Caroline County property record for 5480 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $324,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,214 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-022602 |
| Primary APN | 04-022602 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 022602 |
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| Street Address | 5480 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.0 AC L-3 NW/S RTE 578 HOPELAND ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPELAND ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 5480 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1718 / 16 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013670413 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5480 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2233 |
| Document Number | 0013670413 |
| Book / Page | 001367 / 000413 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8206 INGLETON CIR EASTON MD 216015066, EASTON, MD 21601-5066 |
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 | $2,214.00 (+0.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,900 (+8.54%) Land $60,000 Building $140,900 | $200,900 (+8.54%) Land $60,000 Building $140,900 |
| 2025 | $2,196.00 (+8.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,021.00 Homeowner's exemption | $185,100 Land $60,000 Building $125,100 | $185,100 Land $60,000 Building $125,100 |
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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