Caroline County property record for 4651 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (May 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $2,637 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-008553 |
| Primary APN | 04-008553 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 008553 |
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| Street Address | 4651 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.01 AC E/S BETHLEHEM RD SW OF BETHLEHEM |
| Legal Subdivision | KAL INC |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
4651 Bethlehem Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1991.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4651 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 245 / 485 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4651 Bethlehem Rd was $2,637 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,637.00 (+3.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $269,100 Land $60,000 Building $209,100 | $269,100 Land $60,000 Building $209,100 |
| 2025 | $2,550.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,236.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,800 Land $60,000 Building $144,800 | $204,800 Land $60,000 Building $144,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4651 Bethlehem 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 4651 Bethlehem Rd is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · above 92% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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