Kent County property record for 14 Idlewhile Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 592 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,877 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-012832 |
| Primary APN | 03-012832 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 592 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,235 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 012832 |
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| Street Address | 14 IDLEWHILE AVE |
| City | BETTERTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RCD |
| Legal Description | LOT 66X143 14 IDLEWHILE AVE BETTERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | DIVISION OF THE LD STOVER LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, WORTON (BETTERTON) |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 200 N SPRING VALLEY RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-2427 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1087 / 140 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006910091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 14 IDLEWHILE AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610 |
| Document Number | 0010870140 |
| Book / Page | 001087 / 000140 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $128.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 200 N SPRING VALLEY RD WILMINGTON DE 198072427, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-2427 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Betterton Town |
| Unified School District | Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,877.00 (+0.38%) | $198,167 (+0.39%) | $199,700 (+1.17%) Land $143,100 Building $56,600 |
| 2025 | $2,866.00 (+17.08%) | $197,400 (+10.28%) Land $143,100 Building $54,300 | $197,400 (-) Land $143,100 Building $54,300 |
| 2023 | $2,448.00 | $179,000 | $197,400 Land $143,100 Building $54,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 |
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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 41% of Maryland |
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| 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BETTERTON serves 481 people · EPA ID MD0140001 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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