12 N 1st St, Oakland, MD 21550 Property Records

Garrett County property record for 12 N 1st St, Oakland, MD 21550

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$42,000 (Oct 1994)
Tax Bill$1,228 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-006355

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-006355
Alternative APN
  • 006355

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,492 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleConventional
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area136 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number006355
Street Address12 N 1ST ST
CityOAKLAND
StateMD
Zip21550-1200
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR
Legal Description0.11 AC 12 N 1ST ST OAKLAND
Legal SubdivisionWILSONS FIRST ADDITION
JurisdictionGARRETT MD
Township / Civil Division14, WEST OAKLAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3037
Census Tract601

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Oakland Historic District
listed 1984 · 175 contributing resources · NRIS 84001798

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

12 N 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1994.

Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address12 N 1ST ST, OAKLAND, MD 21550-1200
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 28, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number19941188
Deed Book / Page640 / 607
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionGARRETT MD
Recording DateDec 17, 2018
Property Address12 N 1ST ST, OAKLAND, MD 21550-1200
Document Number0021100423
Book / Page002110 / 000423
Instrument DateDec 13, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 2, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 N 1ST ST OAKLAND MD 215501200, OAKLAND, MD 21550-1200

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12 N 1st St was $1,228 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.9% from the year before.

Source: Garrett County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyGarrett County
MunicipalityOakland Town
Unified School DistrictGarrett County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,228.00 (+0.9%) Homeowner's exemption$85,467 (+3.6%)$91,400 (+10.79%) Land $10,700 Building $80,700
2025$1,217.00 Homeowner's exemption$82,500 Land $10,700 Building $71,800$82,500 Land $10,700 Building $71,800
2023$1,167.00 Homeowner's exemption$72,633$82,500 Land $10,700 Building $71,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12 N 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 1, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12 N 1st St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF OAKLAND
serves 1,850 people · EPA ID MD0110008
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mountain Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Glo Fiber
Cable
1,000 / 50
Pogozone powered by Neubeam
Fixed Wireless
300 / 40

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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