521 Faraday Rd is a 1,950 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 01, 2016 for $300,000. Based on Redfin's Hockessin data, we estimate the home's value is $542,973.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Brandon Murray• RE/MAX Sunvest Realty-North Wilmington*
Bought with Joseph Nestor• Patterson-Schwartz-Kennett
No detail has been overlooked! Entering the foyer you are greeted by ceramic tile floor that enters into the remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinets, counters, a custom wine rack, recessed lighting and a breakfast bar. The formal living and dining space are appointed with elegant crown and base molding, flawless hardwood floors and a built in buffet with custom lighting. Off of the kitchen there is a family room with a fireplace as its focal point that leads into a sunroom surrounded by double paned/tinted sliding glass doors. The sunroom opens to a large deck overlooking a private yard with mature foliage. The upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms including a master suite with 3 sets of closets and a private bath. The exterior of the home features professional landscaping, new siding and a newer roof. A large finished basement, new windows throughout, upgraded doors, 1-car garage, new carpet and neutral paint colors complete this home. All you have to do is move in!
BRIGHT MLS #1008799240
Sep 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 2009
Listed
$349,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,353 (+75.1%)
$87,100 + $395,200
$482,300
2024
$1,344 (+17.8%)
$87,100 + $395,200
$482,300
2023
$1,141 (−48.1%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2022
$2,199 (−4.3%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2020
$2,297 (+0.2%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2019
$2,293 (+1.9%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2018
$2,250 (−14.1%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2017
$2,619 (+5.2%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2016
$2,490 (+6.4%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2015
$2,340 (+7.6%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2014
$2,174 (+1.8%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2013
$2,135 (+3.9%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2012
$2,054
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
Tax history for 521 Faraday Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,353 (+75.1%)
$87,100 + $395,200
$482,300
2024
$1,344 (+17.8%)
$87,100 + $395,200
$482,300
2023
$1,141 (−48.1%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2022
$2,199 (−4.3%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2020
$2,297 (+0.2%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2019
$2,293 (+1.9%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2018
$2,250 (−14.1%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2017
$2,619 (+5.2%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2016
$2,490 (+6.4%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2015
$2,340 (+7.6%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2014
$2,174 (+1.8%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2013
$2,135 (+3.9%)
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
2012
$2,054
$15,300 + $63,700
$79,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HICKORY HILL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,950
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 976
Building Sq. Ft: 1,950
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Legal Lot Number: 101
Legal Block Number: 3-E
School Tax District: RED CLAY
Municipality Name: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Acres: 0.28
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 129.8
Zoning Code: NC10
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,950
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0801310079
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Springs School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hockessin, DE • 19707
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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66
46
55
38
41
27
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$516,000 – $625,000
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