20 S Bernice Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 20 S Bernice Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.031 acres (1,371 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$30,000 (May 2014)
Tax Bill	$1,858 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Line of Credit Feb 2017 Sale
APN	`20-20-2230K-025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-20-2230K-025`
Alternative APNs	`202230K025` `2230K-025`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,280 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,440 sqft
1st Floor Area	640 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	1,371 sqft (0.031 acres)
Lot Dimensions	70.6 ft deep x 19.7 ft wide
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	202230K025
Street Address	20 S BERNICE AVE
City	BALTIMORE
State	MD
Zip	21229-3713
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	R-7
Legal Description	19-7X70-6
Legal Block	2230K
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil Division	BALTIMORE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	200600

Owner

Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 15, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	13811 SHANNON AVE, LAUREL, MD 20707-5827
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 4, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ESSEX BK
Feb 23, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 5, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 5, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 13, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	16208 / 35
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address	20 S BERNICE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3713
Document Number	0192420026
Book / Page	019242 / 000026
Instrument Date	May 4, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2017

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2221 MARYLAND AVE BALTIMORE MD 212185627, BALTIMORE, MD 21218-5627

Mortgage

Document Number	0192420026
Date	Jun 15, 2017
Book Page	019242/000026

Lender

Name	ESSEX BK
Type	Bank
Address	CROFTON, MD 21114

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Feb 23, 2017
Property Address	20 S BERNICE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3713
Document Number	0189140089
Book / Page	018914 / 000089
Instrument Date	Feb 6, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2017
Title Company	VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$28.50
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20 S BERNICE AVE BALTIMORE MD 212293713, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3713

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
Municipality	Baltimore City
Unified School District	Baltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,858.00 (+1.86%)	$79,100 (+2.33%)	$80,000 (+3.49%) Land $9,000 Building $71,000
2023	$1,824.00	$77,300 Land $9,000 Building $68,300	$77,300 Land $9,000 Building $68,300

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

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

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 E. coli resolved · Sep 2022
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 677 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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