12 Benkert Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 12 Benkert Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	1 ba · 1,313 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.035 acres (1,540 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,731 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Transfer + 1 more
APN	`20-19-2243B-055`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-19-2243B-055`
Alternative APNs	`192243B055` `2243B-055`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,313 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	669 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	1,540 sqft (0.035 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 14 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Radiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number	192243B055
Street Address	12 BENKERT AVE
City	BALTIMORE
State	MD
Zip	21229-3740
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	14X110
Legal Block	2243B
Legal Lot Number	55
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil Division	BALTIMORE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	200702

Owner

12 Benkert Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12 BENKERT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3740
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC
Mar 30, 2020	Correction Deed REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT COMPANY, REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT CO
Feb 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 30, 2020
Deed Sale	Mar 30, 2020
Deed Book / Page	21962 / 177
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 16, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0187850397
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address	12 BENKERT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3740
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0221310011
Date	Jul 2, 2020
Book Page	22131/11

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC
Type	Credit Union
Address	LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2020: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Mar 30, 2020
Property Address	12 BENKERT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3740
Document Number	0219620177
Book / Page	021962 / 000177
Instrument Date	Feb 21, 2020
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2020
Title Company	REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT COMPANY, REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT CO

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 BENKERT AVE

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address	12 BENKERT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3740
Document Number	0219620181
Instrument Date	Feb 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 BENKERT AVE BALTIMORE MD 212293740, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3740

Mortgage

Document Number	0219620181
Date	Mar 30, 2020
Book Page	021962/000181

Lender

Name	FIRST FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 29, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
Municipality	Baltimore City
Unified School District	Baltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$98,200	$106,700 Land $9,000 Building $97,700
2024	$1,731.00 (-9.42%)
2023	$1,911.00 Homeowner's exemption	$81,200 Land $9,000 Building $72,200	$81,200 Land $9,000 Building $72,200

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 12 Benkert Ave; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 12 Benkert Ave 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 Risk	Not 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 System	CITY OF BALTIMORE serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID MD0300002
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 E. coli resolved · Sep 2022
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 677 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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