Kent County property record for 16 W Howard St, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,239 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $771 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-18-119.12-01-10.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-18-119.12-01-10.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,239 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 263 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 203 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 38982 |
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| Street Address | 16 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 HOWARD ST, VIOLA LOT, 26,077 SQ FT 16 W HOWARD ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 26,77 |
| 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| May 30, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC HOME LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026528004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13973 / 281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000528004 |
| Book / Page | 13973 / 281 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-528004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Document Number | 0000528005 |
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| Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-528005 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 16 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000405450 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 W HOWARD ST VIOLA DE 199799702, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000405450 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 010706/000039 |
| Instrument | 405450 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Jan 10, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000362666 |
| Book / Page | 9611 / 017 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-362666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,780.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1847 BARRATTS CHAPEL RD, 1847, FELTON, DE 19943-5319 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000362667 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-362667 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
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 | $771.00 (+0.13%) | $209,500 (-) Land $82,900 Building $126,600 |
| 2025 | $770.00 (+60.42%) | $209,500 (+958.08%) Land $82,900 Building $126,600 |
| 2023 | $480.00 | $19,800 Land $8,000 Building $11,800 |
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 | 0.01% 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 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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