Discover tranquility in this unique log home nestled on a beautiful lakefront lot. With five unique bedrooms and four luxurious baths, this charming retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort. Imagine mornings by the water and evenings by the fireplace, all within your own secluded paradise. Charming touches throughout, with a vaulted ceiling living area and a stone gas fireplace. Charming wood and log ceilings throughout the main level. The kitchen is a delight with a large pantry off of it. The dining area has room for all and steps out to a deck for outside dining. The perfectly private and spacious primary bedroom is an oasis, with a private balcony. It has a beautifully appointed, recently added bath with a wonderful tiled shower and double sink. There is a second perfectly appointed recent bath addition on the upper level that also has a double sink and tiled shower. A cathedral bunk room and laundry completes the upstairs picture. Main level bedroom and charming bath, with a lower level family room, 2 bedrooms and a bath. Room for all your family and friends! Just steps to your hot tub. At the water's edge there is a landscaped fire pit and a private Type A dock. If the electricity goes out in one of our beautiful winter storms, no problem, as the home has a generator! Don't miss your chance to own this exquisite piece of lakefront living!
Sold for $1,497,500
$1,497,500
478 Lake Forest Dr, Oakland, MD 21550
5beds
2,688sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.48 Acres Lot
$1,596,100 Zestimate®
$557/sqft
$3,061 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,596,100
$1.48M - $1.74M
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Listed by:
Susan Bell 301-501-9072,
Railey Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Larry Smith, 532070
Railey Realty, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDGA2007740
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Basement
- Area: 1050
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Laminate, Concrete
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,961
- Total interior livable area: 2,688 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,911
- Finished area below ground: 777
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Private Beach, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath, Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, Lake, Boat - Length Limit, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Limited hours of Personal Watercraft Operation (PWC), Private Access, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
- Body of water: Deep Creek Lake
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 80
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Fishing Available
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1218029693
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $557/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,087,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,540
- Date on market: 7/25/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | Sold | $1,497,500-4.9%$557/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDGA2007740 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2024 | Contingent | $1,575,000$586/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDGA2007740 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000+21.2%$586/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDGA2007740 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2022 | Sold | $1,300,000+2%$484/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDGA2002198 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2022 | Contingent | $1,275,000$474/sqft |
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| 2/26/2022 | Price change | $1,275,000-8.9%$474/sqft |
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| 2/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+27.9%$521/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDGA2002198 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2020 | Sold | $1,095,000+0.6%$407/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Pending sale | $1,089,000$405/sqft |
Source: Railey Realty #MDGA133286 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,089,000$405/sqft |
Source: Railey Realty #MDGA133286 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2020 | Listing removed | $1,089,000$405/sqft |
Source: Railey Realty #MDGA133286 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,089,000+46.2%$405/sqft |
Source: Railey Realty #MDGA133286 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2018 | Sold | $745,000-6.3%$277/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2018 | Price change | $795,000-2.5%$296/sqft |
Source: Railey Realty, Inc. #1004387599 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $815,000+2.5%$303/sqft |
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| 10/25/2013 | Sold | $794,900-6.4%$296/sqft |
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| 6/27/2013 | Price change | $849,000-1.2%$316/sqft |
Source: Railey Realty, Inc. #GA8094223 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2013 | Listed for sale | $859,000+171700%$320/sqft |
Source: iseemedia #GA8094223 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2007 | Sold | $500-99.5% |
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| 2/6/1996 | Sold | $103,250+32.4%$38/sqft |
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| 1/17/1995 | Sold | $78,000$29/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,030 +18.4% | $1,271,600 +17% |
| 2024 | $12,696 +20.5% | $1,087,000 +20.5% |
| 2023 | $10,540 +25.7% | $902,400 +25.7% |
| 2022 | $8,384 +2.3% | $717,800 +2.3% |
| 2021 | $8,195 +2.4% | $701,633 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $8,006 +2.4% | $685,467 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $7,817 +18% | $669,300 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $6,627 -10.2% | $601,400 -10.1% |
| 2017 | $7,376 | $669,300 +43.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $465,600 |
| 2015 | -- | $465,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $465,600 -22.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $598,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $598,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $598,800 -0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $604,530 +8.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $558,572 +9% |
| 2008 | -- | $512,616 +9.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $466,660 +14.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $408,520 +18.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $344,510 +20.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $286,370 +12.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $255,440 +29.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $197,510 +16.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $169,330 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21550
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Broad Ford Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 6.4 mi
- 5/10Southern Garrett High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Broadford
- Middle: Southern Middle
- High: Southern Garrett High
- 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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