Caroline County property record for 4896 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-012038 |
| Primary APN | 04-012038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 800 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 012038 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4896 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VN |
| Legal Description | 3 AC NW/S BETH RD S OF BETHLEHEM |
| Legal Subdivision | CARL EUGENE EWING LAND |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records · APN 04-012038
Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4896 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1426 / 163 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 01, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008770065 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4896 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1547 |
| Document Number | 0014260163 |
| Book / Page | 1426 / 163 |
| Map Reference | LB 171 FO 449 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Title Company | EASTERN SHORE TTL COMPANYAC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4896 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1547 |
| Document Number | 0001426168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1426/168 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
Source: Caroline County records · Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $248,200 (+7.94%) Land $69,000 Building $179,200 | $248,200 (-) Land $69,000 Building $179,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,570.00 (+21.74%) | $229,933 (+18.89%) | $248,200 (+28.34%) Land $69,000 Building $179,200 |
| 2023 | $2,111.00 | $193,400 Land $69,000 Building $124,400 | $193,400 Land $69,000 Building $124,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 15, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
|
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 88% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 55 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures