4230 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 4230 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	83 acres (3,615,480 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,144 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-005678`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-005678`
Alternative APNs	`4005678` `005678`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,314 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	3,615,480 sqft (83 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	240 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	352 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	005678
Street Address	4230 BETHLEHEM RD
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-1535
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning Code	R
Legal Description	83 AC E/S TANYARD RD SW OF BETHLEHEM
Legal Subdivision	BURNT SWAMP TRACT
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division	4, PRESTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3035
Census Tract	955500

Owner

Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	10504 WHARFDALE PL, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-4866
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 23, 2004
Deed Sale	Mar 23, 2004
Deed Document Number	200440300
Deed Book / Page	532 / 568
Last Transfer Date	Dec 7, 2015
Transfer Doc	0011860296
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	$1,144.00 (-47.98%)	$207,900 (+6.13%) Land $76,900 Building $131,000	$207,900 (-) Land $76,900 Building $131,000
2025	$2,199.00 (+17.16%)	$195,900 (+13.96%)	$207,900 (+20.94%) Land $76,900 Building $131,000
2023	$1,877.00	$171,900 Land $76,900 Building $95,000	$171,900 Land $76,900 Building $95,000

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 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	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	Moderate above 51% of the US · above 88% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Choptank Fiber Fiber	2,500 / 2,500
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20