Baltimore City property record for 1279 Battery Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
| Property Type | Townhouse |
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| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,157 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.028 acres (1,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $411,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,799 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| APN | 24-05-1923-097 |
| Primary APN | 24-05-1923-097 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,157 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,230 sqft (0.028 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 268 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 051923 097 |
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| Street Address | 1279 BATTERY AVE |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21230-4301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Description | 15X82 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHERN PKWY |
| Legal Block | 1923 |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | BALTIMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 240300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Riverside Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 2008 · 2,007 contributing resources · NRIS 08000358 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1279 BATTERY AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008178006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10325 / 565 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Property Address | 1279 BATTERY AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0224070397 |
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| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 22407/397 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| Municipality | Baltimore City |
| Unified School District | Baltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,799.00 (-6.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $406,667 (+2.28%) | $411,200 (+3.42%) Land $110,000 Building $301,200 |
| 2023 | $9,383.00 Homeowner's exemption | $397,600 Land $110,000 Building $287,600 | $397,600 Land $110,000 Building $287,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 1,857 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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