1185 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1185 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Property Summary

Property TypeStore with Apartments
Details3,238 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.016 acres (711 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$14,000 (Jan 2014)
Tax Bill$918 (2023)
APN21-03-0769-129A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-03-0769-129A
Alternative APNs
  • 030769 129A
  • 0769-129A

Interior

Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,238 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,238 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Construction TypeBrick
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area711 sqft (0.016 acres)
Lot Dimensions47 ft deep x 2 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number030769 129A
Street Address1185 JAMES ST
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21223-3615
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Store with Apartments
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal Description0.042 ACRES
Legal Block769
Legal Lot Number129A
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract210200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Pigtown Historic District
listed 2006 · 2,412 contributing resources · NRIS 06001177

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1185 James St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2014.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 14, 2025

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5421 DECATUR ST, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20781-2638
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 16, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 16, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 6, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page15952 / 144
Prior Transfer DateDec 23, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0159520144
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
MunicipalityBaltimore City
Unified School DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$42,900$43,900 Land $27,400 Building $16,500
2023$918.00 Additional exemption filed$40,900 Land $27,400 Building $13,500$40,900 Land $27,400 Building $13,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1185 James St.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1185 James St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BALTIMORE
serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID MD0300002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
E. coli
resolved · Sep 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,633 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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