Kent County property record for 4 Idlewhile Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 772 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.377 acres (16,422 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,250 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-003868 |
| Primary APN | 03-003868 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 772 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,422 sqft (0.377 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003868 |
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| Street Address | 4 IDLEWHILE AVE |
| City | BETTERTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21610-9739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RCDR3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 0.377 AC 4 IDLEWHILE AVE BETTERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | DIAMOND MARGARET LAND |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, WORTON (BETTERTON) |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 IDLEWHILE AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003625 |
| Deed Book / Page | 320 / 335 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008530048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,250.00 (+4.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $158,967 (+2.56%) | $166,900 (+7.68%) Land $98,600 Building $68,300 |
| 2025 | $2,158.00 (+18.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $155,000 (+14.19%) Land $98,600 Building $56,400 | $155,000 (-) Land $98,600 Building $56,400 |
| 2023 | $1,818.00 Homeowner's exemption | $135,733 | $155,000 Land $98,600 Building $56,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 93% of the US · lower than 85% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| 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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