236 Main St, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 236 Main St, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.213 acres (9,296 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$86,000 (Nov 2002)
Tax Bill	$2,446 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-001141`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-001141`
Alternative APNs	`4001141` `001141`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,470 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1937
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,296 sqft (0.213 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001141
Street Address	236 MAIN ST
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-7000
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	9,296 SF S/S MAIN ST PRESTON
Legal Subdivision	HARMON PROPERTY PRESTON
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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 751, PRESTON, MD 21655-0751
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 19, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 19, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 8, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20021174
Deed Book / Page	463 / 355
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	$2,446.00 (+4.31%) Homeowner's exemption	$189,700 (+23.91%) Land $35,900 Building $153,800	$189,700 (+23.91%) Land $35,900 Building $153,800
2025	$2,345.00 (+12.2%)
2023	$2,090.00 Homeowner's exemption	$153,100 Land $35,900 Building $117,200	$153,100 Land $35,900 Building $117,200

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 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.

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