New Castle County property record for 918 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,396 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 2.57 acres (111,949 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,392 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-008.00-042 |
| Primary APN | 08-008.00-042 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,396 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,396 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 111,949 sqft (2.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 918 SHARPLESS RD |
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| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-9378 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Description | BEG IN CENTER LINE OF SHARPLESS RD & IN LINE OF LANDS S 40 DEG 53 MINUTES 00 SECONDS W 200.68 FT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| 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.
918 Sharpless Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2011.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 918 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9378 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064696 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 918 Sharpless Rd was $4,392.
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 | $4,392.00 | $554,700 Land $214,700 Building $340,000 | |
| 2024 | $632,070 | ||
| 2023 | $4,354.00 | $133,600 (-) Land $41,800 Building $91,800 | |
| 2022 | $133,600 Land $41,800 Building $91,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 918 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 918 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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