New Castle County property record for 520 Faraday Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,498 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-013.10-113 |
| Primary APN | 08-013.10-113 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 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 | 520 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 Subdivision | HICKORY HILL |
| Legal Block | 3 D |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| 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.
520 Faraday Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2012.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003647 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Faraday Rd was $3,498.
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 | $3,498.00 | $487,100 Land $89,700 Building $397,400 | |
| 2024 | $396,900 | ||
| 2023 | $2,197.00 | $79,400 (-) Land $15,700 Building $63,700 | |
| 2022 | $79,400 Land $15,700 Building $63,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 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 520 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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