Kent County property record for 8 W Howard St, Viola, DE 19979
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $737 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-18-119.12-01-12.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-18-119.12-01-12.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 39852 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 W HOWARD ST |
| City | VIOLA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19979-9702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | N. SD. HARVEY ST. & W.CO.RD.240, 0.349 A. 8 HOWARD STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCLURE ASSOCIATES INC |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Balloon Mortgage SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020395630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10445 / 282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000395630 |
| Book / Page | 10445 / 282 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-395630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000395631 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-395631 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 W HOWARD ST, VIOLA, DE 19979-9702 |
| Document Number | 0000390390 |
| Book / Page | 10306 / 176 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-390390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000390391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-390391 |
| Name | SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 9 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2021 |
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 | $737.00 (+0.27%) | $199,900 (+914.72%) Land $77,200 Building $122,700 |
| 2025 | $735.00 (+53.77%) | |
| 2023 | $478.00 | $19,700 Land $5,400 Building $14,300 |
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 | 0.02% 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures