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Real Estate in Hockessin, DE has a fairly wide range of values and is currently ranging from $200,000 to around the $1,000,000 mark. There is still a pretty fair amount of land that is undeveloped, but are many subdivisions tucked away in the rolling hills. Hockessin has grown fast and has nearly tripled in population since 1990. There was huge growth in the 1980s and many new subdivisions came in that decade. Here is what is currently available for real estate in Hockessin, DE.

The village of Hockessin is located along Rt. 41 and it's main intersection is Rt. 41 and Valley Rd.  Hockessin is an unincorporated town and the populations was just under 13,000 in the 2000 census. It's history goes back to 1688.  
Hockessin is just a very short drive to Historic Kennett Square, PA and Chadds Ford, PA home of the world renown Longwood Gardens. Many people commute from here to downtown Wilmington, DE, West Chester, PA and also Philadelphia and Baltimore. The public schools are North Star Elementary and H.B. DuPont. There are four private schools - Hockessin Montessori, Sanford School, Wilmington Christian School and CACC Montessori School. The Police Athletic League building (PAL Center) has many great programs and events and it's great for after school kids activities! Patterson Schwartz Hockessin, one of the top real estate offices in the country is located right across from the PAL Center on Rt. 41. The Diane & Dave Iliff Team are some of the best Realtors® in the business and are the ones to call if you're considering looking at real estate in Hockessin, DE.

Below is an example of real estate in Hockessin, DE in the popular community of Westwoods. To the right is the Ashland Covered Bridge, one of many scenic points of interest in the area. There is much to do and see in the area and you don't have to go far. There are generally many homes to choose from as New Castle County is a highly transient area. Search the mls here for real estate in Hockessin, DE.

The town of Greenville, DE is located on Delaware Rt. 52, south of Centreville, DE and north of the city of Wilmington, DE. Greenville is only about a ten minute drive to the world renown Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA which was originally a DuPont estate. Greenville is an affluent and upscale area and it's countryside is beautiful and still much of it is undeveloped. Much of this land was home to many DuPont estates some of which are still there and some which are open to the public. The DuPont family began their story in Greenville, DE at what is now the Hagley Museum where gunpowder was made throughout at least three wars. The DuPont family also preserved much of the land in what are now some of the finest parks in the area. The most beautiful one in my opinion is Valley Garden Park which overlooks the Hoopes Reservoir a beautiful lake and reservoir in the center of what is known as Chateau Country. It's a beautiful sight as you drive across and see the Canadian geese and swans floating gracefully across the water. This beautiful land is part of the land originally owned by William Penn who landed in Historic Old New Castle, DE.

Greenville, DE is also famous for the Winterthur Museum which is located just north of town and off Rt. 52 on the east side of the highway. It was the estate of Henry Francis DuPont who created beautiful gardens and collected antiques that he loved so much. Winterthur is a beautiful and well preserved estate rich with history. It's open to the public and it offers attractions for the whole family.  Another attraction, the Mt. Cuba Centeris a 630 acre preserve featuring gorgeous botanical gardens and pastures, very scenic! Just to the west side of the Hoopes Reservoir is the Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory which was built circa 1960 and opened to the public in 1963. It is now open to groups and educational tours on a prearranged schedule.

The Museum of Natural History is just north of town and a great example of the area's great attractions. This museum is loaded with all kinds of interesting displays of our natural earth including dinosaurs. The kids will love it! Another fun thing for the family is the Wilmington & Western Railroad which is an antique train that runs from Prices Corner to Mt. Cuba. It originally ran goods from the mills along the Red Clay Creek from Landenberg, PA on out to the Port of Wilmington. The family will love it!

If you're considering a move to the area check out the real estate in Greenville, DE. It's a wonderful area!

Centreville, DE is a lovely little town straddling Rt. 52 just south of Chadds Ford, PA. Centreville was established in 1750 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The village is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills rich with U.S. History. It was mostly Quakers who originally started settling into the area as far back as the 1680s when it was still occupied by the Lenape Indians. The land was then owned by William Penn who landed in Historic New Castle, DE and it was gradually sold off to the settlers. The land became a desirable area to live and work in and also commute from as it still is today. The village is still very similar to the early settlement.

Centreville, DE is home to the famous Winterthur Museum, the Museum of Natural History, Brandywine Creek State Park and the Hagley Museum where the duPont story began. This was where the duPont family made gunpowder throughout at least three wars. The duPont family prospered greatly from that and other business ventures and land acquisitions.

Centreville, DE is just south of Historic Chadds Ford and Kennett Square, PA and just east of Hockessin, DE. Centreville is within about a five minute drive from other world renown attractions such as Longwood Gardens (once a duPont estate) and also the Brandywine River Museum which is loaded with art by N.C. Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth. The River Museum is also home to the Brandywine Conservancy. The town of Centreville, DE has many quaint shops and gallerys within a walkable distance and is well known for the very popular Buckley's Tavern. Many residents make an easy commute to the city of Wilmington, DE or Kennett Square or West Chester PA and some a little further to Philadelphia. The Brandywine Valley area is rich in attractions and amenities.

Real estate in Centreville, DE is on the high end as it is one of the most desirable areas to live. For the most part, prices start in the $400,000 range on the low end and go well into the million dollar ranges. The styles of homes are quite diverse and there are quite a large number of newer homes and subdivisions scattered across the beautiful landscape. Centreville, DE is truly a desirable area and rich with history. If you're planning on a move to the Brandywine Valley vicinity it's definitely worth a tour through the area!

If there's one constant it is the relocation to New Castle County, DE. As we are in a highly transient area we see many people coming and going from the area and still new businesses migrating into the New Castle County area. Companies like W.L. Gore, duPont, Astra Zeneca, Bank of America and many other similar companies are always moving people around. Many people have been relocated to and from this area multiple times!

 Delaware is strategically located affording easy access by car or train to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Washington, DC. New Castle County is the northernmost of Delaware's three counties. Kent County is in the middle where Dover, the Capital City is located. Sussex County is the Southern County most popular for its beach and bay fronts.

Wilmington is Delaware's largest city. It is a port city on the Delaware River and it has a rapidly growing Riverfront development offering great restaurants, museums, convention center, performing arts and much, much more all within walkable distance! Wilmington also is famous for the turn of the century Grand Opera House and a downtown walking mall lined with businesses, restaurants and shops. The beautiful Tubman - Garrett Riverfront Park overlooks the river and is home to the summertime Riverfront Blues Festival.

Newark is the big college town in New Castle County and home of University of Delaware. Main St. in Newark is lined with shops and restaurants and all within easy walking distance. Newark has a big event at the end of every summer where Main St. is closed to motor vehicles and the streets are lined with art vendors and great food. Relocation to New Castle County, DE has many advantages, there's lots to do in this area! You can check out an interactive map to see locations for different types of accommodations that are available such as schools, day cares, hotels, restaurants, etc.

Hockessin is a small unincorporated village due west of the city of Wilmington, DE and is home for a lot of business commuters withing Delaware and to neighboring cities. It is a very pretty area of rolling hills that take you into Southern Chester County, PA which is just past Hockessin.

If you are involved in a future relocation with your company or are just thinking about a move to this area check out the local real estate experts here. Relocation to New Castle County, DE can be a smooth process if you find the right agents! If you want more information on the area, call Dave and Diane Iliff with Patterson Schwartz Real Estate at 302 234-6073. You can check out the real estate here if you are thinking about relocation to New Castle County, DE.

The new revised tax credit for first time buyers is a welcome change and has been much anticipated by first time buyer candidates and Realtors® alike! If you're a first time buyer the time has never been better to invest in your very own home! With interest rates at all time lows, deflated prices and the $8,000 tax credit being offered by the government, it is creating a
"perfect storm" for first time buyers! In addition to the revised tax credit for first time buyers, there is also a very attractive $6500 tax credit for current home owners that have owned and lived in their current residence for at least five consecutive years of the previous eight years. Click here for more detailed information on both plans. There is also a quick chart for both plans and some FAQs.

There is a lot to learn and consider when buying a home, especially your first one. Consult a good Realtor® for help and proper representation in your home search and through closing and even beyond. They are also a good source for information on the revised tax credit for first time buyers. Make sure you get a home inspection. Also get a radon and wood destroying insect (WDI) inspection done if they are typical issues in your region. The home inspection experience is very educational and it gives you a chance to look at the home (under a microscope). It's not intended as a laundry list of repairs, use common sense and ask for substantial repairs if any are needed, but be careful not to nitpick too much as you may end up losing the house!

A good lender is important to have as well! Most good Realtors® will know a good reputable lender that can get the mortgage process started quickly and running smoothly. They are also an excellent source for information on the revised tax credit for first time buyers. The whole process typically takes about six weeks plus or minus and can be done comfortably in thirty days if everyone is on their game and working toward the final goal of settlement! Good luck in your home search!