12 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 12 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.023 acres (1,036 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$315,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$7,304 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
APN23-12-0978-063

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-12-0978-063
Alternative APN
  • 120978 063

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,124 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area592 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area1,036 sqft
Lot Dimensions74 ft deep x 14 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area50 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number120978 063
Old Parcel Number23120978 063
Street Address12 E FORT AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21230-4526
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal Description14X74
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionWARD 23
Legal Block978
Legal Lot Number63
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract230200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Riverside Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 2008 · 2,007 contributing resources · NRIS 08000358

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

Owner

Source: Baltimore City records, as of April 16, 2024

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4526
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 9, 2024Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SEVERN SAVINGS BANK FSB
May 17, 2017Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
E MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0026786178
Deed Book / Page26786 / 178
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

April 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateApr 9, 2024
Property Address12 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4526
Document Number0267860178
Book / Page26786 / 178
Instrument DateMar 21, 2024
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2024
Title CompanyUNIVERSAL TITLE COMPANY, UNIVERSAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$787.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address12 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4526

Mortgage

Document Number0267860187
DateApr 9, 2024
Instrument26786-0187
Lender
NameGEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2054

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address12 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4526
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0221040412
DateJun 24, 2020
Book Page22104/412
Lender
NameSEVERN SAVINGS BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateMay 17, 2017
Property Address12 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4526
Document Number0191510029
Book / Page19151 / 029
Instrument DateApr 28, 2017
Instrument19151-029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address501 FAIRWAY CT, 501, TOWSON, MD 21286-7338

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4526

Mortgage

Document Number19151037
DateMay 17, 2017
Instrument19151-037
Lender
NameE MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$7,304.00 Homeowner's exemption$309,500 Land $100,000 Building $209,500$309,500 Land $100,000 Building $209,500

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2023 · other causes

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

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 2,033 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 75
Believe Broadband
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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