New Castle County property record for 988 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,967 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $662,500 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,069 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-008.00-060 |
| Primary APN | 08-008.00-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,967 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,599 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 265 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 988 SHARPLESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | HOCKESSIN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19707-9378 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 13501 |
988 Sharpless Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 988 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9378 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202649046 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 988 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9378 |
| Document Number | 0000049046 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202649046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,672,812.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 988 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9378 |
| Document Number | 0000049050, |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202649050 |
| Name | HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.36% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $662,400 Land $164,900 Building $497,500 | ||
| 2024 | $600,300 | ||
| 2023 | $4,069.00 (+44.09%) | $140,200 (-) Land $30,000 Building $110,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,824.00 | $140,200 Land $30,000 Building $110,200 |
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 988 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 988 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 83 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 |
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