Caroline County property record for 4729 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-015002 |
| Primary APN | 04-015002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,215 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 6 sqft |
| Deck Area | 270 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 015002 |
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| Street Address | 4729 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 22215 SF E/S BETH RD CEDAR LANE |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
4729 Bethlehem Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2018.
Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4729 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013000337 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4729 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1546 |
| Document Number | 0013000337 |
| Book / Page | 001300 / 000337 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 4729 BETHLEHEM RD PRESTON MD 216551546, PRESTON, MD 21655-1546 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4729 Bethlehem Rd was $1,786 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $174,200 (+6.39%) Land $50,900 Building $123,300 | $174,200 (-) Land $50,900 Building $123,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,786.00 Homeowner's exemption | $163,733 | $174,200 Land $50,900 Building $123,300 |
| 2023 | $1,559.00 Homeowner's exemption | $142,800 Land $50,900 Building $91,900 | $142,800 Land $50,900 Building $91,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4729 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 4729 Bethlehem Rd is moderate, ranking above 60% 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 60% 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 41 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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