1270 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1270 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size	0.022 acres (937 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$236,500 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,801 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`21-04-0266A-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21-04-0266A-002`
Alternative APNs	`040266A002` `0266A-002`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,818 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	661 sqft
Basement Area	496 sqft
Finished Basement	496 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1898
Effective Year Built	Effective 1898
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	937 sqft (0.022 acres)
Lot Dimensions	65 ft deep x 14.5 ft wide
Deck Area	320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	040266A002
Street Address	1270 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	14-5X65
Legal Block	266A
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil Division	BALTIMORE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	210200

Owner

1270 James St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of September 29, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1270 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3616
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 19, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 7, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	23598 / 52
Transfer Doc	0045600292
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address	1270 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3616
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2025
Title Company	MORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1270 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3616

Mortgage

Document Number	0283470286
Date	Sep 19, 2025
Book Page	28347/286

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

September 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2021
Property Address	1270 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-3616
Document Number	0235980052
Book / Page	23598 / 52
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	ENDEAVOR TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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	819 GILRUBIN CT APT 7, 7, BALTIMORE, MD 21212-4875

Mortgage

Document Number	0002359860
Date	Sep 7, 2021
Instrument	23598/60

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Jul 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		$213,867	$233,000 Land $40,000 Building $193,000
2024	$3,801.00 (-8.28%)
2023	$4,144.00	$175,600 Land $40,000 Building $135,600	$175,600 Land $40,000 Building $135,600

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 1270 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 1270 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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