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21579 Tanyard Rd, Preston, MD, 21655

4beds
2baths
1,816sqft
$225,000
$124price/sqft
$1,725/moest. monthly cost
$69,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity awaits on this peaceful 1.46± acre wooded parcel in Preston. Tucked among mature trees, this property offers a private country setting with endless potential for its next chapter. The existing ranch-style home is being conveyed as part of an estate and is being sold AS-IS, including all remaining personal property and contents. Buyers should plan to complete their own due diligence regarding the condition of the home. Whether you're searching for your next renovation project or envisioning the possibilities this beautiful homesite has to offer, this property provides a rare chance to invest in a quiet, rural setting. No Inside Photos

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Preston Elementary SchoolGrades PK-54.7 mi
4/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1984

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Construction materials: Stick Built

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 4

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,816

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Electric
  • Cooling features: Other,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,816
  • Total interior livable area: 1,816 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 0604022122
  • Zoning: R
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.46 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Drought
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maryland Counties

Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,137$13,644
Home Insurance *$107$1,284
Property Taxes $200$2,400
Electricity $281$3,374
Total$1,725$20,700
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$59,142/yr
40% on housing$51,750/yr
45% on housing$46,000/yr

Maryland FAIR Plan Programs

Maryland Joint Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 678Commercial: 44
Total Premiums$854,000
Total Exposure$326.56M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.0%
10.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$124This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 21655$144
Caroline County$209

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 21655
Caroline County$201

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-10Pending sale$225,000
2026-08-05Listed for sale$225,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKaitlyn Collins
BrokerageBenson & Mangold, LLC

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