New Castle County property record for 868 Benge Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,317 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,913 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-004.00-053 |
| Primary APN | 08-004.00-053 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,317 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,317 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 383 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 868 BENGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-8504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Description | PCL 1 THRU 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 13501 |
868 Benge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2002.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 868 BENGE RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-8504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200141934 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $428,000 Land $142,000 Building $286,000 | ||
| 2024 | $296,820 | ||
| 2023 | $1,913.00 | $58,700 (-) Land $24,200 Building $34,500 | |
| 2022 | $58,700 Land $24,200 Building $34,500 |
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 868 Benge 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 | 1 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 868 Benge 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 | 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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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