153 Main St, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 153 Main St, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details2 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,474 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$90,000 (May 2009)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-011821

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-011821
Alternative APNs
  • 4011821
  • 011821

Exterior

Lot Area7,474 sqft (0.172 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area236 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number011821
Street Address153 MAIN ST
CityPRESTON
StateMD
Zip21655
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodeC1
Legal Description7,474 SF N/S MAIN ST PRESTON
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division4, PRESTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract955500

Owner

153 Main St is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2023.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address155 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2229
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 7, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 7, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 14, 1978 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200990244
Deed Book / Page857 / 319
Last Transfer DateOct 31, 2023
Transfer Doc0016560091
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateDec 18, 2023
Property Address153 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655
Document Number0016560091
Book / Page1656 / 91
Instrument DateOct 31, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address139 N STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-3834

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address155 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2229

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyCaroline County
MunicipalityPreston Town
Unified School DistrictCaroline County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$32,400 Land $29,800 Building $2,600$32,400 Land $29,800 Building $2,600
2023Additional exemption filed$32,400 Land $29,800 Building $2,600$32,400 Land $29,800 Building $2,600

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 153 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 153 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemTOWN OF PRESTON
serves 750 people · EPA ID MD0050005
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Choptank Fiber.

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