The market right now
Source: Bright MLS. Average price and days: July–September 2026 sales. Homes for sale: early October 2026. Trends: last 12 months. U.S. days on market: Realtor.com, September 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s selling fastest
One-floor living is in demand.
Ranchers sold in a median 6 days, with 47% over asking. Traditional two-stories took about 22.
A fireplace helps.
Homes with one went over asking 37% of the time, versus 11% without.
The high end is moving.
Homes over about $710K sold in a median 8.5 days.
Patterns in what sold over the last 12 months, not guarantees for any one home.
Neighborhoods
Hockessin’s housing is newer than most of North Delaware: the typical home that sold here was built in 1987.
Living in Hockessin & Yorklyn
Things to do
- Mt. Cuba CenterNative-plant gardens and trails.
- Auburn Valley State ParkTrails, Yorklyn’s restored mills and the Marshall Steam Museum.
- Ashland Nature CenterDelaware Nature Society trails and programs.
- Ashland Covered BridgeOne of the few covered bridges left in the state.
Where to eat
- Back BurnerHockessin’s go-to since 1980; try the pumpkin-mushroom soup.
- The House of William & MerryHockessin’s celebrated farm-to-table restaurant.
- Woodside Farm CreameryIce cream made on a working family farm.
Every year
- Steamin’ DaysRides on steam cars and trains at the Marshall Steam Museum on select Sundays.
Picks include local favorites from Delaware Today’s Best of Delaware. Hours, menus and event dates change, so check before you go. Have a favorite I missed? Tell me.
Schools
This area is largely served by the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Assigned schools depend on the exact address, so check any home you’re considering.
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