Kent County property record for 17 Idlewhile Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.398 acres (17,336 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,720 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-016722 |
| Primary APN | 03-016722 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,336 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 016722 |
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| Street Address | 17 IDLEWHILE AVE |
| City | BETTERTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21610-9738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 0.398 AC 17 IDLEWHILE AVE BETTERTON |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, WORTON (BETTERTON) |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 WRIGHT ST, PARKESBURG, PA 19365-1046 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200660236 |
| Deed Book / Page | 465 / 317 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009010112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17 IDLEWHILE AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9738 |
| Document Number | 0009010112 |
| Book / Page | 000901 / 000112 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 12 WRIGHT ST PARKESBURG PA 193651046, PARKESBURG, PA 19365-1046 |
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 | $3,720.00 (+0.68%) | $256,200 (+0.67%) | $259,600 (+2%) Land $156,800 Building $102,800 |
| 2025 | $3,695.00 (+12.31%) | $254,500 (+7.4%) Land $156,800 Building $97,700 | $254,500 (-) Land $156,800 Building $97,700 |
| 2023 | $3,290.00 | $236,967 | $254,500 Land $156,800 Building $97,700 |
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 100 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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