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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 542 Bench Rd
General
- Sold For: $715,000
- HOA FEE: $87/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $6,301 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDGA2010838
- Added to Site: 132 day(s) ago
Interior
- Furnished: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Boat Dock/Slip, Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Lake, Non-Lake Recreational Area, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
Location
- County: GARRETT
- Subdivision: SKY VALLEY
- Driving Directions: From Railey office head south on 219 (Garrett Hwy) for 5.1 miles, turn left onto Glendale Rd, go 5.4 miles and turn right onto Bittinger Rd (MD-495), go 3.3. miles and turn right onto Sky Valley Rd, go for .7 miles and turn right onto Sky Valley Drive, then .3 miles turn right onto Bench Rd. Home is on the left
School Information
- School District: Garrett County Public Schools
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: SKY VALLEY
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Log Home
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Log
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Heated, Walkout Level
- Foundation: Slab
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,024
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,792 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,792 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2002
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Panoramic, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 49,658
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Trees/Wooded
Water Features
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Front Type: Lake
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $407.37
- Association Fee: $1,038
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- County Tax: $6,301
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $556,600
- Tax Amount: $6,301
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1792
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 62
Listed by Railey Realty, Inc., Amy Webster Mangum
Sold by Railey Realty, Inc., Nick Fratz-Orr
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Schools
Schools serving 542 Bench Rd
School District:Garrett County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Broad Ford Elementary School 607 Harvey Winters Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 | PK-5 | 8.6 mi |
Southern Middle School, Oakland, MD 605 Harvey Winters Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 | 6-8 | 8.7 mi |
Southern Garrett High School 345 Oakland Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 | 9-12 | 9.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 542 Bench Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/01/2026
Sold
$715,000
-2.05%
MLS
12/22/2025
Listed
$730,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
542 Bench Road, Swanton, MD 21561 (MLS# MDGA2010838) is a Single Family property that was sold at $715,000 on May 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 542 Bench Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Swanton? You can browse all Swanton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

