New Castle County property record for 704 Desiree Way, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,522 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $967,760 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,257 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-020.00-185 |
| Primary APN | 08-020.00-185 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 19 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,522 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,724 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 704 DESIREE WAY |
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| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-9331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | L3 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYNNWAY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 13501 |
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.
704 Desiree Way is held in a trust since June 2008.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2121 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 2200, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067-5046 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200441604 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046281 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,088,200 Land $267,000 Building $821,200 | ||
| 2024 | $1,296,180 | ||
| 2023 | $8,257.00 | $241,800 Land $22,100 Building $219,700 |
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 704 Desiree Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2003–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · Tropical Storm Isaias |
| 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 704 Desiree Way 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 | 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 154 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 |
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