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Garrett County · Oakland, MDOakland, MD property taxes. A flat year. Look closely.
The typical home in Oakland was worth about $279,000 in January 2026, 1.2% less than a year earlier. A notice that went up anyway deserves a second look.
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What Oakland home values did
Oakland values fell 1.2% in the year to January 2026, and sat 1.5% under the February 2025 high. That's in line with Garrett County as a whole (-0.7%).
Since January, values have risen 1.0% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $217,000 | +8.4% |
| January 2022 | $259,000 | +19.3% |
| January 2023 | $264,000 | +1.8% |
| January 2024 | $273,000 | +3.6% |
| January 2025 | $283,000 | +3.4% |
| January 2026 | $279,000 | -1.2% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $282,000 | +1.0% since January |
Peak since 2021: $284,000 in February 2025. January 2026 was 1.5% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Oakland home lost 1.2% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) office should be able to explain it.
How Oakland compares nearby
Among 7 Garrett County places, Oakland has the 5th largest drop from its peak and the 4th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 47th of 343 Maryland places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | $279,000 | -1.2% | -1.5% |
| Grantsville | $232,000 | +0.0% | -0.9% |
| Swanton | $577,000 | -1.7% | -2.6% |
| Accident | $307,000 | +1.3% | At peak |
| Friendsville | $220,000 | -4.4% | -4.6% |
| Mc Henry | $629,000 | +0.8% | -5.7% |
| Barton | $115,000 | +5.5% | -3.5% |
Deadline and where to file
Oakland values are set by the local State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) office. Appeal within 45 days of the date on your Notice of Assessment. The 45 day count starts the day after the notice date, and appeals postmarked by day 45 count. In the two years between regular reassessments you can file a petition for review instead, due by the first working day after January 1. If you buy a home, you can also appeal within 60 days of the transfer.
Reading this in fall 2026? Maryland reassesses one third of properties each year. Group 2 was reassessed for 2026 and notices went out December 30, 2025, so that window has closed. Group 3 is reassessed effective January 1, 2027, with notices expected around the end of 2026, and then you have 45 days from your notice date. Group 1 follows in 2028. Check your account on the SDAT property search to see your group and notice date.
The Garrett County guide covers the full Maryland appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Oakland case
The numbers above describe the typical Oakland home, not yours. In a smaller or rural market, sales can be sparse. Explain why each sale you use still compares with your home.
- Bring recent sales of similar homes and any photos or repair estimates showing condition problems.
Get your Oakland appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Maryland appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Maryland forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: SDAT Assessment Appeal Process, SDAT Property Owner's Bill of Rights, SDAT Homestead Tax Credit Program, SDAT 2026 reassessment press release, Dec 30, 2025. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.