Caroline County property record for 5207 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.84 acres (36,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,500 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,680 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-007425 |
| Primary APN | 04-007425 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,590 sqft (0.84 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 168 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007425 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5207 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 36590 SF SE/S MD 578 E OF BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records · APN 04-007425
Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 361, PRESTON, MD 21655-0361 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 317 / 513 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Caroline County records · Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $153,500 (+11.07%) Land $55,500 Building $98,000 | $153,500 (+11.07%) Land $55,500 Building $98,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,680.00 (+11.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,509.00 | $138,200 Land $60,300 Building $77,900 | $138,200 Land $60,300 Building $77,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Caroline County (24011C), updated October 15, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240119555001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| 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, tidal / storm surge, Hurricane Isabel |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 32% of the US · above 68% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 4,545 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 18 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Choptank Electric Cooperative | Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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