1 2nd Ave, Betterton, MD 21610 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1 2nd Ave, Betterton, MD 21610

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.521 acres (22,700 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$33,500 (Jun 1985)
Tax Bill	$3,965 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-004791`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-004791`
Alternative APNs	`3004791` `004791`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,736 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	22,700 sqft (0.521 acres)
Lot Dimensions	227 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	768 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	1,000 sqft
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	272 sqft
Deck Area	264 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	352 sqft
Gazebo	200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	004791
Street Address	1 2ND AVE
City	BETTERTON
State	MD
Zip	21610-9709
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 100X227 1 SECOND AVE BETTERTON
Legal Subdivision	BETTERTON BAYSIDE LAND CO
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Township / Civil Division	3, WORTON (BETTERTON)
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	950200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Betterton Historic District listed 1984 · 157 contributing resources · NRIS 84001805

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1985.

Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1 2ND AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9709
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 28, 1985 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 28, 1985 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 17, 1979 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	181 / 310
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Property Address	1 2ND AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9709
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	COLONY TITLE GROUP LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0009590032
Date	Aug 8, 2018
Book Page	0959/032

Lender

Name	BAITIMORE COUNTY EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDI
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	TOWSON, MD 21204

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 31, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1 2nd Ave was $3,965 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Kent County
Municipality	Betterton Town
Unified School District	Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,965.00 (+3.74%) Homeowner's exemption	$290,167	$296,700 Land $100,100 Building $196,600
2025	$3,822.00 Homeowner's exemption
2023	$3,250.00 Homeowner's exemption	$256,300	$286,900 Land $100,100 Building $186,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2003.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · 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
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (2003–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene
Claims by Event	Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 3 claims

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1 2nd Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TOWN OF BETTERTON serves 481 people · EPA ID MD0140001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2023
Lead	5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead public education Mar 2018
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
RiverNet Fixed Wireless	1,200 / 1,000
IQ Fiber Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Talkie Communications.

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