23 Raphael Road, Hockessin, DE 19707-2209 $600,000

Open House: Sun, Nov 23, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,050
Acreage: 0.64
Age:37 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: DENC2090874
Subdivision: Bella Vista
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Sitting on over a half-acre property in the Hockessin community of Bella Vista, this charming Cape Cod has all the space you need and a bright cheery flow. Step inside to a gorgeous slate entryway which leads into the formal living room & dining room on either side, each with crown molding and plenty of space to gather. Flow into the open living space joining the kitchen, sunroom, and family room; ideal for everyday living and gatherings. This kitchen features abundant cabinetry, center island with seating, a bonus desk/coffee bar area, and adjoining breakfast room leading outside to the sunroom and wrap-around deck! Savor every second in the bright & inspiring sunroom, and extend your living, dining, relaxing, and entertaining outside to the wrap-around deck with a relaxing view of nature. Back inside, the family room features a vaulted ceiling with skylights (with remote controlled blinds) and a wood-burning fireplace with gas insert for cozy winter weekends and evenings at home. All 4 bedrooms offer abundant closet space, including the main-floor primary suite with a wall of closets and en-suite bath with Jacuzzi tub. Completing the main floor is a powder room for guests and a loaded laundry/mudroom with storage, laundry sink, and access from outside. Upstairs, you will find an additional 3 bedrooms, a full hall bathroom with double vanity, a hall closet leading to a large storage space, and a linen closet. A full basement with exterior access offers the possibility of finishing to your liking as a game room, rec room, office, family space, or whatever your needs require, and also includes a workshop area. Bella Vista is a wonderful community situated in the heart of Hockessin with convenient access to both Newark, Wilmington, and I-95 for commuting, and also within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Don’t wait to make a move on this ideal Hockessin property. View the Virtual Tour and schedule a showing today!

Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Bedroom 4: Upper 1
Bathroom 2: Upper 1
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Family Room: Main
Sun/Florida Room: Main
Laundry: Main
Half Bath: Main
Primary Bed: Main
Primary Bath: Main

Taxes: $5,305
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Utilities
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Attic, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Full Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Basement - Space For Rooms, Basement Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Concrete Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Wood Flooring, Slate Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, Dry Wall, Double Hung Windows

Exterior
Block Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s), Enclosed Porch/Deck, Porch(es), Exterior Lighting

Lot
Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloping Lot

Select a school from the following list. Schools are grouped by school type.
The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 0.67 mi
North Star Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 1.77 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 2.34 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.56 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.26 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.29 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.55 mi
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.94 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 4.25 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.44 mi
New Garden Elementary School Kennett Consolidated School District 1–5 Toughkenamon 4.44 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 4.47 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.53 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.71 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (H.B.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Hockessin 2.18 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.16 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 3.26 mi
Kennett Middle School Kennett Consolidated School District 6–8 Landenberg 3.9 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.16 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.53 mi

Public High (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.14 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.91 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.17 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.3 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.53 mi
Kennett High School Kennett Consolidated School District 9–12 Kennett Square 4.98 mi

Private (13 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The Hockessin Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Hockessin 0.54 mi
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 0.95 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.5 mi
Limestone Hills Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.69 mi
Cacc Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Hockessin 2.07 mi
The Independence School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Newark 2.47 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.68 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.51 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.57 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.68 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 3.95 mi
Towle Institute Christian (no specific denomination) 4–12 Newark 4.24 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.9 mi

© 2025 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

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.

Total: 15,821
Households: 5,969
Median Age: 47.70

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

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

© 2025 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. , (302) 351-5000, rtc@lnf.com

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
Copyright BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved
Listing data as of 11/22/2025.

23 Raphael Road, Hockessin, DE 19707-2209

Share on Facebook
Share on X
Pin It
Copy Link
Email It

Broker Compensation

An offer of broker compensation or seller concession is not a guarantee. All compensation offers and concessions are negotiable and subject to written agreement between the parties. Please consult with your real estate agent for more information.