Kent County property record for 19 Main St, Betterton, MD 21610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,892 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,111 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,032 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-008886 |
| Primary APN | 03-008886 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,892 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 13,111 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
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| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 008886 |
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| Street Address | 19 MAIN ST |
| City | BETTERTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21610-9721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 0.301 AC 19 MAIN ST BETTERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS OF JOHN K LECLAIR ETUX |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, WORTON (BETTERTON) |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| 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.
19 Main St is held in a trust since September 2016.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 114 N WATER ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1530 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 803 / 102 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008810309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 19 Main St was $4,032, up 0.8% from the year before.
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 | $4,032.00 (+0.77%) | $277,667 (+0.75%) | $281,800 (+2.25%) Land $155,700 Building $126,100 |
| 2025 | $4,001.00 | $275,600 Land $155,700 Building $119,900 | $275,600 Land $155,700 Building $119,900 |
| 2023 | $3,599.00 | $258,267 | $275,600 Land $155,700 Building $119,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 19 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 VE, 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.
Wildfire risk around 19 Main St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 43 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 |
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