12 Riverside Rd, Essex, MD 21221 Property Records

Baltimore County property record for 12 Riverside Rd, Essex, MD 21221

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$174,900 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$3,301 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Sale
May 2019 Sale
APN15-1502201340

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-1502201340
Alternative APN
  • 1502201340

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area872 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,200 sqft (0.119 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area220 sqft
Deck Area216 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1502201340
Street Address12 RIVERSIDE RD
CityESSEX
StateMD
Zip21221-7036
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEASTERN TERRACE
Legal SubdivisionEASTERN TERRACE
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Township / Civil Division15
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract450200

Owner

Source: Baltimore County records, as of August 12, 2025

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12 RIVERSIDE RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-7036
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
CARTER TITLE LLC
May 10, 2019Correction Deed, Transfer
CHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page41406 / 23
Transfer Doc0126700725
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Recording DateApr 23, 2018
Property Address12 RIVERSIDE RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-7036
Document Number0401720174
Book / Page040172 / 000174
Instrument DateApr 16, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2018
Title CompanyCARTER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$174.90
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address12 RIVERSIDE RD BALTIMORE MD 212217036, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-7036

May 2019: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Recording DateMay 10, 2019
Property Address12 RIVERSIDE RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-7036
Document Number0414060023
Book / Page041406 / 000023
Instrument DateApr 16, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2019
Title CompanyCHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP.

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$174.90
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address12 RIVERSIDE RD BALTIMORE MD 212217036, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-7036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore County
Unified School DistrictBaltimore County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$179,367 (+15.8%)$191,600 (+23.69%) Land $55,000 Building $136,600
2024$3,301.00 (+126.87%)
2023$1,455.00$154,900 Land $53,200 Building $101,700$154,900 Land $53,200 Building $101,700

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
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1978–1981)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1981 · tidal / storm surge

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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
Believe Broadband
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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