New Castle County property record for 947 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,650 sqft · built 1780 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (59,677 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,882 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-008.20-003 |
| Primary APN | 08-008.20-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,650 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1780 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 59,677 sqft (1.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 255 ft deep x 254 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 947 SHARPLESS RD |
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| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-9663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Description | PCL 1= L1 1.519 AC PCL 2= L1 1.373 AC PCL 3= L1 1.37 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | SAWERS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| 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.
947 Sharpless Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 947 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005926 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 947 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9663 |
| Document Number | 0000034148 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | DOCUMENT RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust, 165 |
| Document Number | 0000034148, |
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| Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634148 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 947 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9663 |
| Document Number | 0000072040 |
| Map Reference | MF 10328 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220715-0072040 |
| 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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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 947 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9663 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 947 Sharpless Rd was $5,882.
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 | $5,882.00 | $742,900 Land $194,300 Building $548,600 | |
| 2024 | $684,900 | ||
| 2023 | $4,970.00 | $152,500 Land $27,800 Building $124,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 947 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 947 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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