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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 500 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 |
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| 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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