Caroline County property record for 5199 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.03 acres (88,427 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,454 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-005635 |
| Primary APN | 04-005635 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 88,427 sqft (2.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 005635 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5199 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 2.03 AC L-3 SE/S MD 578 N OF BETHLEHEM |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
5199 Bethlehem Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2006.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5199 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011300361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5199 Bethlehem Rd was $2,454, up 2.8% 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 | $2,454.00 (+2.85%) | $223,300 (+4.8%) Land $64,600 Building $158,700 | $223,300 (-) Land $64,600 Building $158,700 |
| 2025 | $2,386.00 | $213,067 | $223,300 Land $64,600 Building $158,700 |
| 2023 | $2,103.00 | $192,600 Land $64,600 Building $128,000 | $192,600 Land $64,600 Building $128,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5199 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 5199 Bethlehem Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 70% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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