New Castle County property record for 500 Faraday Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,985 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Aug 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $1,620 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-013.30-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-013.30-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,985 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,241 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 500 FARADAY RD |
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| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-1124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC10 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT IN SWLY SIDE OF 322 FT RADIUS TURN AROUND CURVE AT SWLY END OF FARA |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY HILL |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 13508 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wilmington and Western Railroad listed 1980 · 24 contributing resources · NRIS 80000932 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
500 Faraday Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2025.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 123 / 306 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017274 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 500 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1124 |
| Document Number | 0000073844 |
| Map Reference | MF 951 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251013-0073844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 500 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1124 |
| Document Number | 0000073848 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251013-0073848 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 500 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1124 |
| Document Number | 0000008195 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20230207-0008195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 500 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1124 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 500 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1124 |
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 | $479,600 (+456.38%) Land $91,700 Building $387,900 | ||
| 2024 | $1,620.00 (+16.97%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $86,200 (-) Land $15,900 Building $70,300 | $407,700 |
| 2023 | $1,385.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $86,200 (-) Land $15,900 Building $70,300 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $86,200 Land $15,900 Building $70,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Faraday Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 500 Faraday Rd is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 252 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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