#DENC2081680, Andrew Mulrine IV, Listing Office: RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin
166 Thompson Dr Hockessin, DE 19707
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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
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Interior: Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Parking: Garage - Side Entry,Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage,Off Street
- Exterior: Play Equipment
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $945,000
- Price/SqFt: $123
- HOA Amount: $6
- HOA Frequency: Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,405
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Open Lot, Wooded
- Directions: Brackenville Road to Hockessin Valley Falls Drive. Right onto People’s Way and then left onto Thompson Drive. Follow Thompson Drive to house on right.
- Year Built: 1994
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 7,671 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.06 Acres
- 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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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property 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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $167,857. Most Hockessin, DE residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 166 Thompson Dr
The listing price of 166 Thompson Dr property is $945,000.
The property 166 Thompson Dr is a house located in Hockessin, Delaware, 19707.
Accepting Backup Offers: 166 Thompson Dr is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 166 Thompson Dr are: North Star Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Linden Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), H.B. Dupont Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kennett Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brandywine Springs School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), McKean (Thomas) High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Dickinson (John) School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kennett High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,405 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 166 Thompson Dr has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 166 Thompson Dr is 7,671 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 166 Thompson Dr is 1994.
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.
The number of homes for sale in Hockessin, DE increased by 91.7% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 36 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $675,000 during the same period.