1261 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1261 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2.5 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size	0.021 acres (910 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,630 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`21-04-0768-056`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21-04-0768-056`
Alternative APNs	`040768 056` `0768-056`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,294 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	647 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1898
Effective Year Built	Effective 1898
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	910 sqft (0.021 acres)
Lot Dimensions	65 ft deep x 14 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	040768 056
Street Address	1261 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 Block	768
Legal Lot Number	56
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 October 19, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1261 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 25, 2010
Deed Book / Page	23463 / 114
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2021
Property Address	1261 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617
Document Number	0234630114
Book / Page	23463 / 114
Instrument Date	May 3, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2023
Title Company	LAWYERS EXPRESS TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1261 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3617

Mortgage

Document Number	0023463121
Date	Aug 2, 2021
Instrument	23463/121

Lender

Name	NFM INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

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
2025	$3,630.00 (+64.18%)	$154,567 (+64.96%)	$185,000 (+97.44%) Land $40,000 Building $145,000
2023	$2,211.00	$93,700 Land $40,000 Building $53,700	$93,700 Land $40,000 Building $53,700

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

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

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

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