Caroline County property record for 5849 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 1.9 acres (82,764 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,900 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $60 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-001737 |
| Primary APN | 04-001737 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 82,764 sqft (1.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001737 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5849 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 1.90AC L-4 SE/S RT. 578 SW OF HARMONY |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS H MCELHANY LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
5849 Bethlehem Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2011.
Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5849 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VALUE HOLDINGS LLC |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001591 |
| Deed Book / Page | 412 / 851 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009460299 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5849 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2136 |
| Document Number | 1796000003 |
| Book / Page | 1796 / 3 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 5849 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2136 |
| Document Number | 1796000003, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1796/3 |
| Name | VALUE HOLDINGS LLC |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | 5849 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2136 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, AMERICAS SETTLEMENT COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5849 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2136 |
| Document Number | 0017560378 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Book Page | 1756/378 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5849 Bethlehem Rd was $60 with a homeowner's exemption, down 97.2% 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 | $201,100 (+3.32%) Land $64,000 Building $137,100 | $201,100 (-) Land $64,000 Building $137,100 | |
| 2025 | $60.00 (-97.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $194,633 | $201,100 Land $64,000 Building $137,100 |
| 2024 | $2,114.00 (+6.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,984.00 Homeowner's exemption | $181,700 Land $64,000 Building $117,700 | $181,700 Land $64,000 Building $117,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5849 Bethlehem 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 5849 Bethlehem Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 68% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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