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228 Main St, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 228 Main St, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,700 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$250,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$5,869 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Sale & Mortgage
May 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-002563

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-002563
Alternative APNs
  • 4002563
  • 002563

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,240 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,120 sqft
Basement Area784 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialSiding Sheathing
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,700 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area512 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area441 sqft
Deck Area224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number002563
Street Address228 MAIN ST
CityPRESTON
StateMD
Zip21655-7000
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description8700 SF S/S MAIN ST PRESTON
Legal SubdivisionMULBERRY STATION SEC II
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division4, PRESTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2030
Census Tract955500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 802, PRESTON, MD 21655-0802
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 28, 2019Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 30, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1358 / 254
Prior Transfer DateFeb 21, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0006690482
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateMay 28, 2019
Property Address228 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000
Document Number0013580254
Book / Page1358 / 254
Instrument DateMay 17, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022
Title CompanyVENTURE TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address228 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000

Mortgage

Document Number0001358259
DateMay 28, 2019
Instrument1358/259
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2049

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateMay 30, 2018
Property Address228 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000
Document Number0013120001
Book / Page001312 / 000001
Instrument DateMay 30, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8697 BRENTON DR EASTON MD 216011216, EASTON, MD 21601-1216

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$5,869.00 (+12.26%)$412,700 (+13.83%) Land $35,600 Building $377,100$412,700 (-) Land $35,600 Building $377,100
2025$5,228.00 (+38.23%)$362,567 (+38.23%)$412,700 (+57.34%) Land $35,600 Building $377,100
2023$3,782.00$262,300 Land $35,600 Building $226,700$262,300 Land $35,600 Building $226,700

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 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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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