Caroline County property record for 224 Main St, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,154 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $519 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-009819 |
| Primary APN | 04-009819 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|
| Account Number | 009819 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 MAIN ST |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-7000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 10890 SQ FT S/S MAIN ST PRESTON |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
224 Main St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2014.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 489, PRESTON, MD 21655-0489 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1101 / 33 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010980282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 224 Main St was $519, 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 | $519.00 (-1.33%) | $36,500 Land $36,500 | $36,500 Land $36,500 |
| 2025 | $526.00 | ||
| 2023 | $526.00 | $36,500 Land $36,500 | $36,500 Land $36,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 224 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 224 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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