Located in the heart of Preston, this classic 1900-built home offers a solid opportunity for both homeowners and investors alike. Inside, the home features 3 bedrooms and1.5 bathrooms and a functional layout that includes a combined laundry room, bath, and mudroom with direct access to the back deck—adding everyday practicality. The kitchen has been updated with durable luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, offering a clean and low-maintenance foundation for the space. Enjoy outdoor living from both the covered front porch and the rear porch, providing comfortable areas to relax or entertain. With its central location and existing rental history, this property presents a strong investment opportunity or a chance to make it your own.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (9/18)
$199,900
156 Main St, Preston, MD 21655
3beds
1,694sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional layoutCovered front porchRear porch
- 162 days
- 632
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chuck Mangold JR. 410-924-8832,
Benson & Mangold, LLC 4108226665
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCM2007064
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,694
- Total interior livable area: 1,694 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,694
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0604005856
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Preston
- Municipality: Preston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,070
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,842/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Price change | $199,900-9.1%$118/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDCM2007064 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $219,900-21.4%$130/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCM2007064 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+161.8%$165/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCM2007064 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2014 | Listing removed | $106,900$63/sqft |
Source: Lacaze-Meredith Real Estate, A Long & Foster Company #CM8325258 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2014 | Pending sale | $106,900$63/sqft |
Source: Lacaze-Meredith Real Estate, A Long & Foster Company #CM8325258 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2014 | Price change | $106,900-3.6%$63/sqft |
Source: Lacaze-Meredith Real Estate, A Long & Foster Company #CM8325258 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2014 | Price change | $110,900-1.8%$65/sqft |
Source: Lacaze-Meredith Real Estate, A Long & Foster Company #CM8325258 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $112,900+182.3%$67/sqft |
Source: Lacaze-Meredith Real Estate, A Long & Foster Company #CM8325258 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/1991 | Sold | $40,000$24/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,071 +5.5% | $143,600 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $1,963 +5.8% | $136,100 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $1,854 +5.4% | $128,600 |
| 2022 | $1,760 +5.7% | $128,600 +11.4% |
| 2021 | $1,665 +6% | $115,467 +6% |
| 2020 | $1,570 +2.3% | $108,900 |
| 2019 | $1,534 +36.5% | $108,900 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $1,124 -22% | $103,900 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $1,442 -19% | $101,400 |
| 2016 | $1,781 | $101,400 |
| 2015 | $1,781 | $101,400 -7.7% |
| 2014 | $1,781 | $109,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $109,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $109,900 -19.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $136,760 +5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $129,800 +5.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $122,840 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $115,880 +21.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $95,502 +27.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $75,126 +37.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,750 +9.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $50,110 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $45,470 +11.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $40,830 |
| 2001 | -- | $40,830 |
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Neighborhood: 21655
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Caroline County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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