Caroline County property record for 6218 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $478 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-016149 |
| Primary APN | 04-016149 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 016149 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6218 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-2143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Description | 12600 SF NW/S RT. 578 HARMONY |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
6218 Bethlehem Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6228 BETHLEHEM RD, PRESTON, MD 21655-2143 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1692 / 457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012100364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6218 Bethlehem Rd was $478, down 1.4% 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 | $478.00 (-1.44%) | $39,000 (-) Land $38,800 Building $200 | $39,000 (-) Land $38,800 Building $200 |
| 2025 | $485.00 | $39,000 Land $38,800 Building $200 | $39,000 Land $38,800 Building $200 |
| 2023 | $438.00 | $40,200 Land $38,800 Building $1,400 | $40,200 Land $38,800 Building $1,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6218 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 6218 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 80% of the US · above 41% 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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