16 3rd Ave, Betterton, MD 21610 Property Records

Kent County property record for 16 3rd Ave, Betterton, MD 21610

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,109 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.241 acres (10,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$238,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,649 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-014134`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-014134`
Alternative APNs	`3014134` `014134`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,109 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,500 sqft (0.241 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	243 sqft
Deck Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number	014134
Street Address	16 3RD AVE
City	BETTERTON
State	MD
Zip	21610-9727
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	LOT 70X150 16 THIRD AVE BETTERTON
Legal Subdivision	JB METCALFE
Legal Lot Number	16
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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	16 3RD AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9727
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 9, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 3, 2020	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1038 / 130
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Property Address	16 3RD AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9727
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0011330152
Date	Mar 9, 2021
Book Page	1133/152

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

January 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2020
Property Address	16 3RD AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9727
Document Number	0010380130
Book / Page	1038 / 130
Map Reference	LB WHG 67 FO 336
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	SIMPLY TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	16 3RD AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9727

Mortgage

Document Number	0001038138
Date	Jan 3, 2020
Instrument	1038/138

Lender

Name	PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$4,649.00 (+0.78%)	$320,200 (+8.48%)	$325,200 (+2.36%) Land $97,100 Building $228,100
2025	$4,613.00 (+12.68%)
2023	$4,094.00	$295,167	$317,700 Land $97,100 Building $220,600

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 85% of Maryland
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.

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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: RiverNet, Talkie Communications.

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