Caroline County property record for 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 64.8 acres (2,823,124 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,468 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-013948 |
| Primary APN | 04-013948 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,823,124 sqft (64.8 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 428 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 720 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 013948 |
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| Street Address | 5481 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 64.81 AC SW/S NEWTON RD SW OF HARMONY |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN HAMLET |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 4734 NEWTON RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2245 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | 5481 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2234 |
| Document Number | 0013390089 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5481 BETHLEHEM RD PRESTON MD 216552234, PRESTON, MD 21655-2234 |
| Document Number | 0013390089 |
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| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 001339/000089 |
| Name | FARM CREDIT SVCS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $2,468.00 (+4.18%) | $224,600 (+21.14%) Land $81,500 Building $143,100 | $224,600 (+21.14%) Land $81,500 Building $143,100 |
| 2025 | $2,369.00 (+17.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,024.00 | $185,400 Land $81,500 Building $103,900 | $185,400 Land $81,500 Building $103,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | None beyond 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 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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