35954 Zion Church Rd

1,006 Sq. Ft.
$944 / Sq. Ft.
1,006
Sq. Ft.
$944
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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
...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.

Listing Agent

  1. Rich Meadows

    Rich Meadows

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    rich.meadows@compass.com

    P: (240)-499-6532

Property Details for 35954 Zion Church Road

Tax ID Number
533-11.00-14.00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 10:26 PM

Property Details for 35954 Zion Church Road

StatusActive
MLS #DESU2103436
Days on Market1
Taxes$1,069 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1914
Lot Size12.00 AC / 522,720 SF
CountySussex County

Location

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Building Information for 35954 Zion Church Road

Stories2Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size12.00 AC / 522,720 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,719 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,630

Property Taxes

$89

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 35954 Zion Church Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District County ID: 300200396898
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SUSSEX
  • MLS Area: Baltimore Hundred (31001)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $107
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1 1
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • Tax Lot: 90
  • School Tax: $962
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,006.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 5233478
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 35954 Zion Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2103436

$950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/21/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2103436

$950,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 35954 Zion Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,500Additions$15,450Total$17,950
Tax Record2025$928 ($77 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,012 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,012 SqFtStories2Lot Size522,720 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1914ZoningAR-1CountySUSSEXAPN533-11.00-14.00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 35954 Zion Church Road

This home is within Indian River School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Selbyville Middle School
Public6 to 8

Indian River High School
Public9 to 12

Southern Delaware School of the Arts
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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35954 Zion Church Road is a single family home for sale in Frankford, DE 19945. This property was listed for sale on January 21, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $950,000. This listing's school district is Indian River School District. Nearby schools include Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School, Selbyville Middle School and Indian River High School. 35954 Zion Church Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,006 sqft single family home built in 1914.

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