Kent County property record for 12 W Howard St, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 3.6 acres (156,816 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,086 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-18-119.12-01-04.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-18-119.12-01-04.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 156,816 sqft (3.6 acres) |
| Lot Width | 2.6 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
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| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 33212 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 W HOWARD ST |
| City | VIOLA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19979-9702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | N SD CO RD 77, 3.5868 A 12 W HOWARD ST |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018334954 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8991 / 222 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000349123 |
| Book / Page | 009315 / 000257 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 349123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,162.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 12 W HOWARD ST VIOLA DE 199799702, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 349124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009315/000262 |
| Instrument | 349124 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000334954 |
| Book / Page | 008991 / 000222 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 334954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,500.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12 W HOWARD ST VIOLA DE 199799702, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Viola Town |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,086.00 (+0.28%) | $292,400 (+816.61%) Land $142,000 Building $150,400 |
| 2025 | $1,083.00 (+38.85%) | |
| 2023 | $780.00 | $31,900 Land $11,300 Building $20,600 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · 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 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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