1249 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1249 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.02 acres (910 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$65,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$2,338 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale
APN21-04-0768-062

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-04-0768-062
Alternative APN
  • 040768 062

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,238 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area647 sqft
Basement Area443 sqft
Finished Basement443 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area910 sqft
Lot Dimensions65 ft deep x 14 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number040768 062
Old Parcel Number21040768 062
Street Address1249 JAMES ST
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21223-3617
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal Description14X65
Legal Section04
Legal Block768
Legal Lot Number62
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
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

1249 James St, a townhouse, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2019.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of September 20, 2023

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 611, ARNOLD, MD 21012-4611
Owner TypeCompany

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 SaleAug 15, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 15, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 17, 2013
Deed Document Number336908
Deed Book / Page21336 / 448
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateAug 15, 2019
Property Address1249 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617
Document Number0213360448
Book / Page021336 / 000448
Instrument DateMay 2, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2019
Title CompanyMONARCH TITLE COMPANY INC, MONARCH TITLE CO INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$65.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 611 ARNOLD MD 210124611, ARNOLD, MD 21012-4611

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$2,338.00$99,100 Land $40,000 Building $59,100$99,100 Land $40,000 Building $59,100

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 1249 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 1249 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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