New Castle County property record for 955 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,434 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.44 acres (62,726 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,442 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-008.20-020 |
| Primary APN | 08-008.20-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,434 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,986 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 62,726 sqft (1.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 237 ft deep x 275 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 955 SHARPLESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-9663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SNUG HILL |
| 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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 955 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20084508 |
| 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 | $7,442.00 (+1.32%) | $906,800 (+319.43%) Land $195,500 Building $711,300 | |
| 2024 | $666,450 | ||
| 2023 | $7,345.00 | $216,200 Land $42,200 Building $174,000 |
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.
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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