Caroline County property record for 21581 Dover Bridge Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 27.1 acres (1,180,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $9,000 (May 1975) |
| Tax Bill | $2,533 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-018095 |
| Primary APN | 04-018095 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,180,476 sqft (27.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 018095 |
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| Street Address | 21581 DOVER BRIDGE RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 27.10 AC N/S RT 331 NW OF BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
21581 Dover Bridge Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1975.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21581 DOVER BRIDGE RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 216 / 409 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21581 Dover Bridge Rd was $2,533, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,533.00 (+5.28%) | $240,000 Land $68,300 Building $171,700 | $240,000 Land $68,300 Building $171,700 |
| 2025 | $2,406.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,096.00 | $192,000 Land $68,300 Building $123,700 | $192,000 Land $68,300 Building $123,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21581 Dover Bridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2003–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 21581 Dover Bridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 80% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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