Kent County property record for 5 W Howard St, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,296 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,900 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $1,056 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-18-119.16-01-05.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-18-119.16-01-05.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,296 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 34792 |
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| Street Address | 5 W HOWARD ST |
| City | VIOLA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19979-9701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | S. SD. RD. W. FR. VIOLA STATION, 10,200 SQ. FT. |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| 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 | 5 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1987430305 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000429523 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9701 |
| Document Number | 0000429523 |
| Book / Page | 11369 / 252 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-429523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| 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 | 5 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9701 |
| Document Number | 0000429524 |
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| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-429524 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE POLICE FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
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 | $1,056.00 (+0.19%) | $284,300 (+937.59%) Land $74,700 Building $209,600 |
| 2025 | $1,054.00 (+56.38%) | |
| 2023 | $674.00 | $27,400 Land $4,300 Building $23,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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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