Caroline County property record for 3693 Choptank Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,560 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 6.8 acres (296,208 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,411,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $33,987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-011635 |
| Primary APN | 04-011635 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 296,208 sqft (6.8 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 4,000 sqft |
| Granary | 165,500 sqft |
| Loading Dock | 72 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 011635 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3693 CHOPTANK RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Description | 6.8 AC SE/S CHOPTANK RD PRESTON |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1320, MILLSBORO, DE 19966-5320 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1654 / 371 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3693 CHOPTANK RD, PRESTON, MD 21655 |
| Document Number | 0016540371 |
| Book / Page | 1654 / 371 |
| Map Reference | LB FDM530 FO 133 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $32,055.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1320, MILLSBORO, DE 19966-5320 |
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 | $2,469,800 (+15.88%) Land $248,600 Building $2,221,200 | $2,469,800 (+15.88%) Land $248,600 Building $2,221,200 | |
| 2025 | $33,987.00 (+10.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $30,733.00 | $2,131,300 Land $248,600 Building $1,882,700 | $2,131,300 Land $248,600 Building $1,882,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 68% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 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 |
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