Caroline County property record for 243 Main St, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,800 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.716 acres (31,171 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,742 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-009436 |
| Primary APN | 04-009436 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,800 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,171 sqft (0.716 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 208 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 009436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 MAIN ST |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2215 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | 31,171 SF N/S MAIN ST PRESTON |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25324 SUNSET AVE, GREENSBORO, MD 21639-1528 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1624 / 256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 243 MAIN ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2215 |
| Document Number | 0016240256 |
| Book / Page | 1624 / 256 |
| Map Reference | LB 237 FO 27 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | EASTERN MT TITLE COMPANY, EASTERN SHORE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25324 SUNSET AVE, GREENSBORO, MD 21639-1528 |
| Document Number | 0016240261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1624-0261 |
| Name | PROVIDENT STATE BANK INCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $6,742.00 (+1.25%) | $474,100 (+126.08%) Land $46,100 Building $428,000 | $474,100 (+126.08%) Land $46,100 Building $428,000 |
| 2025 | $6,659.00 (+120.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,023.00 | $209,700 Land $46,100 Building $163,600 | $209,700 Land $46,100 Building $163,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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