Caroline County property record for 5230 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 60.1 acres (2,621,005 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,603 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-017676 |
| Primary APN | 04-017676 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,621,005 sqft (60.1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 017676 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5230 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 60.17 AC NW/S RTE 578 E OF BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5059 HARRIS RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2100 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 983 / 460 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0008120445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,603.00 (+13.87%) | $237,200 (+16.31%) Land $75,100 Building $162,100 | $237,200 (-) Land $75,100 Building $162,100 |
| 2025 | $2,286.00 (+52.4%) | $203,933 (+48.42%) | $237,200 (+72.63%) Land $75,100 Building $162,100 |
| 2023 | $1,500.00 | $137,400 Land $75,100 Building $62,300 | $137,400 Land $75,100 Building $62,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 80% of the US · above 41% 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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