For sale

Price cut: $501K (7/31)

$1,499,000

34898 Rickards Rd, Frankford, DE 19945

3beds

1,788sqft

$8,168/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1996

11.54 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$838/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Abundant natural light throughoutSoaring exposed wood-beamed ceilingsDramatic windows

Tucked away on a private, partially wooded 11.54 +/-acre parcel, this unique property offers endless possibilities with no HOA restrictions. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home needs some TLC and updating but is filled with character, featuring soaring exposed wood-beamed ceilings, dramatic windows, and abundant natural light throughout. A spacious loft overlooks the main living area, adding flexible space for a home office, studio, or guest retreat. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings on the screened porch surrounded by nature. An unfinished area on the first floor presents an exciting opportunity for a future ADU, in-law suite, workshop, or additional living space. Whether you're seeking to create a dream homestead just a few miles from the shore for multi-generational living, hobby farm potential, or simply room to roam, this hidden retreat offers the space and foundation to make it your own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Loft

Loft

Level: Upper

Heating

Baseboard, Electric

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater

Features

Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Spiral Staircase
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,788
Total interior livable area: 1,788 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,788
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, Other
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 11.54 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 13418.0032.00
Zoning: AR-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Coastal,Raised Ranch/Rambler
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Combination, Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1996

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Mound System
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Frankford

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $838/sqft
Tax assessed value: $762,000
Annual tax amount: $1,628
Date on market: 6/8/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Exclusions: See Sellers' Disclosure
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,220/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/31/2026	Price change	$1,499,000-25.1%$838/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2113674 Report a problem
6/8/2026	Listed for sale	$2,000,000$1,119/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2113674 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,700 +68.5%	$381,000 +1582.1%
2024	$1,009 +0.1%	$22,650
2023	$1,008 +1.5%	$22,650
2022	$993 +2.9%	$22,650
2021	$965 +6.8%	$22,650
2020	$903	$22,650
2019	$903 +0.4%	$22,650
2018	$900 +0.8%	$22,650
2017	$893 +11.3%	$22,650
2016	$802 -2.8%	$22,650
2015	$826 +1.5%	$22,650
2014	$814	$22,650