NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4896 Bethlehem Rd Preston, MD 21655

Estimated Value: $301,000 - $428,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,716 Sq Ft
$210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 10, 2020

Last sale price $235,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,084/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Preston Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2020

Great opportunity to own a rancher style home located on 3+/- acres of land. The property features a circular driveway, back deck, large yard, front garden beds and brick walk way leading to the front door. Inside you have hardwood floors, two living areas, kitchen with table space, four bedrooms, gas fireplace, and a beauty shop room. The attached two car garage has additional storage space. Call today to schedule your private tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LEE MARLAND

(302) 542-0347 Lee@griffinhigginsteam.com Keller Williams Realty License #RS-0018613 Listed on: 04/14/2020

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Morris

(443) 262-6142 mmorris@bensonandmangold.com Benson & Mangold, LLC License #5001448

Benson & Mangold, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,793

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned VN

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,716 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Deck

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0604012038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,793

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Table Space, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 1716
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1716
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 136.95
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1716
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Block
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 94000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 69000.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 130680.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: VN
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4490924
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1793.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0604012038
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2020
Closed on
Jul 10, 2020
Sold by
Scheleur Patricia A
Bought by
Sears Michael Joseph and King Brittany Marie
Seller's Agent
LEE MARLAND
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Megan Morris
Benson & Mangold, LLC
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Current Estimated Value
$361,216

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,216
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.08%
Original Mortgage
$237,373
Outstanding Balance
$210,487
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$150,729

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2009
Sold by
Scheleur George T
Bought by
Scheleur Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1984
Sold by
Langley Eleanor B
Bought by
Scheleur George T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,400
Interest Rate
14.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1979
Sold by
Parsons Eura Bayard and Parsons Joy L
Bought by
Langley Eleanor B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$29,700
Interest Rate
11.35%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sears Michael Joseph $235,000 Eastern Shore Ttl Companyac
Scheleur Patricia A -- --
Scheleur George T $66,000 --
Langley Eleanor B $49,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sears Michael Joseph $237,373
Previous Owner Scheleur George T $59,400
Previous Owner Langley Eleanor B $29,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Sold $235,000 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
05/17/2020 05/17/20 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2020 04/14/20 For Sale $235,000 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,571 $229,933 $0 $0
2024 $2,371 $211,667 $0 $0
2023 $2,172 $193,400 $69,000 $124,400
2022 $2,061 $183,267 $0 $0
2020 $920 $163,000 $69,000 $94,000
2019 $1,437 $158,733 $0 $0
2018 $1,640 $154,467 $0 $0
2017 $1,640 $150,200 $0 $0
2016 -- $150,200 $0 $0
2015 -- $150,200 $0 $0
2014 -- $150,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • LEE MARLAND

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    LEE MARLAND

    Keller Williams Realty

    (302) 542-0347

    24 Total Sales

    LEE MARLAND
    Section Image
  • Megan Morris

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Megan Morris

    Benson & Mangold, LLC

    (443) 262-6142

    5 Total Sales

    Megan Morris
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDCM123916

Bright MLS

APN: 04-012038

Maryland Caroline County Preston 21655

4896 Bethlehem Rd, Preston, MD

Not Listed for Sale

Detached

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Bright MLS The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.
Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the Bright MLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site.
The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale.
Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Copyright 2025 Bright MLS, Inc.

Nearby Homes