New Castle County property record for 517 Faraday Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,687 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $332,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,003 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-013.10-081 |
| Primary APN | 08-013.10-081 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,687 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 967 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| 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 | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 517 FARADAY RD |
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| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-1122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC10 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY HILL |
| Legal Block | 3 E |
| Legal Lot Number | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| 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.
517 Faraday Rd is owned by a company that bought it in October 2019.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WILLIAM N DICARLO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201984696 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011165 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 517 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Document Number | 0000084696 |
| Map Reference | MF 951 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191022-0084696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 517 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Document Number | 0000084700 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191022-0084700 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 517 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Document Number | 0000011165 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 517 FARADAY RD HOCKESSIN DE 197071122, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Document Number | 11166 |
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| Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11166 |
| Name | WILLIAM N DICARLO |
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| Address | 517 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Faraday Rd was $5,003.
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 | $5,003.00 | $609,600 Land $86,100 Building $523,500 | |
| 2024 | $390,330 | ||
| 2023 | $3,081.00 | $90,700 Land $15,000 Building $75,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 517 Faraday Rd 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 517 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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