Caroline County property record for 5073 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.647 acres (28,183 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,696 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-001133 |
| Primary APN | 04-001133 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,183 sqft (0.647 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 392 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5073 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Description | 28183 SF E/S BETHLEHEM TO HARMONY BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
5073 Bethlehem Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5073 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1552 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999539 |
| Deed Book / Page | 365 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5073 Bethlehem Rd was $1,696 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% 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 | $1,696.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,600 Land $49,400 Building $103,200 | $152,600 Land $49,400 Building $103,200 |
| 2025 | $1,664.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,479.00 Homeowner's exemption | $135,500 Land $49,400 Building $86,100 | $135,500 Land $49,400 Building $86,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5073 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 5073 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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