Off MarketHistoric · 90 yrs

5 Driftwood Dr

Swanton, MD, 21561 • 21561 • Garrett County

$1,017,600

$677/sqft

3Beds

1Baths

1,504Sqft

0.8 acLot

1936Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Character Home

Built 1936 · 90 years of history

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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$677/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1936 · Historic

Charming and cozy original lake cottage on level lakefront with Southwestern exposure and unobstructed views. This place is spectacular and perfect for those who appreciate authentic Deep Creek Cottages ! Incredible Sunsets !

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$6,291/month

Principal & Interest$4,934

Property Tax$1,018

Insurance$339

Down payment20% ($203,520)

3%50%

Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $814,080 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1936

HeatingBaseboard, Electric

CoolingNone

ParkingNo Data

Lot0.80 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1936

Systems

HeatingBaseboard, Electric

CoolingNone

RoofShake / Shingle

ConstructionFrame

Parking & Outdoor

Lot0.80 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood21561

Annual tax$7,935

Parcel18006758

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Heating

Baseboard

Electric

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Other

Construction

Frame

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$1,017,600

Est. rent$1,388/mo

Tax rate0.83%

Price/sqft$677

Tour days6

How are the schools in Swanton?

3 schools rated nearby

Broad Ford Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

7.2 mi

Southern Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

7.3 mi

Southern Garrett High School

High • Public • 9-12

8.2 mi

Location

Swanton, MD, 21561

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Price history

4 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Sep 2, 2015Listing Removed$549,000$365Railey Realty Inc.

Jul 24, 2015Price Change$549,000$365Railey Realty Inc.

Jun 3, 2015Price Change$589,000$392Railey Realty Inc.

May 1, 2015Listed For Sale$669,000$445Railey Realty Inc.

Listing Removed$549,000

Sep 2, 2015•$365/sqft•Railey Realty Inc.

Price Change$549,000

Jul 24, 2015•$365/sqft•Railey Realty Inc.

Price Change$589,000

Jun 3, 2015•$392/sqft•Railey Realty Inc.

Listed For Sale$669,000

May 1, 2015•$445/sqft•Railey Realty Inc.

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$7,935$671,300

Apr 10, 2024$7,159$612,967

Apr 10, 2023$6,478$554,633

Apr 10, 2022$5,797$496,300

Apr 10, 2021$5,722$489,900

Apr 10, 2020$5,647$483,500

Apr 10, 2019$5,573$477,100

Apr 10, 2018$5,257$477,100

Apr 10, 2017$5,258$477,100

Apr 10, 2016—$478,700

Apr 10, 2015—$478,700

Apr 10, 2014—$478,700

Apr 10, 2013—$622,000

Apr 10, 2012—$622,000

Apr 10, 2011—$622,000

Apr 10, 2010—$625,470

Apr 10, 2009—$602,896

Apr 10, 2008—$580,323

Apr 10, 2007—$557,750

Apr 10, 2006—$487,572

Apr 10, 2005—$417,396

Apr 10, 2004—$347,220

Apr 10, 2003—$309,716

Apr 10, 2002—$270,820

Apr 10, 2001—$233,320

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Swanton, MD • Garrett County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$1,017,600

Est. rent$1,388/mo

30yr rate est.6.10%

Affordability$5,919/mo

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