Kent County property record for 5 Ruritan Ln, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,443 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $879 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-18-120.09-01-19.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-18-120.09-01-19.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,443 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 476 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 34898 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 RURITAN LN |
| City | VIOLA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19979-1258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | N. SIDE CO. RD. #238, NEAR VIOLA, LOT 5 RURITAN LANE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
5 Ruritan Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 RURITAN LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019371082 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9811 / 297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 RURITAN LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1258 |
| Document Number | 0000371082 |
| Book / Page | 9811 / 297 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-371082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,475.00 |
| 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 |
| Address | 5 RURITAN LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1258 |
| Document Number | 0000371083 |
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| Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-371083 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Ruritan Ln was $879, up 0.2% 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 | $879.00 (+0.23%) | $239,300 Land $87,400 Building $151,900 |
| 2025 | $877.00 | |
| 2023 | $673.00 | $28,000 Land $6,400 Building $21,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5 Ruritan Ln 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 5 Ruritan Ln 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 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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