Red Clay Consolidated School District · Pike Creek Valley, New Castle DE County, PA
Limestone Hills
Performance Tier
Exceptional
Median Sold
$570,000
Avg. Appreciation
106%
Avg. $ Gain
$251,317
2025 Sales
19
Moderate Activity
Compared to the Red Clay Consolidated district average, Limestone Hills is
outperforming by 49%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Limestone Hills is a planned unit development of over 1,700 homes in Pike Creek Valley, New Castle County, governed by the Limestone Hills Maintenance Corporation (LHMC), which holds quarterly board meetings and an annual homeowner meeting each June. The community is organized into five distinct clusters — North, East, NorthPointe, West, and a fifth cluster along Vincent Lane — each with its own recreational facilities available to all residents, set within more than 300 acres of private open space. Every homeowner automatically joins the LHMC upon settlement, and all exterior modifications — from paint color to solar panel placement — require written approval from the Architectural Review Committee under the community’s Declaration of Restrictions.
Specifications
Home Stock
The community includes detached single-family colonials, twin/semi-detached homes, and townhouse units (both interior and end-of-row). Condominiums are located in the Stoney Batter and Berkshire sections. The public records settlement mix from recent activity reflects all four structure types. Average year built is circa 1988, consistent with a late-1980s planned community buildout.
Location & Access
Primary access via Route 7 (Limestone Road). Internal cluster streets connect to Mermaid-Stoney Batter Road. The community spans both sides of Limestone Road, with Cluster B (East) and Cluster D (West) flanking it.
Location Anchors
Pike Creek Valley
New Castle DE, PA
39.797, -75.701
What Makes This Distinct
The LHMC’s Declaration of Restrictions is phase-specific: buyers receive the applicable phase’s General Use Restrictions at settlement, meaning covenant terms for detached homes, townhouses, and condominiums in Stoney Batter and Berkshire differ materially — a detail that warrants review during due diligence on any specific parcel.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$570k median price point. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. high turnover means more inventory.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $251k on average. outperforming the district by 49%. properties doubled in value (106% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $570k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that Limestone Hills spans five distinct clusters on both sides of Route 7, each with different recreational facilities and phase-specific deed restrictions — and that the condominium sections (Stoney Batter, Berkshire) carry a separate governing document from the single-family and townhouse phases?
Common Questions
Who governs Limestone Hills and what does the annual assessment cover?
The Limestone Hills Maintenance Corporation (LHMC) governs the community. Every owner becomes a member automatically upon settlement. An annual assessment funds the care of common areas and open space throughout the community’s five clusters. The LHMC is managed by Kelly Management Services and meets quarterly, with an annual homeowner meeting in June. Dues information is available through homewisedocs.com for buyers requesting resale certificates; residents with annual dues under $600 are directed to order a payoff statement.
What elementary school serves Limestone Hills, and how does it perform academically?
The most common elementary school assignment for Limestone Hills is Linden Hill Elementary School, a public K-5 school at 3415 Skyline Drive in Wilmington, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District. Linden Hill is a National Blue Ribbon School. According to SchoolDigger, in the 2024-2025 school year, Linden Hill’s 3rd-grade students scored approximately 79% proficient or better in mathematics — nearly double the district average of 37%. Niche rates the school A overall. Note: school boundary assignments can change; buyers should verify directly with Red Clay Consolidated School District.
What outdoor recreation is accessible from Limestone Hills?
Residents have access to more than 300 acres of private open space within the community itself, distributed across the five clusters. Beyond the community’s own open space, Limestone Hills is in Pike Creek Valley, which borders Middle Run Valley Natural Area — an 860-acre park with approximately 10 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails that connect to White Clay Creek State Park. Carousel Farm Park and Equestrian Center is also a local attraction in the broader Pike Creek area.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Builder — No single builder identified for Limestone Hills. The DPUD governing documents reference ‘the developer’ but no builder name is published on the LHMC website or verifiable third-party sources. Community was developed in multiple phases, likely by more than one builder.
- Hoa Annual Dues Amount — The LHMC website confirms an annual assessment exists and that dues for most residents are under $600, but does not publish the specific current dollar amount. Exact figure requires homewisedocs.com resale certificate or direct contact with Kelly Management Services.
- Lot Size Noted — Legacy hint notes ‘varies; verify.’ The LHMC governing documents confirm lot restrictions are phase-specific. No aggregate lot-size range was published by a verifiable source for the full community.
- Cluster Specific Recreational Facilities — The LHMC website confirms each of the five clusters has different recreational facilities available to all residents, but does not enumerate specific amenities (e.g., pools, tennis courts) by cluster in publicly indexed pages reviewed during research.
School District
Limestone Hills is served by the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Red Clay Consolidated School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · New Castle DE County Recorder · limestonehills.com · neighborhoods.com · lindenhill.redclayschools.com · schooldigger.com · niche.com · delawarenaturesociety.org · bentackettphotos.com · en.wikipedia.org
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight, FAQs)
The Cyr Team · 2418 neighborhoods · 4 counties · 33 years of public sales records