Kent County property record for 304 E Howard St, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,500 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $664 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-18-120.09-01-16.03-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-18-120.09-01-16.03-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,704 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 270 ft deep x 159 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 67368 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 304 E HOWARD ST |
| City | VIOLA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19979-9706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | N. SD. HOWARD ST. & E. OF TEMPLE ST., VIOLA, 0.9678 A. |
| Legal Subdivision | PAUL A CHAMBERS LANDS |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| 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 | 304 RURITAN LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1200 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996167 290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 304 E HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000415614 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10999/223 |
| Instrument | 2021-415614 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE POLICE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $664.00 (+0.3%) | $287,000 (+556.75%) Land $89,400 Building $197,600 |
| 2025 | $662.00 (+2%) | |
| 2023 | $649.00 | $43,700 Land $11,000 Building $32,700 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 75% 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 36 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 |
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