Caroline County property record for 5235 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 10.8 acres (474,368 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-007565 |
| Primary APN | 04-007565 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 474,368 sqft (10.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007565 |
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| Street Address | 5235 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 10.89 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 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20780 DOVER BRIDGE RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1601 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1674 / 486 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0016710376 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5235 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Document Number | 0016710376 |
| Book / Page | 1671 / 376 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5241 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
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 | $176,900 (+5.49%) Land $64,900 Building $112,000 | $176,900 (-) Land $64,900 Building $112,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,891.00 (+16.01%) | $167,700 (+12.32%) | $176,900 (+18.49%) Land $64,900 Building $112,000 |
| 2023 | $1,630.00 Homeowner's exemption | $149,300 Land $64,900 Building $84,400 | $149,300 Land $64,900 Building $84,400 |
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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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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