9 1st Ave, Betterton, MD 21610 Property Records

Kent County property record for 9 1st Ave, Betterton, MD 21610

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.193 acres (8,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$3,365 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-001997`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-001997`
Alternative APNs	`3001997` `001997`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,600 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,400 sqft (0.193 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 60 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Radiant
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001997
Street Address	9 1ST AVE
City	BETTERTON
State	MD
Zip	21610-9704
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	LOT 60X140 9 FIRST AVE BETTERTON
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Township / Civil Division	3, WORTON (BETTERTON)
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2019
Census Tract	950200

Historic Designation

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

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	9 1ST AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9704
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 28, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 1, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA
Dec 27, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 8, 2003
Deed Sale	May 8, 2003
Prior Sale	Mar 20, 2002
Deed Document Number	2003376
Deed Book / Page	308 / 10
Last Transfer Date	Dec 29, 2014
Transfer Doc	0008160173
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Property Address	9 1ST AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9704
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2022
Title Company	AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0012330083
Date	Feb 28, 2022
Book Page	1233/83

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	357 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Property Address	9 1ST AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9704
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC, AMROCK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0012030006
Date	Oct 29, 2021
Book Page	1203/6

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Property Address	9 1ST AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9704
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0009850108
Date	Feb 1, 2019
Book Page	985/108

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MD
Property Address	9 1ST AVE, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9704
Document Number	0008910367
Book / Page	000891 / 000367
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 21, 2017
Title Company	TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	9 1ST AVE BETTERTON MD 216109704, BETTERTON, MD 21610-9704

Mortgage

Document Number	0008910367
Date	Jan 12, 2017
Book Page	000891/000367

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 11, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Kent County
Municipality	Betterton Town
Unified School District	Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,365.00 (+0.78%) Homeowner's exemption	$231,733 (+0.75%)	$235,200 (+2.26%) Land $130,200 Building $105,000
2025	$3,339.00 (+14.04%) Homeowner's exemption	$230,000 (+8.46%) Land $130,200 Building $99,800	$230,000 (-) Land $130,200 Building $99,800
2023	$2,928.00 Homeowner's exemption	$212,067	$230,000 Land $130,200 Building $99,800

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 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	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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 System	TOWN OF BETTERTON serves 481 people · EPA ID MD0140001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2023
Lead	5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

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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