5388 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 5388 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 2,410 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	1.99 acres (86,684 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$169,000 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill	$2,603 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-009282`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-009282`
Alternative APNs	`4009282` `009282`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,410 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	86,684 sqft (1.99 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	336 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	620 sqft
Deck Area	576 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	009282
Street Address	5388 BETHLEHEM RD
City	PRESTON
State	MD
Zip	21655-2231
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R
Legal Description	1.99 AC SW/S MD 578 E OF BETHLEHEM
Jurisdiction	CAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division	4, PRESTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	955500

Owner

Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5388 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2231
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 2, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 2, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 21, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200440226
Deed Book / Page	529 / 475
Last Transfer Date	Dec 12, 2013
Transfer Doc	0010900498
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Caroline County
Unified School District	Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,603.00 (+2.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$261,700 (+9.45%) Land $64,400 Building $197,300	$261,700 (+9.45%) Land $64,400 Building $197,300
2025	$2,531.00 (+12.44%)
2023	$2,251.00 Homeowner's exemption	$239,100 Land $64,400 Building $174,700	$239,100 Land $64,400 Building $174,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

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	0.01% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 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