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1608 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21231 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1608 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21231

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1800
Lot Size0.017 acres (750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$310,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$6,903 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Construction Loan
APN02-05-1811-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-05-1811-031
Alternative APNs
  • 051811 031
  • 1811-031

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,032 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area516 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1800
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1800
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area750 sqft (0.017 acres)
Lot Dimensions60 ft deep x 12.6 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number051811 031
Street Address1608 LANCASTER ST
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21231-3422
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal Description12-6X60
Legal Block1811
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract20300

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Fells Point Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 1986 · 1,380 contributing resources · NRIS 86003777

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1608 Lancaster St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1608 LANCASTER ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-3422
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 29, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page23854 / 164
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateNov 8, 2021
Property Address1608 LANCASTER ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-3422
Document Number0238540164
Book / Page23854 / 164
Instrument DateAug 27, 2021
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022
Title CompanyHERITAGE TITLE LIMITED, HERITAGE TITLE LTD

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
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
Address1608 LANCASTER ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-3422

Mortgage

Document Number0023854170
DateNov 8, 2021
Instrument23854/170
Lender
NameFIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term358 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 Lancaster St was $6,903.

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$6,903.00$293,900$316,300 Land $140,000 Building $176,300
2023$5,878.00$249,100 Land $140,000 Building $109,100$249,100 Land $140,000 Building $109,100

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 1608 Lancaster St; there have been 42 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 54 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies184 units insured
incl. 130 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims42 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA16 of 42
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 25 claims

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

The area around 1608 Lancaster 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 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 252 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

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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