$945,000

166 Thompson Dr Hockessin, DE 19707

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
7,671 sqft
1.1 acres
$123 / sqft
House

Property details

About 166 Thompson Dr

Rarely available 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, R.C. People’s brick colonial on an oversized lot with over 7,500 sf of finished living space. This home is an exceptional value at $201 per square foot in a prestigious Hockessin community within the Red Clay School District. Similar homes in the community are selling at $258/sf or higher. Entering through the double wide front entry doors from your covered porch, you find yourself in your grand two story foyer full of natural light and gleaming hardwood floors. On your left is a private first floor bedroom/home office with stained moldings. To your right is your spacious living room with a gas fireplace connecting to your dining room by beautifully finished15 lite french doors. The adjacent eat in kitchen is magnificent, featuring plenty of prep space on your sparking granite countertops and center island. Entertaining friends and family is easy with the use of your six burner gas stove and two electric ovens. Beautifully crafted 42 in high white finished cabinets provide more than ample cabinet and storage space. The kitchen eating area is spacious and opens to your 320 sf sun room featuring casement windows and a sliding glass door leading to your deck. The main floor full bath has granite countertop and walk in shower. Rounding out the first floor is your family room with a floor to ceiling brick fireplace flanked by open shelving and a cathedral ceiling. Two skylights and a triple bay window offer tons of natural light. Traversing the turned staircase, you immediately notice the unique bridge to bedroom two with its own private half bath. All upper floor bedrooms have hardwood floors under the carpet. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are just steps away from the beautifully remodeled full bath with granite countertop, double sinks and a tub/shower combo. The primary bedroom offers you both tranquility and privacy. The bedroom is spacious and is adjoined by a sitting room leading to both your grand walk in closet and an amenity filled five piece master bath with dual shower heads in your spacious tiled shower, double sinks within your granite countertop, and your jetted soaking tub with a dedicated hot water heater. Moving to the lower level you will find an enormous finished room which could be used as an in-law suite or income suite as it offers a private entrance from your three car garage. It could also be used to accommodate multiple gaming tables and the adjacent bonus room can be used as a playroom, craft room, or home theater. The rear oversized lot is flat and open for your outdoor activities and includes a play set.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size7,671 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.06 Acres
Year built1994
ParkingGarage - Side Entry,Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage,Off Street
MLS #DENC2075032
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceBrick, Fireplace - Glass Doors

Summary

  • MLS Number: DENC2075032
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
  • Office Phone: (302) 239-3000
  • Office Email: realinfo@psre.com
  • Listing Agent: Dean Outten
  • Agent Phone: (302) 239-3000
  • Agent Email: doutten@psre.com

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166 Thompson Dr

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$202,200$6,405
2021$202,200$6,547
2020$202,200$6,569
2019$202,200$6,850
2018$202,200$6,770
2017$202,200$6,431

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

10

North Star Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

1340 Little Baltimore Rd

9

William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.8 mi

2025 Graves Rd

9

Linden Hill Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.0 mi

3415 Skyline Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $167,857. The most common annual income of people living in Hockessin, DE is between $100k-200k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

4%
<35k
18%
35k-100k
46%
100k-200k
32%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

12%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
41%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
53%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • SportsSports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 166 Thompson Dr

This home is located at 166 Thompson Dr in Hockessin, DE and zip code 19707 in the Hockessin Valley Falls neighborhood. This 7,671 square foot home, which was built in 1994, sits on a 1.06 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $945,000.

In February 2025 more than 4 listings in Hockessin, DE were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 0 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Hockessin, DE between January and February 2025 decreased by 27.3%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $610,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 17 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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