Garrett County property record for 279 Cheeks Ln, Oakland, MD 21550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 936 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-016562 |
| Primary APN | 14-016562 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 016562 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 CHEEKS LN |
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21550-7613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.41 AC SAM LEWIS TRACT SWALLOW FALLS |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE OAK POINT |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 14, WEST OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2608 BARNES LN, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784-6707 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2693 / 312 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021830003 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 279 CHEEKS LN, OAKLAND, MD 21550-7613 |
| Document Number | 2693000312 |
| Book / Page | 2693 / 312 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $121,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2608 BARNES LN, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784-6707 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 279 CHEEKS LN, OAKLAND, MD 21550-7613 |
| Document Number | 0021830003 |
| Book / Page | 002183 / 000003 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 8422 GENEVA RD PASADENA MD 211222610, PASADENA, MD 21122-2610 |
Source: Garrett County assessment roll, as of August 12, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett County |
| Unified School District | Garrett County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,454.00 (+9.9%) | $125,800 (+13.61%) Land $18,800 Building $107,000 | $125,800 (-) Land $18,800 Building $107,000 |
| 2023 | $1,323.00 | $110,733 | $125,800 Land $18,800 Building $107,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 76% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 300 / 40 |
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