534 Beech Tree Ln, Hockessin, DE 19707 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 534 Beech Tree Ln, Hockessin, DE 19707

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$3,587 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-007.40-144`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-007.40-144`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,808 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,205 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 31 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	534 BEECH TREE LN
City	HOCKESSIN
State	DE
Zip	19707-1155
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NCTH
Legal Subdivision	GATEWAY TOWNHOMES
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	PIEDMONT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	13508

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	534 BEECH TREE LN, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1155
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 24, 2024
Deed Sale	Apr 24, 2024
Prior Sale	May 28, 1999
Deed Document Number	202425658
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2024
Property Address	534 BEECH TREE LN, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1155
Document Number	0000025658
Map Reference	MF 8495
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2024
Instrument	20240424-0025658
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 7, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	534 BEECH TREE LN, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1155

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025662
Date	Apr 24, 2024
Instrument	20240424-0025662

Lender

Name	PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,587.00 (+18.23%)	$437,100 (+389.47%) Land $111,000 Building $326,100
2024			$320,670
2023	$3,034.00	$89,300 (-) Land $21,500 Building $67,800
2022		$89,300 Land $21,500 Building $67,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 500 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	Tropical Storm Isaias, Aug 2020 · 2 claims

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 255 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20