Caroline County property record for 5879 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 50.3 acres (2,194,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,299 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-002741 |
| Primary APN | 04-002741 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,194,553 sqft (50.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 394 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Poultry House | 13,440 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 002741 |
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| Street Address | 5879 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 50.38 AC SE/S BETH-HARMONY RD. SW OF HARMONY |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENDA J HARPER LAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2873 COX NECK RD, CHESTER, MD 21619-2347 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SHORE UNITED BANK NA |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HANMI BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1639 / 441 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000514 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5879 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2136 |
| Document Number | 0016390441 |
| Book / Page | 1639 / 441 |
| Map Reference | FILE 26 PL 1523 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | EASTERN MT TITLE COMPANY, EASTERN SHORE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| 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 | 2873 COX NECK RD, CHESTER, MD 21619-2347 |
| Document Number | 0016390445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1639-0445 |
| Name | SHORE UNITED BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 7.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 12.2% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 12.2% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | 5879 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2136 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | EVERGREEN TITLE CO INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0012480017 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1248/017 |
| Instrument | 1248-017 |
| Name | HANMI BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| 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 | $205,100 (-0.73%) Land $71,400 Building $133,700 | $205,100 (-0.73%) Land $71,400 Building $133,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,299.00 (+1.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,256.00 | $206,600 Land $71,400 Building $135,200 | $206,600 Land $71,400 Building $135,200 |
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 | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 80% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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