The Bell | Fenton Team is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 6.62 wooded acres on Hazelhurst Road in Swanton, Maryland, for $80,000. Mike Fenton and I represented the buyer in the transaction.
This sale was especially meaningful because it continued a client relationship that began nearly a decade ago. I originally helped the buyer purchase their neighboring 57-acre property in 2017. When this adjoining parcel became available, they reached out to us again for assistance.
The acquisition squares off their existing property, adds more road frontage, and provides additional privacy around their Garrett County retreat.
Hazelhurst Road Land Sale Details
The key details of the transaction include:
- Property: Hazelhurst Road, Swanton, Maryland
- Property type: Wooded acreage
- Lot size: Approximately 6.62 acres
- Asking price: $89,900
- Sale price: $80,000
- Buyer representation: Bell | Fenton Team of Railey Realty
- Property setting: Wooded land with streams
- Location: Hazelhurst area near Deep Creek Lake
- Purpose of purchase: Expansion of an adjoining 57-acre property
View the Hazelhurst Road property information.
Expanding a Neighboring Garrett County Property
Adjoining land can offer value beyond the acreage itself. In this case, the buyer already owned the neighboring 57-acre property and recognized an opportunity to improve its overall configuration.
Purchasing the additional 6.62 acres provided several practical benefits:
- It created a more complete and balanced property shape
- It added road frontage
- It increased the total acreage
- It provided an additional privacy buffer
- It gave the owners more wooded land to explore and enjoy
- It helped provide greater control over the land surrounding their existing property
Opportunities to acquire adjoining land do not arise often. When they do, property owners may want to consider how the additional acreage could affect privacy, access, road frontage, recreational use, and the property’s long-term appeal.
Wooded Acreage Near Deep Creek Lake
The Hazelhurst Road property offered approximately 6.62 wooded acres in a peaceful section of Swanton, Maryland.
Mature trees and streams running through the property created a scenic natural setting. The land was well suited for outdoor recreation, exploring, wildlife observation, or simply preserving additional privacy around the buyer’s neighboring property.
The Hazelhurst area provides a quiet Garrett County mountain setting while remaining within convenient reach of Deep Creek Lake and the surrounding communities.
A Client Relationship That Began in 2017
One of the most rewarding parts of working in real estate is developing relationships that continue long after a transaction is complete.
I originally helped these clients purchase their 57-acre property in 2017. They remained in touch over the years, and when the adjoining land became available, they trusted Mike and me to help them again.
Real estate needs change with time. A client may initially purchase a home or acreage and later decide to acquire neighboring land, sell part of a property, build a new home, or explore other opportunities.
We are always grateful when former clients continue to call on us for guidance. Their continued confidence is something we never take for granted.
Why Adjoining Land Can Be Valuable
When land bordering an existing property becomes available, purchasing it may offer benefits that are difficult to reproduce later.
Depending on the property, adjoining acreage may help an owner:
- Increase privacy
- Protect wooded surroundings
- Add recreational space
- Improve the shape of the existing property
- Gain additional road frontage
- Create more separation from future development
- Expand access points
- Preserve natural features
- Provide space for future plans
Every parcel is different. Property owners should evaluate boundaries, access, zoning, utilities, topography, environmental features, title matters, and potential restrictions before purchasing additional land.
A survey and professional advice from the appropriate land-use, legal, environmental, and construction professionals may also be helpful.
Buying Land in Garrett County, Maryland
Purchasing wooded acreage requires a different type of due diligence than buying an existing home.
Important items to investigate may include:
- Recorded property boundaries
- Surveys and plats
- Legal access and road frontage
- Zoning and permitted uses
- Utility availability
- Well and septic requirements
- Existing or potential perc sites
- Streams, wetlands, and floodplain considerations
- Easements and rights-of-way
- Community restrictions
- Timber and recreational use
- Financing options for vacant land
- Property taxes and assessments
The Bell | Fenton Team can help buyers gather available property information, identify important questions, and coordinate with the appropriate county agencies and professionals.
Experience With Land and Acreage Near Deep Creek Lake
Mike and I handle a significant share of the building-lot and acreage transactions throughout Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Resort, and Garrett County.
Our local experience includes helping clients purchase and sell:
- Wooded building lots
- Large-acreage tracts
- Lake-access land
- Homesites near Wisp Resort
- Recreational acreage
- Adjoining parcels
- Properties with public utilities
- Rural land with private well and septic requirements
No two land transactions are exactly alike. Local knowledge is especially valuable when comparing access, topography, utilities, restrictions, and potential uses among different properties.
Congratulations to Our Buyers
We congratulate our buyers on adding this 6.62-acre parcel to their existing property.
The purchase gives them more road frontage, additional privacy, and a property configuration that better complements the 57 acres they purchased in 2017.
Most importantly, we appreciate their continued friendship and trust. It was a pleasure helping them again, and we look forward to seeing how they enjoy the expanded property in the years ahead.
Looking to Buy or Sell Land in Garrett County?
If you are considering buying or selling a building lot, adjoining parcel, recreational property, or large-acreage tract near Deep Creek Lake, Mike and I would be glad to help.
Whether you are searching for land to complement a property you already own or preparing to sell acreage in Garrett County, we can provide local market knowledge and transaction guidance from the initial search through closing.
Contact the Bell | Fenton Team
Jon Bell | Railey Realty
Cell: (301) 501-0735
Email: JBell@Railey.com
Mike Fenton | Railey Realty
Cell: (484) 716-7228
Email: MFenton@Railey.com
Railey Realty Office: (301) 387-2000
Website: DCLRealEstate.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did the 6.62-acre Hazelhurst Road property sell for?
The wooded parcel sold for $80,000.
Where is the property located?
The property is located on Hazelhurst Road in Swanton, Maryland, near Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County.
How large is the property?
The parcel contains approximately 6.62 wooded acres.
Why did the buyer purchase the land?
The buyer owned the neighboring 57-acre property. Purchasing the adjoining parcel squared off their land, added road frontage, and provided additional privacy.
Did the property have any natural features?
Yes. The wooded property included mature trees and streams meandering through the acreage.
Who represented the buyer?
Jon Bell and Mike Fenton of the Bell | Fenton Team at Railey Realty represented the buyer.
Can adjoining land increase the value of an existing property?
Adjoining land may improve privacy, road frontage, access, recreational space, or the overall configuration of an existing property. Its effect on market value depends on the characteristics of both parcels and should be evaluated individually.
Who can help me buy or sell land near Deep Creek Lake?
Jon Bell and Mike Fenton assist buyers and sellers with building lots, wooded acreage, adjoining parcels, and other real estate throughout Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Resort, and Garrett County, Maryland.