Caroline County property record for 3461 Prchal Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 9.5 acres (413,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Apr 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $1,723 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-014081 |
| Primary APN | 04-014081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 413,820 sqft (9.5 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Stable | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 014081 |
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| Street Address | 3461 PRCHAL RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 9.5 AC E/S PRECHAL ROAD SW OF PRESTON |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
3461 Prchal Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1979.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3461 PRCHAL RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 204 / 488 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3461 Prchal Rd was $1,723 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5% from the year before.
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,723.00 (-4.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $187,500 Land $62,100 Building $125,400 | $187,500 Land $62,100 Building $125,400 |
| 2025 | $1,813.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,674.00 Homeowner's exemption | $153,300 Land $62,100 Building $91,200 | $153,300 Land $62,100 Building $91,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3461 Prchal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 File 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 |
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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 risk around 3461 Prchal Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 85% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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