Caroline County property record for 6983 Dawsons Branch Dr, Preston, MD 21655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 37.3 acres (1,627,402 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,479 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-012445 |
| Primary APN | 04-012445 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,627,402 sqft (37.3 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 012445 |
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| Street Address | 6983 DAWSONS BRANCH DR |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21655-1848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 37.36 AC NW/S GILPINS PT RD NW OF HARMONY |
| Legal Subdivision | GLATFELDER PULP WOOD CO S |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 955500 |
6983 Dawsons Branch Dr, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2016.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6983 DAWSONS BRANCH DR, PRESTON, MD 21655-1848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003575 |
| Deed Book / Page | 492 / 558 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012180239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6983 DAWSONS BRANCH DR, PRESTON, MD 21655-1848 |
| Document Number | 0012400068 |
| Book / Page | 001240 / 000068 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 6983 DAWSONS BRANCH DR PRESTON MD 216551848, PRESTON, MD 21655-1848 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6983 Dawsons Branch Dr was $4,479 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% 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 | $4,479.00 (+2.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $431,800 (+6.05%) Land $291,900 Building $139,900 | $431,800 (-) Land $291,900 Building $139,900 |
| 2025 | $4,355.00 Homeowner's exemption | $407,167 | $431,800 Land $291,900 Building $139,900 |
| 2023 | $3,908.00 Homeowner's exemption | $357,900 Land $266,900 Building $91,000 | $357,900 Land $266,900 Building $91,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6983 Dawsons Branch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 6983 Dawsons Branch Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 86% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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