Garrett County property record for 243 Swanton Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $832 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-004980 |
| Primary APN | 01-004980 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 270 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 004980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 SWANTON RD |
| City | SWANTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21561-1028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.34 AC W/S SWANTON RD ALTAMONT |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, SWANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
243 Swanton Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 SWANTON RD, SWANTON, MD 21561-1028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019280046 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 243 Swanton Rd was $832 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1% 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 | $832.00 (+0.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,800 (+8.72%) | $91,600 (-) Land $11,900 Building $79,700 |
| 2025 | $824.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,000 | $91,600 Land $11,900 Building $79,700 |
| 2023 | $797.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,000 | $71,200 Land $10,800 Building $60,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Swanton 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 | 4 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 243 Swanton Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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