Sussex County property record for 42 Clamshell Ln, Frankford, DE 19945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $495 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-508.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-508.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,020 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 296 ft deep x 111 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 48 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 42 CLAMSHELL LN |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19945-9678 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | OCEAN FARM LOT 68 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN FARM |
| Legal Phase | 1C |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
42 Clamshell Ln is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 CLAMSHELL LN, FRANKFORD, DE 19945-9678 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Clamshell Ln was $495, down 0.6% 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 | $495.00 (-0.6%) | $14,150 (-) Land $3,000 Building $11,150 | $359,300 (-) Land $132,200 Building $227,100 |
| 2025 | $498.00 | $14,150 Land $3,000 Building $11,150 | $359,300 Land $132,200 Building $227,100 |
| 2023 | $392.00 | $14,150 Land $3,000 Building $11,150 | $28,300 Land $6,000 Building $22,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 42 Clamshell Ln in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 278 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 278 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2012–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · other causes |
| 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 42 Clamshell Ln 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 155 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bloosurf Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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