Kent County property record for 8 Railroad Ave, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $570 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-18-119.16-01-09.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-18-119.16-01-09.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 270 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 948 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 35911 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 RAILROAD AVE |
| City | VIOLA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19979-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | W. SD. RAILROAD AVE., VIOLA, 35,739 SQ.FT. 8 S.RAILROAD AVE. |
| 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 RAILROAD AVE, VIOLA, DE 19979-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19912820321 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000448449 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8 RAILROAD AVE, VIOLA, DE 19979-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000448449 |
| Book / Page | 11863 / 201 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-448449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 195 MERION RD, 195, DOVER, DE 19904-2322 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 RAILROAD AVE, VIOLA, DE 19979-2007 |
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 | $570.00 (-35.37%) | $245,200 (+884.74%) Land $77,800 Building $167,400 |
| 2025 | $882.00 (+47.49%) | |
| 2023 | $598.00 | $24,900 Land $5,800 Building $19,100 |
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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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