5213 Bethlehem Rd, Preston — tax account 0604008197
Single-family house built in 2014, 2,993 ft² on 4.86 acres in Preston, Caroline County, assessed at $870,000; last transfer July 11, 2025 for $875,000.
From the State Department of Assessments and Taxation file as published by the Maryland Department of Planning (MD iMAP) — not the official record. Open the official SDAT record.
Account
| Tax account number | 0604008197 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map 52 Grid 5 Parcel 223 · Lot 22 |
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| Location | 5213 Bethlehem Rd, Preston MD 21655 |
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| Jurisdiction | Caroline County |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | R |
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| Acreage | 4.860 acres (211,702 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 2014 |
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| Above-grade area | 2,993 ft² |
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| Style | 1 Story No Basement |
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| Building type | Standard Unit |
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| Construction | Siding |
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| Quality grade | 6 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — March 2023
| Land | $77,300 |
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| Improvements | $792,700 |
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| Total | $870,000 |
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Last transfer
| Date | July 11, 2025 |
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| Consideration | $875,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 01689, folio 0097 |
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What this means
- Maryland reassesses each property every three years; increases are phased in over the following three years, and the Homestead Tax Credit caps the yearly increase on a principal residence.
- Assessed 265% above the median residential account in Caroline County ($238,500, 11,901 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 1% above the current assessment.
Parcel point of the Maryland Department of Planning — not a survey.
Data: Maryland Department of Planning / SDAT, MD iMAP Parcel Points, retrieved November 1, 2026. Sources and freshness. No owner names or mailing addresses are published.

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