1608 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1608 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1875
Lot Size0.02 acres (875 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$55,500 (Jul 1998)
Tax Bill$4,674 (2024)
APN24-11-2021-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-11-2021-005
Alternative APNs
  • 112021 005
  • 2021-005

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,081 sqft
1st Floor Area480 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1875
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1875
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area875 sqft (0.02 acres)
Lot Dimensions75 ft deep x 11.8 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area121 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number112021 005
Street Address1608 E FORT AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21230-5233
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal Description11-8X75
Legal Block2021
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract240100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Locust Point Historic District
listed 2012 · 1,062 contributing resources · NRIS 12001084

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 September 9, 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1608 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-5233
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 13, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 13, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998807130
Deed Book / Page7509 / 200
Last Transfer DateFeb 9, 2024
Transfer Doc0269450406
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$208,600 (+10.14%)$218,200 (+15.21%) Land $80,000 Building $138,200
2024$4,674.00 (+65.86%)
2023$2,818.00 Homeowner's exemption$189,400 Land $80,000 Building $109,400$189,400 Land $80,000 Building $109,400

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

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 1,305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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