Seller's Agent in 2023
Paula Ruckelshaus
Long & Foster
(410) 348-5343
7 Total Sales
20 1st Ave Betterton, MD 21610
Estimated Value: $226,000 - $312,466
1
Bed
1
Bath
798
Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Home fronts navigable water
- Public Beach
- Open Floorplan
- Canoe or Kayak Water Access
- Bay View
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
About This Home
As of August 2023Charming, 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".
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(410) 348-5343 pruckelshaus@mris.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #586731 Listed on: 06/20/2023
Last Buyer's Agent
(410) 708-0174 lisar@cbchesapeake.com Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,454
Year Built
- Built in 2006
Lot Details
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x150
- Home fronts navigable water
- Public Beach
- Infill Lot
- Stone Retaining Walls
- Landscaped
- Open Lot
- Side Yard
- Additional Land
- This listing includes two separately deeded 50' x 150' lots: Tax Account #'s 003817 and, Tax Account 006743 9 (unimproved).
- Property is zoned R-2
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- 1 Driveway Space
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Stone Driveway
Property Views
- Bay
- Garden
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Fixer Upper
- Studio
- Slab Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Pitched Roof
- Metal Roof
- Shake Siding
Interior Spaces
- 798 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Open Floorplan
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- French Doors
- Family Room on Second Floor
- Combination Kitchen and Living
- Dining Area
- Storm Doors
Kitchen
- Galley Kitchen
- Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Rough-In
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Canoe or Kayak Water Access
- Public Water Access
- Property near a bay
- Swimming Allowed
- Powered Boats Permitted
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Outbuilding
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Programmable Thermostat
- 150 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Betterton Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1503003817/1503006743
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 20, 2023
Closed on
Jul 31, 2023
Sold by
Clark Morgan Carol
Bought by
Shea Michael J and Shea Maura
Seller's Agent
Paula Ruckelshaus
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Raffetto
Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-8.06%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,133
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.50%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 8, 1998
Sold by
Denson Frances L
Bought by
Warwick Kenneth S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 1997
Sold by
Denson William F
Bought by
Denson Frances L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Michael J | $285,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warwick Kenneth S | $50,000 | -- | |
| Denson Frances L | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2023 08/02/23 | Sold | $285,000 | -8.1% | $357 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2023 06/26/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/20/2023 06/20/23 | For Sale | $310,000 | -- | $388 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,290 | $226,600 | $116,200 | $110,400 |
| 2024 | $3,181 | $219,033 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,940 | $211,467 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,940 | $203,900 | $116,200 | $87,700 |
| 2021 | $2,961 | $203,900 | $116,200 | $87,700 |
| 2020 | $2,961 | $203,900 | $116,200 | $87,700 |
| 2019 | $3,578 | $246,400 | $160,000 | $86,400 |
| 2018 | $3,520 | $242,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $3,466 | $238,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $234,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $3,763 | $238,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $3,763 | $238,200 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Paula Ruckelshaus
-
Lisa Raffetto
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Lisa Raffetto
Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
(410) 708-0174
86 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: MDKE2002748
APN: 03-003817
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