312 Hughlett St, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 312 Hughlett St, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,130 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	0.367 acres (16,005 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$315,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,420 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-026179`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-026179`
Alternative APN	`026179`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,130 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	16,005 sqft (0.367 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	438 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	026179
Street Address	312 HUGHLETT ST
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-2314
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	16,005 SF LOT 5 S/S HUGHLETT ST TIDEWATER FARMS
Legal Subdivision	TIDEWATER FARMS LANDS
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division	4, PRESTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2038
Census Tract	955500

Owner

312 Hughlett St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	312 HUGHLETT ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2314
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 24, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1624 / 427
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2023
Property Address	312 HUGHLETT ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2314
Document Number	0016240427
Book / Page	1624 / 427
Map Reference	LB 10 FO 2
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2023
Title Company	RE TITLE SERVICES LLC, RAVEN TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$787.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	312 HUGHLETT ST, PRESTON, MD 21655-2314

Mortgage

Document Number	0016240435
Date	Apr 19, 2023
Instrument	1624-0435

Lender

Name	ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 312 Hughlett St was $4,420, up 6.9% from the year before.

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	$4,420.00 (+6.89%)	$310,800 Land $28,500 Building $282,300	$310,800 Land $28,500 Building $282,300
2025	$4,135.00
2023	$3,442.00	$238,700 Land $28,500 Building $210,200	$238,700 Land $28,500 Building $210,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 312 Hughlett 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

Wildfire risk around 312 Hughlett 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.

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