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4962 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 4962 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size0.256 acres (11,160 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$145,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$1,871 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Transfer
Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-016998

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-016998
Alternative APNs
  • 4016998
  • 016998

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,320 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1912
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Exterior MaterialOther
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,160 sqft (0.256 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area800 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area210 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number016998
Street Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD
CityPRESTON
StateMD
Zip21655-1549
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeVC
Legal Description11160 SF NW/S BETHLEHEM RD S OF BETHLEHEM
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division4, PRESTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract955500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 14, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 27, 2019Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BAY CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 11, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
REAL ESTATE TITLE AND ESCROW, REAL ESTATE TITLE & ESCROW
May 13, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 28, 2018Grant Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 15, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1393 / 1
Last Transfer DateMar 7, 2022
Transfer Doc0015840453
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateJul 14, 2022
Property Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549
Document Number0015840453
Book / Page1584 / 453
Instrument DateMar 7, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549

December 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateDec 27, 2019
Property Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549
Document Number0013930001
Book / Page1393 / 001
Instrument DateDec 17, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022
Title CompanyDBA REAL ESTATE T&E

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549

Mortgage

Document Number0000013939
DateDec 27, 2019
Instrument1393/9
Lender
NameBAY CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2050

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateSep 11, 2019
Property Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549
Document Number0013740183
Book / Page001374 / 000183
Instrument DateSep 3, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 27, 2019
Title CompanyREAL ESTATE TITLE AND ESCROW, REAL ESTATE TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$40.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address22544 HOG CREEK RD PRESTON MD 216551735, PRESTON, MD 21655-1735

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateMay 13, 2019
Property Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549
Document Number0013560458
Book / Page001356 / 000458
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$98.27
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3415 VISION DR COLUMBUS OH 432196009, COLUMBUS, OH 43219-6009

November 2018: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateNov 28, 2018
Property Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549
Document Number0013360350
Book / Page001336 / 000350
Instrument DateAug 15, 2018
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateAug 15, 2018
Property Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549
Document Number0013220029
Book / Page001322 / 000029
Instrument DateJun 12, 2018
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$57.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address4962 BETHLEHEM RD PRESTON MD 216551549, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyCaroline County
Unified School DistrictCaroline County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,871.00 (+5.47%)$168,900 (+7.58%) Land $37,800 Building $131,100$168,900 (-) Land $37,800 Building $131,100
2025$1,774.00 (+22.01%)$157,000 (+17.87%)$168,900 (+26.8%) Land $37,800 Building $131,100
2023$1,454.00$133,200 Land $37,800 Building $95,400$133,200 Land $37,800 Building $95,400

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims9 (2003–2024)
Most Recent ClaimJan 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 RiskModerate
above 43% of the US · above 83% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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