Caroline County property record for 140 Main St, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,936 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 1.46 acres (63,597 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $36,173 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,603 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-006453 |
| Primary APN | 04-006453 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,936 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 63,597 sqft (1.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 452 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 647 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 006453 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 MAIN ST |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 63,597 SF S/S MAIN ST COOPER & FOOKS |
| Legal Subdivision | COOPER & FOOKS ADD |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
140 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2002.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20021044 |
| Deed Book / Page | 459 / 672 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004590672 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Main St was $6,603 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Municipality | Preston Town |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,603.00 (+5.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $531,800 (+9.91%) Land $72,400 Building $459,400 | $531,800 (-) Land $72,400 Building $459,400 |
| 2025 | $6,263.00 Homeowner's exemption | $483,833 | $531,800 Land $72,400 Building $459,400 |
| 2023 | $5,593.00 Homeowner's exemption | $387,900 Land $72,400 Building $315,500 | $387,900 Land $72,400 Building $315,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Main St 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 risk around 140 Main St is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 PRESTON serves 750 people · EPA ID MD0050005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 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 |
May also be available: Choptank Fiber.
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