Garrett County property record for 1244 Ben Dewitt Rd, Oakland, MD 21550
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 63.2 acres (2,755,170 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Feb 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,588 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-004242 |
| Primary APN | 08-004242 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,755,170 sqft (63.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 536 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Milk House | 264 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 004242 |
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| Street Address | 1244 BEN DEWITT RD |
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21550-2512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 63.25 AC S/S BEN DEWITT RD SUNNYSIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | THE WIDOWS FANCY |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 8, RED HOUSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4033 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
1244 Ben Dewitt Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1244 BEN DEWITT RD, OAKLAND, MD 21550-2512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 599 / 598 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023570361 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1244 BEN DEWITT RD, OAKLAND, MD 21550-2512 |
| Document Number | 0023570361 |
| Book / Page | 2357 / 361 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1244 BEN DEWITT RD, OAKLAND, MD 21550-2512 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1244 Ben Dewitt Rd was $1,588 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Garrett County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett County |
| Unified School District | Garrett County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,588.00 (+1.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $159,200 (+8.05%) Land $34,300 Building $124,900 | $159,200 (-) Land $34,300 Building $124,900 |
| 2025 | $1,559.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,333 | $159,200 Land $34,300 Building $124,900 |
| 2023 | $1,473.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,600 Land $29,300 Building $94,300 | $123,600 Land $29,300 Building $94,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1244 Ben Dewitt Rd 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 1244 Ben Dewitt Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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