$180,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

4928 Bethlehem Rd Preston, MD 21655

1 Bed
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
1.83 Acres

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.83 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Preston Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2025

Cute bungalow minutes from Easton and Preston. This nearly 2+/- acre parcel has a well maintained 1 bedroom house offers privacy. Many outbuildings include a detached garage, workshop, green house and sheds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Corson

(410) 310-6275 Jim@jimcorson.com Benson & Mangold, LLC Listed on: 02/20/2025

Benson & Mangold, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Crouch Ozman

(410) 829-7062 kcrouch@bensonandmangold.com Benson & Mangold, LLC License #586315

Benson & Mangold, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,681

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 1.83 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Private Lot
  • Premium Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned VC

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bethlehem Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0604010604

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,681

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 864
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 864
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 276.62
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 864
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Heating Type: Space Heater
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Utilities: Electric Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Internet Services: Broadband

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.83
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 79715.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: VC
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1681.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0604010604
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2025
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Cummings Charles L and Cummings Sylvia H
Bought by
Gonzales Patrick
Seller's Agent
Jim Corson
Benson & Mangold, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kim Crouch Ozman
Benson & Mangold, LLC
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-24.69%
Views
103
Current Estimated Value
$194,027

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,027
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.67%
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Outstanding Balance
$116,483
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,544

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2022
Sold by
Cummings Charles L and Cummings Sylvia H
Bought by
Cummings Charles L and Cummings Sylvia H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2002
Sold by
Chance Vernon W and Chance Jean B
Bought by
Cummings Charles L and Warfield Sylvia H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1983
Sold by
Carroll Aaron W
Bought by
Chance Vernon W and Chance Jean B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,000
Interest Rate
13.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1981
Sold by
Carroll Aaron W and Carroll Karen L
Bought by
Carroll Aaron W
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $180,000 Eastern Shore Title
Deed $180,000 Eastern Shore Title
Quit Claim Deed $83,000 New Title Company Name
Quit Claim Deed $83,000 New Title Company Name
Deed $85,000 --
Deed $27,500 --
Deed $27,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $117,000 New Conventional
Closed $117,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $83,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $17,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $180,000 -24.7% $208 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $239,000 -- $277 / 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 $1,784 $157,867 $0 $0
2024 $1,657 $148,433 $0 $0
2023 $1,518 $139,000 $63,700 $75,300
2022 $1,457 $133,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,911 $127,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,394 $122,200 $63,700 $58,500
2019 $2,714 $120,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,347 $118,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,335 $116,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $116,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,173 $116,800 $0 $0
2014 $1,173 $119,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDCM2005342

Bright MLS

APN: 04-010604