Kent County property record for 403 Main St, Betterton, MD 21610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.362 acres (15,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,862 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-013766 |
| Primary APN | 03-013766 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,750 sqft (0.362 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 013766 |
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| Street Address | 403 MAIN ST |
| City | BETTERTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21610-9729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 70X225 403 MAIN ST BETTERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF BETTERTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 403 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, WORTON (BETTERTON) |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| 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.
403 Main St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 HIGH ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1134 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010573 |
| Deed Book / Page | 664 / 330 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012590242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 403 MAIN ST, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9729 |
| Document Number | 0012590242 |
| Book / Page | 1259 / 242 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 712 HIGH ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1134 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 403 Main St was $1,862, up 0.6% 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 | $1,862.00 (+0.59%) | $128,267 | $129,800 Land $84,000 Building $45,800 |
| 2025 | $1,851.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,669.00 | $119,700 | $127,500 Land $84,000 Building $43,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 403 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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.
Wildfire risk around 403 Main St 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 80% of the US · above 41% 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.
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