Caroline County property record for 6009 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,221 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 137 acres (5,986,015 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $213,200 (Aug 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $7,960 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-002679 |
| Primary APN | 04-002679 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,221 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,258 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,986,015 sqft (137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 576 sqft |
| Stable | 240 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 002679 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6009 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VN |
| Legal Description | 137.426 AC SE/S RT 578 SW OF HARMONY |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
6009 Bethlehem Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1990.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6009 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 243 / 45 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Property Address | 6009 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2140 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | EASTERN SHORE TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0014550249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1455/249 |
| Name | MIDATLANTIC FARM CREDIT ACA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 6009 Bethlehem Rd was $7,960 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.6% 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 | $7,960.00 (+3.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $779,900 Land $153,800 Building $626,100 | $779,900 Land $153,800 Building $626,100 |
| 2025 | $7,685.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,619.00 Homeowner's exemption | $617,500 Land $153,800 Building $463,700 | $617,500 Land $153,800 Building $463,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6009 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 6009 Bethlehem Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 75% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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