas) High School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 9–12 | Wilmington | 2.42 mi |
| Kennett High School | Kennett Consolidated School District | 9–12 | Kennett Square | 3.82 mi |
| Dickinson (John) School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–12 | Wilmington | 4.06 mi |
Private (12 schools)
| School | Grades | Place | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hockessin Montessori School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–8 | Hockessin | 0.95 mi |
| Cacc Montessori School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Hockessin | 1.63 mi |
| Wilmington Christian School Inc. | Christian (no specific denomination) | Preschool–12 | Hockessin | 1.65 mi |
| Limestone Hills Day School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Wilmington | 2.34 mi |
| Wilmington Junior Academy | Seventh-Day Adventist | Preschool–8 | Wilmington | 2.78 mi |
| The Independence School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–8 | Newark | 2.9 mi |
| St John The Beloved School | Roman Catholic | Preschool–8 | Wilmington | 3.95 mi |
| The Tatnall School | Nonsectarian | Preschool–12 | Wilmington | 4.46 mi |
| St Mark's High School | Roman Catholic | 9–12 | Wilmington | 4.57 mi |
| Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center | Nonsectarian | Preschool–K | Wilmington | 4.89 mi |
| Towle Institute | Christian (no specific denomination) | 4–12 | Newark | 4.94 mi |
| Centerville Layton School | Nonsectarian | K–12 | Wilmington | 4.98 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.
Climate and Weather
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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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