Caroline County property record for 5853 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,256 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-024583 |
| Primary APN | 04-024583 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 024583 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5853 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 1.03 AC L-1 SE/S RT 578 SW OF HARMONY |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS H MCELHANEY LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
5853 Bethlehem Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5853 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 993 / 245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5853 Bethlehem Rd was $4,256, up 5.5% 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 | $4,256.00 (+5.53%) | $391,400 Land $60,100 Building $331,300 | $391,400 Land $60,100 Building $331,300 |
| 2025 | $4,033.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,373.00 | $308,900 Land $60,100 Building $248,800 | $308,900 Land $60,100 Building $248,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5853 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 5853 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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