302 E Howard Street, Viola, DE 19979-9706 $1,150,000

Beds/Baths: 5/4
Interior Sq. Ft: 4,319
Acreage: 3.8
Age:27 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: DEKT2028522
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Attention Buyers! Motivated Sellers! Not only are the sellers offering 50% Owner Financing with Flexible Terms but also a credit that can be used to buy down your interest rate! That could mean monthly savings of up to $600 on your mortgage, giving you long-term financial benefits and increased buying power. Offer valid with acceptable contract terms. This custom-built estate sits on 3.8 acres and features quality craftsmanship, expansive space, and thoughtful additions throughout. Outdoors, you'll find six attached garage bays, a 40'x80' pole building, and two storage sheds, offering endless potential for hobbies, business needs, or storage. Step onto the welcoming covered front porch and into a spacious tiled foyer, flanked by a formal dining room on one side and a sitting room on the other. One of the standout features of this home is the 781 sq ft in-law suite, complete with a full kitchen, vaulted-ceiling living room, bedroom, bathroom, its own 2-car garage, washer/dryer hookups, attic storage, and accessibility features like lever door handles, wide doorways, and a roll-in shower—perfect for guests, family, or rental income. From the sitting room, flow into a private den ideal for a home office, then into a sunroom flooded with natural light, leading out to a reinforced deck (hot tub ready) and peaceful backyard views. The Amish-built kitchen boasts custom woodwork, a massive island with seating, a dinette, and a walk-in pantry that includes a stackable washer/dryer. The family room is equally impressive with rich applewood laminate flooring, cedar-accent wall, and plenty of space to relax or entertain. Down the hall, you'll find a full bathroom and coat closets on your way to the garages. Upstairs, the home offers three generously sized bedrooms, a shared hall bath with dual vanity and deep linen closet, plus an attic accessible by standard stairs—perfect for additional storage. The primary suite features double-door entry, a luxurious bath with jetted tub, dual vanities, tiled stall shower, private toilet room, and a massive walk-in closet. The garage and workshop space is a dream: The first garage is oversized with three bay doors (all with openers). The second garage offers a 2-car door and a manual bay, plus built-in cabinetry, shelving, and access to a large storage loft with electric. The breezeway connects everything and houses an oil tank for heating the workshop and garages. Finally, the 40’x80’ pole building features a 12’x12’ RV door and 8’ overhead door, along with built-in compressed air piping throughout—perfect for mechanical work or large equipment.

Taxes: $2,897
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Lake Forest
Elem. School: Lake Forest North Mid. School: Chipman High School: Lake Forest

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Propane - Leased, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Propane, Hot Water - Tankless, Well Water, On Site Septic, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized, Attached Garage Spaces #: 8;

Interior
Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits, Accessibility - 32"+ wide Doors, Accessibility - Doors - Lever Handle(s), Accessibility - Roll-in Shower, Exterior Cameras, Security System

Exterior
Crawl Space Foundation, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s), Porch(es)

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Public Elementary (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lake Forest North Elementary School Lake Forest School District K–3 Felton 2.48 mi
Lake Forest Central Elementary School Lake Forest School District 4–5 Felton 3.78 mi
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 1–5 Dover 4.04 mi
David E. Robinson Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 1–5 Wyoming 4.27 mi
Star Hill Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 2–5 Dover 4.3 mi

Public Middle (1 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Caesar Rodney School District 6–8 Camden 4.92 mi

Public High (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
POLYTECH High School POLYTECH School District 9–12 Woodside 2.33 mi
Lake Forest High School Lake Forest School District 9–12 Felton 3.96 mi
Positive Outcomes Charter School Positive Outcomes Charter School 7–12 Camden 4.75 mi

Private (3 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 4–12 Felton 1.96 mi
Central De Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Dover 3.67 mi
Southern Meadow School Amish 1–8 Wyoming 4.73 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Viola (19979), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $38,500

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 354
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.40
  • Households w/ Children: 39%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 262 (86.2%)
  • Rented: 37 (12.2%)
  • Vacant: 5 (1.6%)
  • Total: 304

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 719
Households: 299
Median Age: 45.20

Climate and Weather

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 2.3%
  • Some High School: 6.8%
  • High School Graduate: 46.0%
  • Some College: 21.0%
  • Associate Degree: 9.0%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 13.5%
  • Graduate Degree: 1.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $80,025

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).


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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware , (302) 677-0020, centraldelawarebroker@gmail.com

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302 E Howard Street, Viola, DE 19979-9706

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