New Castle County property record for 814 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 908 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,500 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,721 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-008.30-089 |
| Primary APN | 08-008.30-089 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 908 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 542 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 814 SHARPLESS RD |
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| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-9671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT IN CENTERLINE OF SHARPLESS RD AT DIS OF 271 FT MEASURED NELY ALONG CENTERLINE OF SHARPLESS RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| 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.
814 Sharpless Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 814 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9671 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2294 / 34 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004319 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 814 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9671 |
| Document Number | 0000004319 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260116-0004319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 814 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9671 |
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 | $432,700 (+828.54%) Land $160,800 Building $271,900 | ||
| 2024 | $1,721.00 (+13.37%) | $46,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $22,100 | $441,270 |
| 2023 | $1,518.00 | $46,600 Land $24,500 Building $22,100 |
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 814 Sharpless Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 814 Sharpless 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
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| 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 114 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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