218 Main St, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 218 Main St, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Auto Repair, Garage
Details	15,245 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	1.4 acres (60,984 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$82,300 (Nov 1984)
Tax Bill	$10,031 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-012968`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-012968`
Alternative APNs	`4012968` `012968`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	15,245 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	15,245 sqft
Upper Floors Area	2,600 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Steel Frame
Fire Resistance	Special
Lot Area	60,984 sqft (1.4 acres)
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	012968
Street Address	218 MAIN ST
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-7000
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage
Local Zoning Code	C1
Legal Description	61250 SQ FT S/S MAIN ST PRESTON
Legal Subdivision	DAVID H WILSON
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division	4, PRESTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2030
Census Tract	955500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 399, PRESTON, MD 21655-0399
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 1, 1984 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 1, 1984 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	222 / 1
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Caroline County
Municipality	Preston Town
Unified School District	Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,031.00 (-0.58%)	$705,400 (+2.45%) Land $91,200 Building $614,200	$705,400 (+2.45%) Land $91,200 Building $614,200
2025	$10,090.00 (+1.63%)
2023	$9,928.00	$688,500 Land $91,200 Building $597,300	$688,500 Land $91,200 Building $597,300

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

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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