Caroline County property record for 4965 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 4.4 acres (191,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Jul 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $2,153 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-010353 |
| Primary APN | 04-010353 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 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 | 191,664 sqft (4.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 456 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 010353 |
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| Street Address | 4965 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Description | 4.4 AC SE/S BETH RD S OF BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4965 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1978 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 223 / 678 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014330325 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4965 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1550 |
| Document Number | 0014330325 |
| Book / Page | 001433 / 000325 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4965 BETHLEHEM RD PRESTON MD 216551550, PRESTON, MD 21655-1550 |
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 | $202,800 (+5.77%) Land $75,300 Building $127,500 | $202,800 (-) Land $75,300 Building $127,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,153.00 (+16.25%) | $191,733 (+13.05%) | $202,800 (+19.58%) Land $75,300 Building $127,500 |
| 2023 | $1,852.00 | $169,600 Land $75,300 Building $94,300 | $169,600 Land $75,300 Building $94,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 89% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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