Caroline County property record for 5031 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.713 acres (31,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Sep 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $2,030 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-002393 |
| Primary APN | 04-002393 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,050 sqft (0.713 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 002393 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5031 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Description | 31050 SF E/S MD 578 BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
5031 Bethlehem Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2008 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5031 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Undivided Interest |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 221 / 646 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008340624 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5031 Bethlehem Rd was $2,030 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.8% from the year before.
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 | $2,030.00 (+0.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,800 (+2.7%) Land $51,300 Building $132,500 | $183,800 (-) Land $51,300 Building $132,500 |
| 2025 | $2,014.00 Homeowner's exemption | $178,967 | $183,800 Land $51,300 Building $132,500 |
| 2023 | $1,848.00 Homeowner's exemption | $169,300 Land $51,300 Building $118,000 | $169,300 Land $51,300 Building $118,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5031 Bethlehem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel |
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 risk around 5031 Bethlehem Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 84% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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