4836 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 4836 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	2.5 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size	38.2 acres (1,667,477 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$145,000 (Sep 1999)
Tax Bill	$4,448 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-004981`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-004981`
Alternative APNs	`4004981` `004981`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,976 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Effective Year Built	Effective 2002
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	1,667,477 sqft (38.2 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	1,416 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	800 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	700 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	768 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	004981
Street Address	4836 BETHLEHEM RD
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-1547
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning Code	VN
Legal Description	38.2862 AC NW/S BETH RD S OF BETHLEHEM
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division	4, PRESTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3023
Census Tract	955500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4836 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1547
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 1, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 1, 1999 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 18, 1979 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	1999791
Deed Book / Page	370 / 263
Transfer Doc	0000000830
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	$4,448.00 (+6.26%)	$409,300 (+29.94%) Land $67,900 Building $341,400	$409,300 (+29.94%) Land $67,900 Building $341,400
2025	$4,186.00 (+21.72%)
2023	$3,439.00	$315,000 Land $67,900 Building $247,100	$315,000 Land $67,900 Building $247,100

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 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	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 54% of the US · above 90% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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