226 Bench Rd
Swanton, MD 21561
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,568 sqft (on 1.38 acres)
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 sqft
(on 1.38 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Welcome to 226 Bench Road in the coveted Sky Valley community at Deep Creek Lake! Enjoy an oversized, 1.38 acre lot with extended privacy and seclusion just a short golf cart ride to one of the best lake access points at the lake. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on two levels of living. Many recent upgrades including Mini-splits for AC & additional heat source, patio and retaining walls with fire pit, flooring in basement, exterior painting and water heater! Home conveys fully furnished and ready for you to enjoy your time at the lake. Looking to have a boat to enjoy the water? Ask about the 2005 Bayliner boat that could be conveyed separately with the property. Call today to schedule a private showing!
226 Bench Rd, Swanton, MD 21561 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,568 sqft single-family home built in 1987. It last sold for $410,000 on Nov 13, 2023 (14% below the $475,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $456,400, with a rent estimate of $1,951/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$100/Monthly
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 226 Bench Rd
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Interior Details Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished,Garage AccessNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1568 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Electric Water Heater |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump,Baseboard,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ductless,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Architectural ShingleOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Basement,Driveway,Attached |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Waterfront: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Limited hours of Personal Watercraft Operation (PWC), Private Access, Waterski/Wakeboard, Swimming Allowed, LakeResponsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Site Evaluation on File, Septic < # of BRWater Body: Deep Creek Lake |
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1568 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1987 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Raised Ranch/Rambler |
Building Construction Materials: FrameNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 1218038838 |
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Price List Price: $475,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Nov 13 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: CLOSED |
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Direction & Address City: SWANTONCommunity: Sky Valley |
School Information Elementary School District: Garrett County Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: Garrett County Public SchoolsHigh School District: Garrett County Public Schools |
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Building Area Building Area: 3136 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Snow RemovalHOA Name: RICK BROADWATERHas an HOAHOA Fee: $1,200/Annually |
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Lot Area: 1.38 Acres |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Other |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: MDGA2005268Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1568 |
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Nick Fratz-Orr, (301) 616-0473
Railey Realty, Inc.
Bought with: Mike Kennedy, (301) 616-6106, Railey Realty, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#MDGA2005268

Price History for 226 Bench Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 11/13/2023 | $410,000 | Sold | Bright MLS #MDGA2005268 |
| 10/18/2023 | $475,000 | Pending | Bright MLS #MDGA2005268 |
| 10/07/2023 | $475,000 | PriceChange | Bright MLS #MDGA2005268 |
| 08/04/2023 | $485,000 | PendingToActive | Bright MLS #MDGA2005268 |
| 07/28/2023 | $499,900 | Contingent | Bright MLS #MDGA2005268 |
| 06/25/2023 | $499,900 | Listed For Sale | Bright MLS #MDGA2005268 |
| 08/25/2018 | $250,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 07/13/2018 | $260,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/01/2018 | $260,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/20/2018 | $270,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 02/17/2018 | $270,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 02/16/2018 | $270,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 02/10/2018 | $270,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/27/2017 | $270,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/31/2017 | $275,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/18/2017 | $295,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 02/17/2017 | $295,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 01/28/2017 | $295,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/10/2016 | $329,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/28/2016 | $397,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/28/1998 | $140,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Swanton
Last updated May 2026
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $4,190 |
| Assessment | $367,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 226 Bench Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $310,000 | 10/08/25 | 5 | 2 | 1,804 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $585,900 | 05/26/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,352 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $670,000 | 10/10/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,520 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $575,000 | 05/01/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,208 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $463,775 | 04/14/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,961 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $715,000 | 05/01/26 | 3 | 3.5 | 1,792 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $474,900 | 06/11/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,532 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $565,000 | 06/11/26 | 3 | 3 | 1,680 | |
0.75 | Single-Family Home | $315,000 | 06/05/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,512 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $639,000 | 11/04/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,238 |
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83 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
71 % Say there are community events
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say kids play outside
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