Garrett County property record for 565 Ben Dewitt Rd, Oakland, MD 21550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 3.79 acres (165,092 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,677 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-010110 |
| Primary APN | 08-010110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 165,092 sqft (3.79 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 315 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 010110 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 565 BEN DEWITT RD |
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21550-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3.79 AC LOT 7 PHASE 1 ROYAL CHARLOTTE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL CHARLOTTE SUB |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 8, RED HOUSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
565 Ben Dewitt Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2015.
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 OLD POINTE RD, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585-7699 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018540500 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 565 Ben Dewitt Rd was $1,677, up 6.4% 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 | $1,677.00 (+6.41%) | $148,200 (+8.49%) Land $31,600 Building $116,600 | $148,200 (-) Land $31,600 Building $116,600 |
| 2025 | $1,576.00 | $136,600 | $148,200 Land $31,600 Building $116,600 |
| 2023 | $1,354.00 | $113,400 Land $25,200 Building $88,200 | $113,400 Land $25,200 Building $88,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 565 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 565 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 | 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
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