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$629,367$233 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

896 SHARPLESS RD

HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,700 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$629K
$609K low$650K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,576 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$692,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
49
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyNew Castle
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.48
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
H.B. Dupont Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Brandywine Springs SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Dupont (Alexis I.) High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19707These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.26
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,221
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,232 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$167,175
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$204,567
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

896 Sharpless Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in New Castle County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in New Castle County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in New Castle County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Hockessin 19707

What homes are worth in Hockessin 19707

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$340K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Hockessin 19707.

How it measures up in Hockessin 19707

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hockessin 19707.

Estimated value$629,367
CheaperTypical $604,856Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$233
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area2,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size1.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 896 Sharpless Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHockessin 19707New Castle County
Estimated valuepricier than$629,36757% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23350% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than2,700 ft²59% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.48 ac91% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than196512% of homes43% of homes

About 896 Sharpless Rd

How much is 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE is $629,367 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $609,071 to $649,663. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE last sell?

896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE last sold on Aug 5, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE?

896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,700 square feet of living space and a 1.48-acre lot.

When was 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE built?

896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE?

896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE is assigned to H.B. Dupont Middle School (middle), rated A-; Brandywine Springs School (elementary), rated B+; Dupont (Alexis I.) High School (high), rated D. All sit in Red Clay Consolidated School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE compare to other homes in Hockessin 19707?

Among the 6,389 homes in Hockessin 19707, it is worth more than 57% of them ($629,367 against a typical $604,856), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($233 against a typical $233), it is bigger than 59% of them (2,700 ft² against a typical 2,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (1.48 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1965 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of New Castle County, it is worth more than 88% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE was $5,576. The county assessed it at $692,400.

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