3186 Choptank Rd, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 3186 Choptank Rd, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	1.5 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	93.4 acres (4,072,424 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$225,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill	$3,282 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-003306`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-003306`
Alternative APNs	`4003306` `003306`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,256 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	4,072,424 sqft (93.4 acres)
View / Lot	Waterfront
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	156 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	3,600 sqft
Poultry House	15,456 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Baseboard
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	003306
Street Address	3186 CHOPTANK RD
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-1209
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning Code	R
Legal Description	93.49 ACRES NW/S CHOPTANK RD S OF PRESTON
Legal Subdivision	MINOR SUBD
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division	4, PRESTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3040
Census Tract	955500

Owner

Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3151 CHOPTANK RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1210
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 5, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 5, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 30, 2005
Deed Document Number	20161234-277
Deed Book / Page	1234 / 277
Last Transfer Date	May 12, 2021
Transfer Doc	0015790418
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2022
Property Address	3186 CHOPTANK RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1209
Document Number	0015790418
Book / Page	1579 / 418
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 47
Instrument Date	May 21, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 28, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3151 CHOPTANK RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1210

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Caroline County
Unified School District	Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$315,800 (+7.01%) Land $85,400 Building $230,400	$315,800 (-) Land $85,400 Building $230,400
2025	$3,282.00 (+18.48%)	$295,100 (+16.32%)	$315,800 (+24.48%) Land $85,400 Building $230,400
2023	$2,770.00	$253,700 Land $85,400 Building $168,300	$253,700 Land $85,400 Building $168,300

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 16 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	9 (2003–2024)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 6 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 62% of the US · above 77% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Choptank Fiber Fiber	2,500 / 2,500