Garrett County property record for 705 E Alder St, Oakland, MD 21550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,242 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,005 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-003550 |
| Primary APN | 17-003550 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,242 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 18 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 590 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 E ALDER ST |
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21550-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 0.50 AC 705 E ALDER ST OAKLAND |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANTS ADD OAKLAND TOWN |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EAST OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Oakland Historic District listed 1984 · 175 contributing resources · NRIS 84001798 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 E ALDER ST, OAKLAND, MD 21550-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1704 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Property Address | 705 E ALDER ST, OAKLAND, MD 21550-1607 |
| Document Number | 0020410227 |
| Book / Page | 002041 / 000227 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 E ALDER ST OAKLAND MD 215501607, OAKLAND, MD 21550-1607 |
| Document Number | 0020410227 |
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| Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002041/000227 |
| Name | LAURENCE J & BARBARA S MILLER |
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| Address | 705 E ALDER ST, OAKLAND, MD 21550-1607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Garrett County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett County |
| Municipality | Oakland Town |
| Unified School District | Garrett County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,005.00 (+5.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $226,867 (+23.39%) | $235,400 (+5.75%) Land $25,000 Building $210,400 |
| 2023 | $2,841.00 Homeowner's exemption | $183,867 | $222,600 Land $25,000 Building $197,600 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF OAKLAND serves 1,850 people · EPA ID MD0110008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
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