Garrett County property record for 8709 Bittinger Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 2.21 acres (96,268 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Jun 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $254 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-000839 |
| Primary APN | 12-000839 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 96,268 sqft (2.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 342 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 392 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 000839 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8709 BITTINGER RD |
| City | SWANTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21561-2427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.21 AC W/S BITTINGER RD PLEASANT VALLEY |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 12, BITTINGER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
8709 Bittinger Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1987.
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8709 BITTINGER RD, SWANTON, MD 21561-2427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 496 / 61 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8709 Bittinger Rd was $254 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $254.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,200 Land $31,800 Building $132,400 | $164,200 Land $31,800 Building $132,400 |
| 2023 | $168.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,800 Land $25,300 Building $98,500 | $123,800 Land $25,300 Building $98,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8709 Bittinger 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 | 4 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 8709 Bittinger 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 66% of the US · above 70% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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