Caroline County property record for 230 Main St, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,510 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-002032 |
| Primary APN | 04-002032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 712 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 002032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 230 MAIN ST |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-7000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 6,000 SF S/S MAIN ST PRESTON |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
230 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PROVIDENT ST BK |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1701 / 95 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012660425 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 230 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000 |
| Document Number | 0014460337 |
| Book / Page | 1446 / 337 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 230 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000 |
| Document Number | 0014460344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1446/344 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUTLER, MD 21023 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | 230 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000 |
| Document Number | 0013380351 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | EASTERN MT TITLE COMPANY, EASTERN SHR TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 230 MAIN ST PRESTON MD 216557000, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000 |
| Document Number | 0013380351 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 001338/000351 |
| Name | PROVIDENT ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EASTON, MD |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 230 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000 |
| Document Number | 0012660425 |
| Book / Page | 1266 / 425 |
| Map Reference | LB506 FO628 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1266-425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-7000 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 230 Main St was $5,510, up 4.8% 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 | $5,510.00 (+4.75%) | $387,500 (+6.21%) Land $30,000 Building $357,500 | $387,500 (-) Land $30,000 Building $357,500 |
| 2025 | $5,260.00 | $364,833 | $387,500 Land $30,000 Building $357,500 |
| 2023 | $4,607.00 | $319,500 Land $30,000 Building $289,500 | $319,500 Land $30,000 Building $289,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 230 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 230 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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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