2 3rd Ave, Betterton, MD 21610 Property Records

Kent County property record for 2 3rd Ave, Betterton, MD 21610

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.253 acres (11,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$30,000 (Jul 1979)
Tax Bill$2,422 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-003051

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-003051
Alternative APNs
  • 3003051
  • 003051

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,218 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,000 sqft (0.253 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number003051
Street Address2 3RD AVE
CityBETTERTON
StateMD
Zip21610
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal DescriptionLOT 100X110 2 THIRD AVE BETTERTON
Legal SubdivisionBETTERTON BAYSIDES LAND COMPAN
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionKENT MD
Township / Civil Division3, WORTON (BETTERTON)
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract950200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 174, BETTERTON, MD 21610-0174
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 1979 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 10, 1979 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page92 / 54
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionKENT MD
Recording DateMay 25, 2017
Property Address2 3RD AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610
Document Number0009050482
Book / Page000905 / 000482
Instrument DateMay 15, 2017
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 3RD AVE BETTERTON MD 21610, BETTERTON, MD 21610

Mortgage

Document Number9050482
DateMay 25, 2017
Book Page000905/000482
Lender
NameHOMESERVICES LNDG
AddressWEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 24, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyKent County
MunicipalityBetterton Town
Unified School DistrictKent County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,422.00 (+0.75%) Homeowner's exemption$166,800 (+8.74%)$169,200 (+2.17%) Land $97,200 Building $72,000
2025$2,404.00 (+13.18%) Homeowner's exemption
2023$2,124.00 Homeowner's exemption$153,400$165,600 Land $97,200 Building $68,400

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2003–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimAug 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemTOWN OF BETTERTON
serves 481 people · EPA ID MD0140001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2023
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Mar 2018
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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