Garrett County property record for 4256 Bittinger Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 145 acres (6,317,506 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,184 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-006037 |
| Primary APN | 01-006037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 4,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,317,506 sqft (145 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 512 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 12,600 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 006037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4256 BITTINGER RD |
| City | SWANTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21561-2612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 145.03 AC N/S OBRIEN RD SWANTON ALP-E 881/244 Y |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, SWANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
4256 Bittinger Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2007.
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2942 BUMBLE BEE RD, ACCIDENT, MD 21520-1029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200771949 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1347 / 251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4256 BITTINGER RD, SWANTON, MD 21561-2612 |
| Document Number | 0022800359 |
| Book / Page | 2280 / 359 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2942 BUMBLE BEE RD, ACCIDENT, MD 21520-1029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4256 Bittinger Rd was $2,184 with a homeowner's exemption, up 21% 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 | $2,184.00 (+21%) Homeowner's exemption | $213,833 (+13.64%) | $239,500 (-) Land $46,800 Building $192,700 |
| 2025 | $1,805.00 Homeowner's exemption | $188,167 | $239,500 Land $46,800 Building $192,700 |
| 2023 | $1,894.00 | $157,067 | $162,500 Land $44,300 Building $118,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4256 Bittinger Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 4256 Bittinger Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 80% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 300 / 40 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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