Caroline County property record for 5273 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,249 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 16.7 acres (727,452 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,519 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Construction Loan Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-023129 |
| Primary APN | 04-023129 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,249 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 727,452 sqft (16.7 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 023129 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5273 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 | 16.70 AC SE/S MD RTE 578 E OF BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
5273 Bethlehem Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5273 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage THE QUEENSTOWN BANK OF MARYLAND |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, EVASNS TITLE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171291-106 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1291 / 106 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014720283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4889 EDMONDSON CREEK RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1474 |
| Document Number | 0016180310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1618/310 |
| Name | THE QUEENSTOWN BANK OF MARYLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655 |
| Document Number | 0014720283 |
| Book / Page | 1472 / 283 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, EVASNS TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 7573 HARMONY RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-1926 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5273 Bethlehem Rd was $4,519 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% 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 | $4,519.00 (+3.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $446,900 (+8.84%) Land $62,900 Building $384,000 | $446,900 (-) Land $62,900 Building $384,000 |
| 2025 | $4,370.00 Homeowner's exemption | $410,600 | $446,900 Land $62,900 Building $384,000 |
| 2023 | $1,153.00 | $105,600 Land $105,600 | $105,600 Land $105,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5273 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 5273 Bethlehem Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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