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171 Main St, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 171 Main St, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details1,668 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.362 acres (15,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$289,000 (Sep 2008)
Tax Bill$1,708 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Transfer
Apr 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-013557

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-013557
Alternative APNs
  • 4013557
  • 013557

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,668 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area3,132 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area15,750 sqft (0.362 acres)
Lot Dimensions228 ft deep x 70 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area355 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number013557
Street Address171 MAIN ST
CityPRESTON
StateMD
Zip21655-2229
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeC1
Legal Description15,750 SF N/S MAIN ST PRESTON
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division4, PRESTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2027
Census Tract955500

Owner

171 Main St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2019.

Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 57, PRESTON, MD 21655-0057
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 8, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
EVANS TITLE COMPANY, EVANS TITLE CO
Apr 15, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
EVANS TITLE COMPANY, EVANS TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 4, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 4, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 1, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200880753
Deed Book / Page828 / 565
Last Transfer DateMay 3, 2019
Transfer Doc0013560101
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateMay 8, 2019
Property Address171 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2229
Document Number0013560101
Book / Page001356 / 000101
Instrument DateMay 3, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2019
Title CompanyEVANS TITLE COMPANY, EVANS TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address171 MAIN ST PRESTON MD 216552229, PRESTON, MD 21655-2229

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateApr 15, 2019
Property Address171 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2229
Document Number0013520305
Book / Page001352 / 000305
Instrument DateApr 8, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2019
Title CompanyEVANS TITLE COMPANY, EVANS TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address29747 TRACEYS WAY EASTON MD 216014795, EASTON, MD 21601-4795

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Main St was $1,708 with a homeowner's exemption, down 50.7% from the year before.

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$1,708.00 (-50.68%) Homeowner's exemption$240,200 (-) Land $30,700 Building $209,500$240,200 (-) Land $30,700 Building $209,500
2025$3,463.00 Homeowner's exemption$240,200 Land $30,700 Building $209,500$240,200 Land $30,700 Building $209,500
2023$3,463.00$240,200 Land $30,700 Building $209,500$240,200 Land $30,700 Building $209,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 171 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 171 Main St is low, with a 0.02% 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 Likelihood0.02% 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 152 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

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