Caroline County property record for 5203 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,653 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-018737 |
| Primary APN | 04-018737 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 018737 |
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| Street Address | 5203 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 20,000 SF SE/S MD 578 N OF BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| 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 | 5203 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1389 / 279 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008970736 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5203 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Document Number | 0013890279 |
| Book / Page | 1389 / 279 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | EASTERN SHORE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5203 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Document Number | 0001389283 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1389/283 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
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 | $1,653.00 (+5.62%) | $148,600 (+7.76%) Land $43,800 Building $104,800 | $148,600 (-) Land $43,800 Building $104,800 |
| 2025 | $1,565.00 (+23.03%) | $137,900 (+18.37%) | $148,600 (+27.55%) Land $43,800 Building $104,800 |
| 2023 | $1,272.00 | $116,500 Land $43,800 Building $72,700 | $116,500 Land $43,800 Building $72,700 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 68% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 |
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