1908 Penrose Ave, Baltimore, MD 21223 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 1908 Penrose Ave, Baltimore, MD 21223

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1920
Lot Size0.027 acres (1,190 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$20,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$233 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Jun 2023 Sale
APN20-16-0162-053

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-16-0162-053
Alternative APNs
  • 160162 053
  • 0162-053

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialLogs
Lot Area1,190 sqft (0.027 acres)
Lot Dimensions85 ft deep x 14 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number160162 053
Street Address1908 PENROSE AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21223-1655
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-7
Legal Description14X85
Legal SubdivisionWARD 20 SEC 16
Legal Block162
Legal Lot Number53
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract200100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Franklin Square Historic District
listed 1982 · 1,251 contributing resources · NRIS 82001585

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

Owner

1908 Penrose Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 14, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address6513 PARKWAY CT, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20782-1518
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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

DateDocument
Jun 6, 2023Deed, Transfer
GOLDEN RULE TITLE LLC, GOLDEN TRUST T&E LLC
Jun 6, 2023Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page25959 / 236
Transfer Doc0086270044
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateJun 6, 2023
Property Address1908 PENROSE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-1655
Document Number0259590236
Book / Page25959 / 236
Instrument DateApr 18, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2023
Title CompanyGOLDEN RULE TITLE LLC, GOLDEN TRUST T&E LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$100.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants

June 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateJun 6, 2023
Property Address1908 PENROSE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-1655
Document Number0259590231
Book / Page25959 / 231
Instrument DateApr 4, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$11.07
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address110 W SARATOGA ST STE 4, 4, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-3523
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$14,467$19,000 Land $4,000 Building $15,000
2024$233.00 (+83.46%)
2023$127.00$5,400 Land $1,000 Building $4,400$5,400 Land $1,000 Building $4,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1908 Penrose Ave.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1908 Penrose Ave 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 2,158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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