Discover 12 expansive acres in Frankford offering the perfect "blank canvas" for homeowners, hobbyists, and investors alike. This property features a solidly built 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home designed for longevity and functional living. The residence boasts a versatile enclosed front porch and a rare, full third-floor walk-up attic that is ready for your vision—ideal for a primary suite, home office, or recreation room. The exterior of the property is built for utility and growth. A massive detached garage provides ample space for multiple vehicles and serves as a perfect workshop, complemented by an additional storage shed and a dedicated fenced area next to the home for pets. With 12 acres at your disposal, there is plenty of room for a large-scale pole barn to house your boats, RVs, or equipment. Investors and developers will find significant value here: per Sussex County Planning and Zoning, this parcel would be eligible for a minor subdivision (up to 5 lots plus residual lands). Alternatively, you can lease the acreage to a local farmer to maintain the property’s agricultural heritage. Whether you are looking to create a private estate or pursue a development project, this property offers rare flexibility just a short drive from Delaware’s beaches and tax-free shopping.
For sale
Price cut: $70K (4/24)
$825,000
35954 Zion Church Rd, Frankford, DE 19945
3beds
2,298sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
12 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Perfect workshopFull third-floor walk-up atticMassive detached garageAdditional storage shedVersatile enclosed front porch
- 159 days |
- 504 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rich Meadows 240-499-6532,
Compass 3022981761,
Co-Listing Agent: Paul A. Sicari 202-251-5566,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2103436
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,298
- Total interior livable area: 2,298 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,298
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 12 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 53311.0014.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Frankford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $359/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $500,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,069
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $825,000-7.8%$359/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $895,000-5.8%$389/sqft |
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| 1/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000$413/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $928 +47.5% | $250,150 +1293.6% |
| 2024 | $629 +0.1% | $17,950 |
| 2023 | $628 +2.5% | $17,950 |
| 2022 | $613 +2.8% | $17,950 |
| 2021 | $597 -11.6% | $17,950 |
| 2020 | $675 +0.5% | $17,950 |
| 2019 | $672 +17.3% | $17,950 |
| 2018 | $573 +10.2% | $17,950 |
| 2017 | $520 +8.6% | $17,950 |
| 2016 | $479 -2.2% | $17,950 |
| 2015 | $490 +7.1% | $17,950 |
| 2014 | $457 | $17,950 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19945
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Indian River
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- Delaware
- Sussex County
- Selbyville
- 19945
- 35954 Zion Church Rd




