New Castle County property record for 521 Faraday Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,088 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-013.10-079 |
| Primary APN | 08-013.10-079 |
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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 | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| 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 | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 521 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 | 101 |
| 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.
521 Faraday Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE FARM BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201631736 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 521 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 521 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Document Number | 0000027457 |
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| Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230501-0027457 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 521 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000084893 |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210723-0084893 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 521 FARADAY RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE FIRST AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000098087 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191204-0098087 |
| Name | STATE FARM BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLOOMINGTON, IL 61710 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Faraday Rd was $2,088 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $2,088.00 | $482,300 Land $87,100 Building $395,200 | |
| 2024 | $397,260 | ||
| 2023 | $1,141.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $79,000 Land $15,300 Building $63,700 |
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 521 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 521 Faraday Rd 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 |
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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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