Caroline County property record for 173 Main St, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $237 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-019717 |
| Primary APN | 04-019717 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Account Number | 019717 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 MAIN ST |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2229 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | 11,700 SF N/S MAIN STREET PRESTON |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
173 Main St, commercial vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1989.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27174 ENNISKILLEN RD, EASTON, MD 21601-8446 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 238 / 554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Main St was $237, down 1.3% 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 | $237.00 (-1.25%) | $16,700 Land $16,700 | $16,700 Land $16,700 |
| 2025 | $240.00 | ||
| 2023 | $240.00 | $16,700 Land $16,700 | $16,700 Land $16,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 173 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 173 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 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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