Beautifully crafted Log Home with oversized detached garage that has a spacious bonus room and bathroom above for added living space for guests and family. This home in the coveted Sky Valley community has been thoughtfully renovated and upgraded with gorgeous stack stone and many, many extras. This one is worth a look just to get a feel for how much room there is to entertain inside and out, how serene of a wooded lot it is, and Sky Valley has so many features such as lakeside area, walking trails, boat launch, dock area, picnic areas and more. Enjoy outdoor lighting and surround sound, a pond area, covered front porch as well as a nice outdoor eating area. The detached garage has been equipped with insta hot water for cleaning off any and all lake toys and so much storage area. Are you in search of your lake home to enjoy all the beautiful seasons and all of the great activities for all ages - this one could be it! Being sold turnkey, furnished and ready to enjoy. Schedule your tour today!
For sale
$730,000
542 Bench Rd, Swanton, MD 21561
3beds
1,792sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
1.14 Acres Lot
$693,800 Zestimate®
$407/sqft
$87/mo HOA
What's special
Gorgeous stack stonePond areaThoughtfully renovated and upgradedOversized detached garageBeautifully crafted log homeSo much storage areaNice outdoor eating area
- 93 days |
- 912 |
- 30 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 02:10am
Listed by:
Amy Mangum 301-801-4365,
Railey Realty, Inc. 301-387-2000
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDGA2010838
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1232
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished,Heated,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,024
- Total interior livable area: 1,792 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,792
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Storage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Lake
Lot
- Size: 1.14 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1218038862
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sky Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Boat Dock/Slip, Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Lake, Non-Lake Recreational Area, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $1,038 annually
- HOA name: SKY VALLEY
Location
- Region: Swanton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $407/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $556,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,301
- Date on market: 12/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$693,800
$659,000 - $728,000
$2,356/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $730,000+77.2%$407/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDGA2010838 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2005 | Sold | $412,000$230/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,331 +10.8% | $556,600 +13.7% |
| 2024 | $5,716 +15.9% | $489,400 +15.9% |
| 2023 | $4,931 +18.9% | $422,200 +18.9% |
| 2022 | $4,146 +1.2% | $355,000 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $4,098 +1.2% | $350,833 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $4,049 +1.2% | $346,667 +1.2% |
| 2019 | $4,000 +9.2% | $342,500 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,665 -2.9% | $332,600 -2.9% |
| 2017 | $3,774 | $342,500 +9.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $312,800 |
| 2015 | -- | $312,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $312,800 -9.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $344,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $344,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $344,500 -12.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $392,260 +13.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $346,050 +15.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $299,990 +18.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $253,780 +10.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $229,672 +11.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $205,566 +13.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $181,460 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $176,092 +3.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $170,726 +544.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $26,500 |
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Est. payment
$4,192/mo
Principal & interest
$3600
Property taxes
$505
HOA Fees
$87
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Neighborhood: 21561
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Broad Ford Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8.6 mi
- 5/10Southern Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.7 mi
- 5/10Southern Garrett High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Garrett County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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