1259 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1259 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	1 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size	0.02 acres (910 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$41,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,185 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`21-04-0768-057`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21-04-0768-057`
Alternative APN	`040768 057`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,238 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	647 sqft
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Radiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number	040768 057
Old Parcel Number	21040768 057
Street Address	1259 JAMES ST
City	BALTIMORE
State	MD
Zip	21223-3617
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	R-8
Legal Description	14X65
Legal Section	04
Legal Block	768
Legal Lot Number	57
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil Division	BALTIMORE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
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

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

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	103 LEEKES LOT WAY, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878-5716
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 7, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 10, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MID-ATLANTIC FCU
Jan 29, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer CLA TITLE AND ESCROW, CLA TITLE & ESCROW

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 10, 2022
Deed Document Number	0218230035
Deed Book / Page	021823 / 000035
Last Transfer Date	Nov 7, 2022
Transfer Doc	0252600216
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Nov 7, 2022
Property Address	1259 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617
Document Number	0252600216
Book / Page	25260 / 216
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1259 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2022
Property Address	1259 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617
Document Number	0243560001
Book / Page	24356 / 1
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty

Mortgage

Document Number	0000243566
Date	Mar 10, 2022
Instrument	24356/6

Lender

Name	MID-ATLANTIC FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	341 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2020
Property Address	1259 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617
Document Number	0218230035
Book / Page	021823 / 000035
Instrument Date	Aug 19, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 20, 2020
Title Company	CLA TITLE AND ESCROW, CLA TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$41.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1259 JAMES ST BALTIMORE MD 212233617, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617

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	$2,185.00	$92,600 Land $40,000 Building $52,600	$92,600 Land $40,000 Building $52,600

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

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

Wildfire

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

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