Baltimore City property record for 1538 Clarkson St, Baltimore, MD 21230
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (852 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,489 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 23-08-1002-090 |
| Primary APN | 23-08-1002-090 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 852 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 12 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 081002 090 |
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| Street Address | 1538 CLARKSON ST |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21230-4406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Description | 12X71 |
| Legal Block | 1002 |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | BALTIMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 230300 |
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.
1538 Clarkson St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 15, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 CLARKSON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23922 / 185 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1538 CLARKSON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4406 |
| Document Number | 0239220185 |
| Book / Page | 23922 / 185 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY INC, LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1538 CLARKSON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4406 |
| Document Number | 0023922195 |
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| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 23922/195 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1538 CLARKSON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4406 |
| Document Number | 0189560448 |
| Book / Page | 18956 / 448 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 18956-448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAKESIDE TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1538 CLARKSON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4406 |
| Document Number | 18956456 |
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| Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 18956-456 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Clarkson St was $7,489.
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 | $7,489.00 | $318,833 | $327,300 Land $100,000 Building $227,300 |
| 2023 | $7,124.00 | $301,900 Land $100,000 Building $201,900 | $301,900 Land $100,000 Building $201,900 |
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 1538 Clarkson St; 1 flood insurance policy is 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 |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 1538 Clarkson 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 |
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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 1,484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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