;; Once-in-a-Lifetime Island Opportunity – $55,000 Escape the ordinary and own your very own 11-acre private island nestled between the historic C & O Canal and the Potomac River. Located in Oldtown, MD, this rare slice of paradise offers the ultimate recreational retreat—perfect for camping, fishing, hunting, or simply enjoying nature's serenity. Surrounded by natural beauty and teeming with wildlife—deer, ducks, geese—this fully wooded island features a small beach ideal for canoe or boat landings. With elevated terrain that stays high and dry, it’s accessible by water or even on foot when river levels are low. Just steps from Maryland-side parking and near a launch bridge for boat access, this property has been used in the past by groups like the Boy Scouts, offering endless possibilities. Don't miss your chance to own this rare natural retreat—an extraordinary escape just waiting to be explored! This is more than land—it's an experience.
Vacant landProperty Type
11 acresLot Size
$4,091Price/Acres
Listed by Jennifer Young• Keller Williams Realty
•703-679-1700 (broker)
•klrw319@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Non Subscriber• Non Subscribing Office
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Last updated by owner on Mar 30, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Private, Secluded, Trees/Wooded, Fishing Available
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Land/Lot Only, Recreation
Possible Use: Hunting, Land/Lot Only, Recreation
Wooded Acres: 11.00
Farm Information
Land Area Source: Estimated
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $479
Tax Assessed Value: $44,100
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $479
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: No Sewer System, No Septic System
Location
School Information
Elementary School: SOUTH PENN
Middle Or Junior School: BRADDOCK
High School: ALLEGANY
School District Name: ALLEGANY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Oldtown MD Exit off 51 South. Oldtown Rd, Right on Opessa St. , Left on Green Spring Rd SE to Oldtown Toll Bridge, Island it about 1mile to the right from the Oldtown Toll Bridge. Mile marker 168 on C & O Canal trail. If walking on trail from parking lot at OldTown, it is about a mile and Potomoc River is to the left About 30 yard or less and can walk across if River is low.
Location Type: River
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Boat - Non Powered Only
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Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: North Branch Potomac River
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County: Allegany County
APN: 0116016004
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Flintstone Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.7mi
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Washington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.3mi
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Fort Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Oldtown, MD • 21555
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There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.