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Property Description
Premium lakefront in a Premium Location! If you are looking for prime lake-frontage this is a must see. Located on a peaceful cove with level lakefront, a private Type A boat dock, and expansive lake views, the 4 bedroom 2 bath cottage with detached 2-car garage offers a convenient location, expansive views from almost every room and great water depth. Newly renovated bathrooms, bedrooms, and recreation areas. Situated in the heart of Deep Creek Lake, this property is truly close to everything: 1 mile to Deep Creek Lake State Park, 2 miles to Deep Creeks best restaurants, 2.5 miles to Garrett Cinemas and Arrowhead Market, 3.7 miles to marinas, 8 miles to Wisp Resort, easy access by water to the Deep Creek Yacht Club, 6 miles to Thousand Acres Golf Club and about 10 miles to Lodestone Golf Course and attractions like Swallow Falls and Herrington Manor State Parks. The property also offers easy access to I-68 and Corridor H. The location on the lake is ideal for all outdoor activities, including Boating, Sailing, Kayaking, Water Skiing, Tubing, and Surfing. The property comes with a Type A dock which allows 2 power boats and a third vessel like a WaveRunner or sailboat. This charming cottage includes a main level primary suite, an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, large spaces for entertainment, 2 full bathrooms, a separate dining room, central A/C, public sewer (avoiding the construction restrictions imposed by septic systems), and 100 feet of level lake frontage. The coveted southern exposure offers all day sun to the dock, yard, firepit, and lakeside deck. Two-car garage. Level outdoor parking area ideal for all weather conditions. Large building envelope for expansion of existing cottage or future rebuild. Minimal restrictions. No HOA fees. Holds a TVRU rental license for 4 bedrooms, 12-person occupancy. Properties with this location, accessibility, level lake frontage, and capacity for expansion afforded by public sewer are a rare find. Schedule your appointment today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 Windy Cove Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,499,990
- Taxes: $7,866 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDGA2009482
- Added to Site: 282 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s)
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Garrett
- Development Name: Beckman's Peninsula
- Subdivision: Beckman's Peninsula
- Driving Directions: Rt. 219 to Glendale Road. Turn right on to Beckman's Peninsula Road. Turn right on to Windy Cove Road. House will be on the left.
- Location Details: Lake
School Information
- School District: Garrett County Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cottage
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Wood Walls, Wood Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings,
- Windows: Casement
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,892
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,508 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1974
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Property View: Lake, Water, Panoramic
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.57
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 24,892
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
- Lot Features: Premium, Open, Level, No Thru Street, Rear Yard, Front Yard
- Zoning: LR
- Lot Description: Premium, Open, Level, No Thru Street, Rear Yard, Front Yard
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Waterski/Wakeboard, Swimming Allowed
- Water Front Type: Lake
- Water Front Name: Deep Creek Lake
- Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
- Docks: 1
- Power Boats: 3-5
- Non-Power Boats: 1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,020.56
- Assessment Year: 2025
- County Tax: $7,866
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $747,000
- Tax Amount: $7,866
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1508
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 489
Listed by Railey Realty, Inc., Michael N Kennedy
Sold by Taylor Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales, Elizabeth S Spiker Holcomb
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Schools
Schools serving 85 Windy Cove Rd
School District:Garrett County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Broad Ford Elementary School 607 Harvey Winters Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 | PK-5 | 7.5 mi |
Southern Middle School, Oakland, MD 605 Harvey Winters Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 | 6-8 | 7.5 mi |
Southern Garrett High School 345 Oakland Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 | 9-12 | 8.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 85 Windy Cove Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2025
Sold
$1,499,990
-2.53%
MLS
7/29/2025
Price Reduced
$1,539,000
-2.53%
MLS
5/15/2025
Listed
$1,579,000
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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.
85 Windy Cove Road, Swanton, MD 21561 (MLS# MDGA2009482) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,499,990 on September 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 85 Windy Cove 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.

