Caroline County property record for 5290 Hidden Hamlet Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,243 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2.41 acres (104,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,434 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-025768 |
| Primary APN | 04-025768 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,243 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 104,980 sqft (2.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 025768 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5290 HIDDEN HAMLET RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 2.41 AC LOT 1 SW/S NEWTON RD HIDDEN HAMLET SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN HAMLET SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
5290 Hidden Hamlet Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5290 HIDDEN HAMLET RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SHORE UNITED BANK NA |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SHORE UNITED BANK NA |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1157 / 102 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011520503 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | 5290 HIDDEN HAMLET RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2226 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5290 HIDDEN HAMLET RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2226 |
| Document Number | 0016540307 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1654/307 |
| Name | SHORE UNITED BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EASTON, MD 21601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | 5290 HIDDEN HAMLET RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2226 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | EASTERN MT TITLE COMPANY, EASTERN SHORE TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5290 HIDDEN HAMLET RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2226 |
| Document Number | 0015030344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1503/344 |
| Name | SHORE UNITED BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EASTON, MD 21601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | 5290 HIDDEN HAMLET RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2226 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0014510315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1451/315 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DUGWAY, UT 84022 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5290 Hidden Hamlet Rd was $3,434 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.6% 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 | $3,434.00 (+3.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $377,100 (+10.1%) Land $66,300 Building $310,800 | $377,100 (-) Land $66,300 Building $310,800 |
| 2025 | $3,314.00 Homeowner's exemption | $342,500 | $377,100 Land $66,300 Building $310,800 |
| 2023 | $2,922.00 Homeowner's exemption | $273,300 Land $66,300 Building $207,000 | $273,300 Land $66,300 Building $207,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5290 Hidden Hamlet 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 5290 Hidden Hamlet Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 76% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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