Baltimore County property record for 1253 Birch Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,964 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,500 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,777 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| APN | 13-1304200050 |
| Primary APN | 13-1304200050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,964 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,328 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1304200050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1253 BIRCH AVE |
| City | HALETHORPE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21227-2672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 330,331,332 LINDEN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDEN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 330 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 430800 |
1253 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Baltimore County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1253 BIRCH AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2672 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE DIRECT LLC |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 51647 / 419 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5164000419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1253 BIRCH AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2672 |
| Document Number | 5164000419 |
| Book / Page | 51647 / 419 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE C |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55,045.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1253 BIRCH AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2672 |
| Document Number | 5164000426, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Book Page | 51647/426 |
| Name | MORTGAGE DIRECT LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1253 BIRCH AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2672 |
| Document Number | 0477570292 |
| Book / Page | 47757 / 292 |
| Map Reference | MB WPC 7 FO 132 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE NTWK, COMMUNITY TITLE NETWORK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1253 BIRCH AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2672 |
| Document Number | 0477570300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 47757-0300 |
| Name | DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
Source: Baltimore County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Unified School District | Baltimore County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $313,467 | $373,200 Land $79,000 Building $294,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,777.00 (+129%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,086.00 | $279,367 | $283,600 Land $76,600 Building $207,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1253 Birch Ave; 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 1253 Birch Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 543 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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