Garrett County property record for 494 Lee Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,934 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-005597 |
| Primary APN | 04-005597 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 005597 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 LEE RD |
| City | SWANTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21561-1446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5.00 AC S/S MARYLAND HWY BACKBONE MTN |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, BLOOMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
494 Lee Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 LEE RD, SWANTON, MD 21561-1446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Deed, Transfer DEEP CRK TITLE GROUP LLC, DEEP CREEK TITLE GROUP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2571 / 124 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009290152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 494 LEE RD, SWANTON, MD 21561-1446 |
| Document Number | 0025370250 |
| Book / Page | 2537 / 250 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $183.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 494 LEE RD, SWANTON, MD 21561-1446 |
| Document Number | 0025370253 |
| Book / Page | 2537 / 253 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | DEEP CRK TITLE GROUP LLC, DEEP CREEK TITLE GROUP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 783, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034-0783 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Lee Rd was $1,934, up 37.4% 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 | $1,934.00 (+37.36%) | $168,533 (+41.43%) | $217,900 (-) Land $26,000 Building $191,900 |
| 2025 | $1,408.00 | $119,167 | $217,900 Land $26,000 Building $191,900 |
| 2023 | $853.00 | $67,933 | $69,800 Land $24,700 Building $45,100 |
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 494 Lee 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 494 Lee 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 300 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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