342 Ruritan Lane

Closed 7/2/10
Closed 7/2/10
Exterior Front
Exterior Back
Garage
Gallery Image 4
Gallery Image 5
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Bedroom - Main
Bedroom 2
Bathroom
Sold
Last Sold Price
$112,500
2 beds1,312 sqft$86/sqft
342 Ruritan Ln, Viola, DE 19979
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

R-5701 This is a very good first home for the buyer looking for many features but not looking to spend a lot. Some interior work needed to make this a perfect home. The home is vinyl sided, has a detached garage and workshop, and great in-ground heated pool with concrete decking and fenced. Lovely corner lot with lots of tress and shrubs, nice curb appeal. The large living room boast a brick woodburning fireplace, some hardwood floors, and an up-dated kitchen. An outstanding bank owned property....R-5701 This is a very good first home for the buyer looking for many features but not looking to spend a lot. Some interior work needed to make this a perfect home. The home is vinyl sided, has a detached garage and workshop, and great in-ground heated pool with concrete decking and fenced. Lovely corner lot with lots of tress and shrubs, nice curb appeal. The large living room boast a brick woodburning fireplace, some hardwood floors, and an up-dated kitchen. An outstanding bank owned property. All offers require a buyer pre-approval letter. Home is being sold in "as-is" condition including termite damage which seller is not repairing ($9600 estimated repair cost). Financing will be restricted to FHA 203k or other rehab mortgage. Structural report included as a disclosure for termite repairs
  • Listed by: Edward T. Hammond 302.678.4300 ehammond@remax.net • RE/MAX Horizons
Listing closed: 07/02/2010 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005441196

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,500

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Viola, DE

9 comparable properties found

$170,000 | 16 West Howard Street, Viola, DE 19979
1/50
1

$170,000

Sold 01/05/26

2
Bedrooms
1,349
Square Feet
0.64
Acres

16 West Howard Street, Viola, DE 19979

2

$325,000

Sold 04/25/25

3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,368
Square Feet
0.41
Acres

9 Church Street, Viola, DE 19979

$124,900 | 211 North Main Street, Viola, WI 54664
3

$124,900

Sold 08/20/25

2
Bedrooms
1,100
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

211 North Main Street, Viola, WI 54664

a house view with a garden space
1/27
4

$250,500

Sold 06/24/25

2
Bedrooms
944
Square Feet
0.51
Acres

115 East Evens Road, Viola, DE 19979

$357,500 | 113 Mt Vernon Drive, Viola, DE 19979
1/27
5

$357,500

Sold 01/29/25

3
Bedrooms
1,344
Square Feet
0.61
Acres

113 Mt Vernon Drive, Viola, DE 19979

an aerial view of a house having yard
1/39
6

$325,000

Sold 04/25/25

3
Bedrooms
1,404
Square Feet
0.41
Acres

9e Church Street, Viola, DE 19979

a front view of a house with garden
1/33
7

$399,900

Sold 12/10/25

3
Bedrooms
1,120
Square Feet
4.2
Acres

772 Fence Post Lane, Viola, DE 19979

$137,000 | 907 13th Street, Viola, IL 61486
1/30
8

$137,000

Sold 07/29/25

2
Bedrooms
1,380
Square Feet
4.5
Acres

907 13th Street, Viola, IL 61486

$140,000 | 1402 18th Avenue, Viola, IL 61486
1/31
9

$140,000

Sold 08/25/25

2
Bedrooms
1,362
Square Feet
0.56
Acres

1402 18th Avenue, Viola, IL 61486

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Horizons

Sold By RE/MAX Avenues Inc

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$619 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$581

Property Taxes

$38

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 342 Ruritan Lane

Property Details
  • Taxes: $455 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Kent County
  • Tax ID Number: NM-00-12000-02-1800-000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (KENT DE)
  • Cross Street: EVENS RD
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 7
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,312.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,405 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: LAKE FOREST
  • School District County ID: 300200396886
  • High School: LAKE FOREST (KENT DE)
  • County: KENT
  • MLS Area: Lake Forest (30804)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $26,100
  • Zoning: RS1
  • Tax Lot: 1800-000
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $3,375
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,312.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 193X85
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2469024
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Propane, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Kent County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 342 Ruritan Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1005441196

$112,500—
Jun 25, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #291435695

$112,500—
Apr 27, 2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1005441196

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1005441196

$112,500
06/25/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #291435695

$112,500
04/27/2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1005441196

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 342 Ruritan Lane

Taxable ValueLand$103,000Additions$138,000Total$241,000
Tax Record2025$883 ($74 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,312 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,312 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRS1CountyKENTAPN7-00-120.00-02-18.00-000

Schools near 342 Ruritan Lane

This home is within Lake Forest School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Public - K to 3
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Public - 4 to 5
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lake Forest High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lake Forest North Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 342 Ruritan Lane, Viola, DE 19979
$112,500
2
1,312
16,405
426 East Evens Road, Viola, DE 19979
–
3
1
854
87,120
292 Ruritan Lane, Viola, DE 19979
–
3
2
2,556
86,684
274 Ruritan Lane, Viola, DE 19979
–
2
1
914
8,276
254 Ruritan Lane, Viola, DE 19979
$175,000
2
1
682
13,939
236 Ruritan Lane, Viola, DE 19979
$234,250
3
1,008
56,628

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Horizons

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.