New Castle County property record for 253 Pond Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $3,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-007.20-025 |
| Primary APN | 08-007.20-025 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,986 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 253 POND DR |
|---|---|
| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-9241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEETING HOUSE MEADOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 13508 |
253 Pond Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1987.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 POND DR, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 601 / 333 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 253 POND DR, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000060087 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202660087 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 253 POND DR, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000060087, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202660087 |
| Name | HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 POND DR, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000099627 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210825-0099627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 253 POND DR, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000099631 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210825-0099631 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Pond Dr was $3,892.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,892.00 | $491,600 Land $97,200 Building $394,400 | |
| 2024 | $355,500 | ||
| 2023 | $2,692.00 | $82,600 Land $15,400 Building $67,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Pond Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2020–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 253 Pond Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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