Kent County property record for 20 Ericsson Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 ba · 2,616 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.417 acres (18,181 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,765 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-003531 |
| Primary APN | 03-003531 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,616 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,181 sqft (0.417 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 278 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003531 |
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| Street Address | 20 ERICSSON AVE |
| City | BETTERTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT-IRREGULAR 20 ERICSSON AVE BETTERTON |
| 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.
20 Ericsson Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 W CLARENDON DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4046 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Ericsson Ave was $2,765, 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 | $2,765.00 (+0.8%) | $190,467 | $193,600 Land $99,000 Building $94,600 |
| 2025 | $2,743.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,375.00 | $172,767 | $188,900 Land $99,000 Building $89,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Ericsson Ave 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 20 Ericsson Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 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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