Kent County property record for 16 Railroad Ave, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,836 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.3 acres (100,188 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,500 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,187 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-18-119.16-01-13.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-18-119.16-01-13.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,836 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 100,188 sqft (2.3 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1.3 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 36069 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 RAILROAD AVE |
| City | VIOLA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19979-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | W. SD. RR AVE., VIOLA, 2.3093 A. 16 RAILROAD AVENUE |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
16 Railroad Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 RAILROAD AVE, VIOLA, DE 19979-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012202568 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6084 / 196 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000249943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 16 RAILROAD AVE, VIOLA, DE 19979-2007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000432759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11456/194 |
| Instrument | 2021-432759 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Railroad Ave was $1,187, up 0.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,187.00 (+0.25%) | $320,500 Land $107,000 Building $213,500 |
| 2025 | $1,184.00 | |
| 2023 | $899.00 | $36,300 Land $10,200 Building $26,100 |
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 16 Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Railroad Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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