Kent County property record for 697 Fence Post Ln, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $341,500 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,080 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-00-120.00-01-41.09-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-00-120.00-01-41.09-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 306 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 35364 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 697 FENCE POST LN |
| City | VIOLA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19979-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | N.E. SD. FENCE POST LANE, LOT #8, 1.270 A. 697 FENCE POST LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHARD H EVANS |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| 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 | 697 FENCE POST LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023480923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12667 / 164 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 697 FENCE POST LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000480923 |
| Book / Page | 12667 / 164 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-480923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,830.00 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 697 FENCE POST LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000480924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12667/168 |
| Instrument | 2023-480924 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUE BELL, PA 19422 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 697 FENCE POST LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000399985 |
| Book / Page | 10555 / 25 |
| Map Reference | MB 45 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-399985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,200.00 |
| 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 697 FENCE POST LN, VIOLA, DE 19979-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000399986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-399986 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,080.00 (+0.19%) | $290,900 (+765.77%) Land $118,700 Building $172,200 |
| 2025 | $1,078.00 (+31.46%) | |
| 2023 | $820.00 (+11.41%) | $33,600 (-) Land $9,300 Building $24,300 |
| 2022 | $736.00 | $33,600 Land $9,300 Building $24,300 |
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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