Caroline County property record for 162 Main St, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $547 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-006208 |
| Primary APN | 04-006208 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 671 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 294 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 006208 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 162 MAIN ST |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14,400 S.F. S/S MAIN STREET PRESTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,40 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 658, PRESTON, MD 21655-0658 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1610 / 271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 162 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2200 |
| Document Number | 0016100271 |
| Book / Page | 1610 / 271 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | EASTERN MT TITLE COMPANY, EASTERN SHORE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $190.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 658, PRESTON, MD 21655-0658 |
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 | $38,000 (-) Land $38,000 | $38,000 (-) Land $38,000 | |
| 2025 | $547.00 | $38,000 (-) Land $38,000 | $38,000 (-) Land $38,000 |
| 2023 | $547.00 | $38,000 Land $38,000 | $38,000 Land $38,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 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 |
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