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$642,973$496 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5481 BETHLEHEM RD

PRESTON, MD 21655
1
Baths
1,296 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
64.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$643K
$509K low$777K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,370 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$224,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$211,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCAROLINE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.64.81
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 720 ft²Porch · 428 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Preston Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi
H
Colonel Richardson High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
M
Colonel Richardson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi

District: Caroline County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21655These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.77 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,033
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

5481 Bethlehem Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Caroline County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Caroline County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Caroline County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Caroline County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Preston 21655

What homes are worth in Preston 21655

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$100K$939K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Preston 21655.

How it measures up in Preston 21655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preston 21655.

Estimated value$642,973
CheaperTypical $334,751Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$496
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size64.81 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 5481 Bethlehem Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston 21655Caroline County
Estimated valuepricier than$642,97391% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$496almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²29% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than64.81 ac95% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than192414% of homes18% of homes

About 5481 Bethlehem Rd

How much is 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD is $642,973 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $508,945 to $777,001. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD last sell?

5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD?

5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 64.81-acre lot.

When was 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD built?

5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD?

5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD is assigned to Preston Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Colonel Richardson High School (high), rated C+; Colonel Richardson Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Caroline County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD compare to other homes in Preston 21655?

Among the 1,985 homes in Preston 21655, it is worth more than 91% of them ($642,973 against a typical $334,751), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($496 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (64.81 ac against a typical 1.25 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1924 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Caroline County, it is worth more than 94% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5481 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD was $2,370. The county assessed it at $224,600.

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