104 Messick Ave, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 104 Messick Ave, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.187 acres (8,133 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$356,285 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill	$2,530 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-010787`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-010787`
Alternative APNs	`4010787` `010787`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,968 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,133 sqft (0.187 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	010787
Street Address	104 MESSICK AVE
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-7006
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	8133 SQ FT N/S MESSICK AVE (104-106 PRESTON
Legal Subdivision	RAYMOND L MESSICK
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division	4, PRESTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2027
Census Tract	955500

Owner

104 Messick Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2025.

Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	6885 HARMONY RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1912
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 3, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 3, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 27, 2003
Deed Book / Page	1717 / 428
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Recording Date	Sep 1, 2026
Property Address	104 MESSICK AVE, PRESTON, MD 21655-7006
Document Number	1805000140
Book / Page	1805 / 140
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2026
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Estate, 150
Address	6885 HARMONY RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1912

Mortgage

Document Number	1805000140,
Date	Sep 1, 2026
Book Page	1805/140

Lender

Name	SHORE UNITED BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 104 Messick Ave was $2,530.

Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$185,400 Land $35,400 Building $150,000	$185,400 Land $35,400 Building $150,000
2025	$2,530.00
2023	$2,243.00	$155,600 Land $35,400 Building $120,200	$155,600 Land $35,400 Building $120,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 104 Messick Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 104 Messick Ave 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
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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TOWN OF PRESTON serves 750 people · EPA ID MD0050005
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jul 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20