1539 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1539 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Property Summary

Property TypeStore with Apartments
Details2 ba · 2,384 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.029 acres (1,280 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$480,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$9,860 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2020 Loan Modification
+ 1 more
APN24-03-1007-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-03-1007-020
Alternative APNs
  • 031007 020
  • 1007-020

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,384 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,384 sqft
Basement Area432 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area1,280 sqft (0.029 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 15.1 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number031007 020
Street Address1539 LIGHT ST
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21230-4694
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Store with Apartments
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal Description15-10X80
Legal SubdivisionWASHINGTON HILL-CHAPEL
Legal Block1007
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract240400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Riverside Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 2008 · 2,007 contributing resources · NRIS 08000358

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 July 15, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1539 LIGHT ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4694
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 19, 2021Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Apr 20, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MTG
Apr 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 7, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page23912 / 367
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateNov 19, 2021
Property Address1539 LIGHT ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4694
Document Number0239120367
Book / Page23912 / 367
Instrument DateSep 1, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, ADMIRAL TTL LLC DBA ADMIRAL

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety

Mortgage

Document Number0023912373
DateNov 19, 2021
Instrument23912/373
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

April 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address1539 LIGHT ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4694
Document Number0221330497
Instrument DateApr 20, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1539 LIGHT ST BALTIMORE MD 212304694, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4694

Mortgage

Document Number0221330497
DateJul 2, 2020
Book Page022133/000497
Lender
NameFREEDOM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFLINT, MI 48501-2026
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.87%

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address1539 LIGHT ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4694
Document Number0221330489
Instrument DateApr 20, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1539 LIGHT ST BALTIMORE MD 212304694, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4694

Mortgage

Document Number0221330489
DateJul 2, 2020
Book Page022133/000489
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
MunicipalityBaltimore City
Unified School DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$9,860.00 (+28.64%)$419,800 (+29.25%)$467,300 (+43.87%) Land $96,000 Building $371,300
2023$7,665.00$324,800 Land $96,000 Building $228,800$324,800 Land $96,000 Building $228,800

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF BALTIMORE
serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID MD0300002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
E. coli
resolved · Sep 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 1,484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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