Caroline County property record for 4980 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.282 acres (12,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,034 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-003381 |
| Primary APN | 04-003381 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 80 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,276 sqft (0.282 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003381 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4980 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Description | 12276 SF NW/S BETH RD S OF BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4980 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1710 / 62 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,034.00 (+3.4%) | $90,900 (+18.67%) Land $38,500 Building $52,400 | $90,900 (+18.67%) Land $38,500 Building $52,400 |
| 2025 | $1,000.00 (+19.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $836.00 | $76,600 Land $38,500 Building $38,100 | $76,600 Land $38,500 Building $38,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 43% of the US · above 83% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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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