Caroline County property record for 5227 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,457 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Nov 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $2,174 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-001265 |
| Primary APN | 04-001265 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,457 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001265 |
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| Street Address | 5227 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 30056 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 |
5227 Bethlehem Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2020.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5227 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 219 / 252 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013960115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5227 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Document Number | 0013960115 |
| Book / Page | 001396 / 000115 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5227 BETHLEHEM RD PRESTON MD 216552230, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5227 Bethlehem Rd was $2,174, up 4.6% 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 | $2,174.00 (+4.62%) | $197,200 (+6.69%) Land $50,600 Building $146,600 | $197,200 (-) Land $50,600 Building $146,600 |
| 2025 | $2,078.00 | $184,833 | $197,200 Land $50,600 Building $146,600 |
| 2023 | $1,748.00 | $160,100 Land $50,600 Building $109,500 | $160,100 Land $50,600 Building $109,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5227 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 5227 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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