Caroline County property record for 5211 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,185 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-016866 |
| Primary APN | 04-016866 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 570 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Deck Area | 430 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 016866 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5211 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 1.13 AC 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 |
5211 Bethlehem Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5211 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1574 / 23 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 1990 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0242000659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5211 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Document Number | 0015740023 |
| Book / Page | 1574 / 23 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | CARTER TITLE LLC, CHARTER TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
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| Document Number | 0001574029 |
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| Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1574-029 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5211 Bethlehem Rd was $3,185, up 13.2% 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 | $3,185.00 (+13.18%) | $291,500 Land $60,500 Building $231,000 | $291,500 Land $60,500 Building $231,000 |
| 2025 | $2,814.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,896.00 | $173,700 Land $60,500 Building $113,200 | $173,700 Land $60,500 Building $113,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5211 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 5211 Bethlehem Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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