1244 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1244 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	1 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size	0.02 acres (910 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$148,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,997 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`21-04-0266A-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21-04-0266A-015`
Alternative APN	`040266A015`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,602 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	661 sqft
Basement Area	400 sqft
Finished Basement	400 sqft
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1898
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	910 sqft
Lot Dimensions	65 ft deep x 14 ft wide
Deck Area	234 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Radiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number	040266A015
Old Parcel Number	21040266A015
Street Address	1244 JAMES ST
City	BALTIMORE
State	MD
Zip	21223-3616
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	R-8
Legal Description	14X65
Legal Section	04
Legal Block	266A
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil Division	BALTIMORE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	210200

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within 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

1244 James St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of September 4, 2023

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1244 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3616
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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 Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 1, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	297736
Deed Book / Page	19101 / 59
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2017
Property Address	1244 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3616
Document Number	0191010059
Book / Page	019101 / 000059
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2017
Title Company	ENDEAVOR TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$148.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	1244 JAMES ST BALTIMORE MD 212233616, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3616

Mortgage

Document Number	191010067
Date	Apr 28, 2017
Book Page	019101/000067

Lender

Name	NORCOM MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	AVON, CT 06001

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 27, 2047

Mortgage

Document Number	191010083,
Date	Apr 28, 2017
Book Page	019101/000083

Lender

Name	HOUSING & CMNTY DEV DEPT
Type	Construction/Development Company
Address	BALTIMORE, MD 21202

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Apr 27, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

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
2023	$3,997.00 Homeowner's exemption	$169,400 Land $40,000 Building $129,400	$169,400 Land $40,000 Building $129,400

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 1244 James St.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

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

Wildfire

The area around 1244 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 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 1,633 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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

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