Brandywine School District · Brandywine Hundred, New Castle DE County, PA
Surrey Park
Performance Tier
Exceptional
Median Sold
$720,000
Avg. Appreciation
55%
Avg. $ Gain
$241,050
2025 Sales
13
Moderate Activity
Compared to the Brandywine district average, Surrey Park is
outperforming by 48%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Surrey Park is a deed-restricted, unincorporated community of 221 single-family homes situated on a former 100-acre wooded tract between Silverside and Shipley roads in Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware. Development began in 1964 with an explicit design directive to preserve the site’s tree canopy and route roads in gentle curves — the community was also among the first residential developments in the area to bury all utility lines underground. Homes were primarily custom-built by original owners and the developer, yielding a deliberate mixture of architectural styles rather than a tract-uniform streetscape. The Civic Association of Surrey Park (CASP) administers deed restrictions that run with each property and collects dues used for snow removal, street cleaning, and maintenance of shared public areas; annual meetings are held at the Brandywine Hundred Library.
Specifications
Home Stock
Detached single-family homes built from 1964 onward in a deliberate mix of architectural styles. The civic association states homes were primarily custom-built by original owners and the developer, producing a streetscape with no single dominant style — colonials, split-levels, and ranch-influenced forms are all represented across the 221-home community.
Location & Access
Silverside Road and Shipley Road form the primary boundaries of the development. Rt. 202 (Concord Pike) and I-95 are accessible within a short drive, providing connections to Wilmington, Philadelphia, and the broader region.
Location Anchors
Brandywine Hundred
New Castle DE, PA
39.841, -75.538
What Makes This Distinct
Surrey Park’s deed restrictions bind every buyer automatically at closing — there is no separate HOA opt-in — and enforcement authority rests with individual homeowners under the recorded covenants, not a corporate board; buyers should review the current CASP deed restriction documents as part of due diligence before making an offer.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$720k median price point. solid appreciation track record. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $241k on average. outperforming the district by 48%. solid 55% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $720k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that Surrey Park’s deed restrictions are enforced by homeowners rather than a corporate HOA, meaning that the practical strength of those covenants depends on neighbor-to-neighbor action — and have you confirmed with the Civic Association of Surrey Park exactly which restrictions are currently active on the specific parcel you’re evaluating?
Common Questions
What governance structure applies to Surrey Park homes?
Surrey Park is an unincorporated, deed-restricted community. Every buyer automatically accepts the deed restrictions upon purchase — there is no separate opt-in. The Civic Association of Surrey Park (CASP) coordinates community initiatives and collects voluntary dues used for snow removal, street cleaning, and maintenance of shared public areas, but enforcement of the deed restrictions rests with individual homeowners, not a corporate board. Prospective buyers should request the full deed restriction documents from the CASP or their title company before closing.
Which schools serve Surrey Park, and what distinguishes them?
Surrey Park falls within the Brandywine School District. The most common elementary feeder is Hanby Elementary, which in 2012 opened as Delaware’s first LEED-certified school — the building includes a rooftop rainwater collection system, heavily insulated walls, energy-efficient equipment, and LED lighting. Students then typically progress to Springer Middle School and Concord High School. SchoolDigger ranks Hanby 14th out of 107 Delaware elementary schools as of the 2024–25 school year, placing it in the top 13% statewide. School boundary assignments can change; verify current enrollment eligibility directly with the Brandywine School District before purchasing.
What parks and public amenities are within walking distance of Surrey Park?
The Civic Association of Surrey Park identifies Bonsall Park (3000 Silverside Road, which includes tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, and a playground), Talley Day Park (a 73-acre county park with a paved loop trail, dog park, picnic pavilions, and athletic fields), Springer Middle School, and the Brandywine Hundred Library as walkable destinations. Brandywine Creek State Park, which offers hiking trails along the creek corridor, is a short drive away. The Wilmington Trail Club has documented a hiking route that passes through Surrey Park connecting Bonsall and Talley Day parks.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Builder — No single named builder has been verified. The civic association states homes were custom-built by original owners and ‘the developer,’ but does not name the developer. The 1964 newspaper snippet references the development starting but does not name the developer either. Left null per instructions.
- Interior Sqft Range Text — Square footage range is sourced from a third-party listing aggregator (neighborhoods.com) showing active/recent listings; it may not represent the full stock of 221 homes. A full public records pull would be more authoritative.
- Lot Character Text — Specific Lot Sizes — The civic association confirms variable lots on a 100-acre site with 221 homes (implying roughly 0.2–0.5 acre average), but no parcel-level size distribution was locatable from public sources. Legacy hint of ‘varies; verify’ is consistent with available evidence.
- Hoa Dues Amount — CASP dues are collected annually but the specific dollar amount is not publicly posted on the civic association website. Buyers should request the current dues schedule from CASP directly.
- Flood Risk Detail — Redfin’s Risk Factor tool indicates a moderate flood risk for approximately 18% of Surrey Park properties. FEMA flood map parcel-level verification was not completed in this research pass. Buyers on lower-lying lots should obtain a current flood zone determination.
School District
Surrey Park is served by the Brandywine School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Brandywine School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · New Castle DE County Recorder · surreyparkcivic.com · de50000195.schoolwires.net · schooldigger.com · brandywineschools.org · newcastlede.gov · mypacer.com · wilmingtontrailclub.org · newspapers.com · neighborhoods.com
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight, FAQs)
The Cyr Team · 2418 neighborhoods · 4 counties · 33 years of public sales records