Caroline County property record for 3639 Choptank Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,748 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-023846 |
| Primary APN | 04-023846 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 023846 |
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| Street Address | 3639 CHOPTANK RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 16,000 SQ FT L-34 SE/S MD RTE 324 APPLE LANE SUBDV |
| Legal Subdivision | APPLE LANE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
3639 Choptank Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2003.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3639 CHOPTANK RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 2003141 |
| Deed Book / Page | 473 / 938 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3639 Choptank Rd was $2,748 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,748.00 (+5.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $235,200 Land $43,800 Building $191,400 | $235,200 Land $43,800 Building $191,400 |
| 2025 | $2,606.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,100 Land $43,800 Building $120,300 | $164,100 Land $43,800 Building $120,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3639 Choptank 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 3639 Choptank Rd 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 72 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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