New Castle County property record for 856 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $173,300 (Jan 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,041 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-008.10-041 |
| Primary APN | 08-008.10-041 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 856 SHARPLESS RD |
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| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-9668 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| 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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9668 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1876 / 68 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000105054 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 856 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9668 |
| Document Number | 0000105054 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221107-0105054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 856 SHARPLESS RD, 856, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9668 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9668 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 856 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9668 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000077141 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190926-0077141 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $477,900 (+412.22%) Land $191,600 Building $286,300 | ||
| 2024 | $471,240 | ||
| 2023 | $3,041.00 | $93,300 (-) Land $31,600 Building $61,700 | |
| 2022 | $93,300 Land $31,600 Building $61,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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: 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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