Sussex County property record for 34820 Rickards Rd, Frankford, DE 19945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 7.74 acres (337,154 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,157 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-18.00-32.03 |
| Primary APN | 134-18.00-32.03 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,199 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 337,154 sqft (7.74 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 203 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 34820 RICKARDS RD |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19945-3548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | SW/RD 367B ABOUT 2144' BW RD 365 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 51302 |
34820 Rickards Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2001.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34820 RICKARDS RD, FRANKFORD, DE 19945-3548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2579 / 35 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 34820 RICKARDS RD, FRANKFORD, DE 19945-3548 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0182740211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18274/211 |
| Instrument | 20200000014129 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 34820 Rickards Rd was $2,157, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,157.00 (-0.37%) | $19,700 (-) Land $5,850 Building $13,850 | $979,800 (-) Land $280,000 Building $699,800 |
| 2025 | $2,165.00 | $19,700 Land $5,850 Building $13,850 | $979,800 Land $280,000 Building $699,800 |
| 2023 | $1,199.00 | $19,700 Land $5,850 Building $13,850 | $54,600 Land $11,700 Building $42,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 34820 Rickards Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 34820 Rickards Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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