Caroline County property record for 5449 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,174 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-016114 |
| Primary APN | 04-016114 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 460 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 016114 |
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| Street Address | 5449 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.00 AC SE/S RT 578 NE OF BETHLEHEM |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| 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 | 29577 DOVER RD, EASTON, MD 21601-7173 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1535 / 384 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5449 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2234 |
| Document Number | 0015350384 |
| Book / Page | 1535 / 384 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29577 DOVER RD, 29577, EASTON, MD 21601-7173 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5449 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2234 |
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 | $2,174.00 (+2.69%) | $197,200 (+15.46%) Land $60,000 Building $137,200 | $197,200 (+15.46%) Land $60,000 Building $137,200 |
| 2025 | $2,117.00 (+13.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,865.00 | $170,800 Land $60,000 Building $110,800 | $170,800 Land $60,000 Building $110,800 |
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 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 |
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