Caroline County property record for 4521 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 6.22 acres (270,943 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,874 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-045705 |
| Primary APN | 04-045705 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 270,943 sqft (6.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 045705 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4521 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 6.22 AC LOT 1 S/S BETHLEHEM RD SW OF BETHLEHEM |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS OF JOSEPH H OWENS JR |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4521 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1493 / 189 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012030483 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4521 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1542 |
| Document Number | 0014930189 |
| Book / Page | 1493 / 189 |
| Map Reference | LB18 FO43 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4521 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1542 |
| Document Number | 0001493192 |
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| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1493/192 |
| Name | BAY CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $310,900 (+18.12%) Land $61,000 Building $249,900 | $310,900 (-) Land $61,000 Building $249,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,874.00 (+56.88%) | $263,200 (+56.85%) | $310,900 (+85.28%) Land $61,000 Building $249,900 |
| 2023 | $1,832.00 | $167,800 Land $61,000 Building $106,800 | $167,800 Land $61,000 Building $106,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 91% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Choptank Fiber.
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