3608 Choptank Rd, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 3608 Choptank Rd, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.459 acres (19,994 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$94,000 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill	$1,861 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-019644`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-019644`
Alternative APNs	`4019644` `019644`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,120 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,120 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Siding Sheathing
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	19,994 sqft (0.459 acres)
Deck Area	36 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	720 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	019644
Street Address	3608 CHOPTANK RD
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-1219
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	20,000 SF NW/S CHOPTANK ROAD SW OF PRESTON
Legal Subdivision	HARRY H RIECK JR
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division	4, PRESTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3018
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	3608 CHOPTANK RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1219
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 29, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 29, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 15, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2002724
Deed Book / Page	450 / 430
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
Unified School District	Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,861.00 (+5.98%)	$168,000 (+29.23%) Land $43,800 Building $124,200	$168,000 (+29.23%) Land $43,800 Building $124,200
2025	$1,756.00 (+23.75%)
2023	$1,419.00	$130,000 Land $43,800 Building $86,200	$130,000 Land $43,800 Building $86,200

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 · 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 80% of the US · above 41% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 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