
The Bell | Fenton Team is pleased to announce the sale of the wooded building lot at 509 Brant Road in Swanton, Maryland, for $95,000. We represented the sellers in the transaction, and the property sold for approximately 95.1% of its $99,900 asking price.
We sincerely appreciate the sellers choosing Mike and me to represent them. Every property sale is important, whether it involves a lakefront home, vacation retreat, condominium, acreage, or building lot. We are grateful for their trust and the opportunity to help them successfully complete this transaction.
509 Brant Road Sale Details
Here are the key details from the sale:
- Property: 509 Brant Road, Swanton, Maryland
- Property type: Wooded residential building lot
- Lot size: Approximately 0.44 acres
- Asking price: $99,900
- Final sale price: $95,000
- Sale-to-list-price ratio: Approximately 95.1%
- Utilities: Public sewer hookup available
- Representation: The Bell | Fenton Team represented the sellers
- Location: Near Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park
View the property information and photographs for 509 Brant Road.
A Wooded Homesite Near Deep Creek Lake
509 Brant Road offered an appealing combination of wooded privacy and convenient access to the Deep Creek Lake area.
The lot provided a potential setting for a custom vacation retreat or full-time Garrett County residence. Its wooded surroundings created a sense of privacy, while the location kept the property close to the lake and many of the area’s most popular recreational attractions.
Having access to public sewer was another notable feature. Utility availability can be an important consideration when evaluating land near Deep Creek Lake because it may affect a buyer’s building plans, permitting process, and overall development costs.
Buyers should always verify utility availability, connection requirements, building restrictions, permitting, and the suitability of a property for their intended plans.
Close to Deep Creek Lake and Outdoor Recreation
The property is conveniently located near Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park, giving the new owners access to many of Garrett County’s year-round recreational opportunities.
Nearby activities and attractions include:
- Boating and fishing on Deep Creek Lake
- Public boat launches
- Swimming and lake activities
- Hiking and nature trails
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- Mountain biking
- Restaurants and local shops
- Wisp Resort
- Golf and other outdoor recreation
This location offered the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful wooded setting without being far from the attractions and services that make the Deep Creek Lake area a popular place to own property.
Selling Building Lots and Land Near Deep Creek Lake
Selling vacant land requires a different marketing approach than selling a completed home. Buyers often want detailed information about utilities, access, topography, zoning, community restrictions, septic or sewer availability, and potential building considerations.
Effective land marketing should help prospective buyers understand both the property itself and the possibilities it may offer. For 509 Brant Road, aerial photography was especially useful because it helped illustrate the lot’s wooded setting and its proximity to Deep Creek Lake.
When marketing land, Mike and I focus on important details such as:
- Property location and access
- Lot size and boundaries
- Available utilities
- Topography and building considerations
- Community or association requirements
- Proximity to Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort
- Local recreational opportunities
- Current land inventory and comparable sales
- Professional photography and aerial imagery
- Online exposure to prospective land buyers
Local Experience Matters When Buying or Selling Land
Mike and I handle a significant share of the building-lot and land sales in the Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort area. That experience helps us understand the questions buyers commonly ask and the information sellers should gather before bringing a property to market.
Land throughout Garrett County can vary considerably. Two lots located only a short distance apart may have different utility access, topography, community restrictions, road-maintenance arrangements, or development considerations.
Our local experience allows us to help clients evaluate those differences and coordinate with the appropriate county offices, utility providers, surveyors, builders, and other professionals when needed.
Grateful to Represent the Sellers
We are grateful that the sellers of 509 Brant Road trusted the Bell | Fenton Team to represent them.
Our responsibility extended beyond placing the property on the market. We helped position the lot for prospective buyers, communicate its location and features, manage inquiries, negotiate the transaction, and coordinate the process through closing.
Congratulations to our sellers, and thank you for allowing us to be part of this important transaction. We also congratulate the new owners and wish them the best as they consider their plans for the property.
Looking for Land Near Deep Creek Lake?
If you are searching for a building lot, wooded acreage, lake-access parcel, or homesite near Wisp Resort, Mike and I would be glad to help.
We can assist buyers with:
- Identifying available properties
- Comparing communities and locations
- Reviewing utility information
- Understanding common building considerations
- Obtaining available surveys and property documents
- Coordinating with local builders and other professionals
- Preparing and negotiating an offer
- Managing the purchase through closing
Our knowledge of Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Resort, and the surrounding Garrett County communities can help you make a more informed decision when purchasing land.
Thinking About Selling a Building Lot or Acreage?
If you own undeveloped land near Deep Creek Lake or elsewhere in Garrett County, contact us for a property-specific market analysis.
We can review recent comparable sales, competing inventory, utility information, location, topography, community features, and current buyer demand to help determine an appropriate marketing strategy.
Whether you are selling a single building lot, lake-area acreage, or a larger tract of land, the Bell | Fenton Team would be glad to put our local knowledge and marketing experience to work for you.
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 509 Brant Road sell for?
The wooded building lot at 509 Brant Road sold for $95,000.
What was the asking price?
The property was offered for $99,900 and sold for approximately 95.1% of its asking price.
Where is 509 Brant Road located?
The property is located in Swanton, Maryland, near Deep Creek Lake and Deep Creek Lake State Park.
How large is the lot?
The property contains approximately 0.44 acres.
Is public sewer available at 509 Brant Road?
The listing indicated that a public sewer hookup was available. Buyers should independently confirm current availability, connection requirements, fees, and capacity with the appropriate utility authority.
Who represented the sellers?
The sellers were represented by Jon Bell and Mike Fenton of the Bell | Fenton Team at Railey Realty.
Who can help me buy or sell land near Deep Creek Lake?
The Bell | Fenton Team assists buyers and sellers with building lots, acreage, lake-area properties, mountain homes, and other real estate throughout Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Resort, and Garrett County, Maryland.