Charming, architect-designed 1 bedroom cottage with upstairs studio on a double in-town lot overlooking the confluence of the Sassafras River and the Chesapeake Bay. This listing includes two separately deeded lots: one improved with a 798 sq ft. house , a one car detached garage and a detached Scandinavian-style screened in porch with stone foundation and electric service, and one unimproved, unnumbered vacant lot. Tax and lot size information presented in this listing are combined totals for both lots. See Documents for a plat and site drawing that show individual lot dimensions and tax account information. In early 2023, the 1st floor living area of the house sustained significant water damage resulting from a broken water pipe, frame leaks in 2 upstairs windows and water incursion in a corner of the bedroom from an open downspout. The broken pipe has been repaired and a rain barrel has been installed to catch and redirect rainfall from the downspout away from the house. Ground floor wood flooring, kitchen base cabinets, the bathroom sink cabinet , and kitchen countertops and sink have been removed and dry wall was cut to eliminate water damaged sections. To restore livability in the house, first floor flooring replacement, new kitchen installation, bathroom fixture re-installation, and repair of leaks in two upstairs windows is advisable. Before and after photos and house plans are available. The house and outbuildings are being sold strictly "as is".
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
20 1st Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
1beds
798sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.34 Acres Lot
$329,400 Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$1,439 Estimated rent
Home value
$329,400
$310,000 - $352,000
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Chesapeake bayFrame leaksUpstairs studioBroken pipeDouble in-town lotStone foundationBroken water pipe
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Listed by:
Paula Reeder 410-708-4947,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Lisa Raffetto, 307308
Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDKE2002748
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Central, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Galley, Recessed Lighting, Studio, Curved Staircase, Open Floorplan, Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Rough-In
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 798
- Total interior livable area: 798 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 798
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Screened
- Exterior features: Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Garden, Street
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Canoe/Kayak, Boat - Powered, Public Access, Beach Access, Swimming Allowed, Bay
- Body of water: Chesapeake Bay / Sassafras River
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 150
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Landscaped, Open Lot, SideYard(s), Other, Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: This listing includes two separately deeded 50' x 150' lots: Tax Account #'s 003817 and, Tax Account 006743 9 (unimproved).
- Parcel number: 1503003817/1503006743
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amps
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available, DSL, Cable, Broadband
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Betterton
- Subdivision: Betterton
- Municipality: Betterton
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2023 | Sold | $285,000-8.1%$357/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDKE2002748 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2023 | Pending sale | $310,000$388/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDKE2002748 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2023 | Contingent | $310,000$388/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDKE2002748 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $310,000+520%$388/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDKE2002748 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/1998 | Sold | $50,000$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,581 +106.9% | $226,600 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $3,181 +3.6% | $219,033 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $3,071 +4.4% | $211,467 +3.7% |
| 2022 | $2,940 -0.7% | $203,900 |
| 2021 | $2,961 | $203,900 |
| 2020 | $2,961 -17.2% | $203,900 -17.2% |
| 2019 | $3,578 +1.7% | $246,400 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $3,520 +4.4% | $242,400 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $3,371 -10.4% | $238,400 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $3,763 | $234,400 -1.6% |
| 2015 | $3,763 | $238,200 |
| 2014 | $3,763 | $238,200 -8% |
| 2013 | -- | $258,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $258,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $258,800 -7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $279,550 +14.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $244,182 +16.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $208,816 +20.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $173,450 +97.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $88,016 +20.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,803 +26.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,590 +4.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,062 +4.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,536 +5.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $50,010 |
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Neighborhood: 21610
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Galena Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 10 mi
- 2/10Kent County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.5 mi
- 5/10Kent County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Kent County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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