229 W Read St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 229 W Read St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details1,080 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.011 acres (522 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$120,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$2,691 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
Feb 2019 Mortgage
APN11-09-0509-082

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-09-0509-082
Alternative APN
  • 090509 082

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,080 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Construction TypeBrick
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area522 sqft (0.011 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 12 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number090509 082
Old Parcel Number11090509 082
Street Address229 W READ ST
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21201-4808
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal Description12X50
Legal Section09
Legal Block509
Legal Lot Number82
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group6
Census Block6006
Census Tract110200

Owner

229 W Read St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2022.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of September 4, 2023

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1621 LANCASTER ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-3425
Owner TypeCompany

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
May 10, 2022Deed, Transfer
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, COMMONWEALTH LAND TTL INS CO
Feb 14, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
HOWARD BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 10, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number384264
Deed Book / Page24587 / 32
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateMay 10, 2022
Property Address229 W READ ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-4808
Document Number0245870032
Book / Page24587 / 32
Instrument DateMar 20, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2022
Title CompanyCOMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, COMMONWEALTH LAND TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount 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
Address1621 LANCASTER ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-3425

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address229 W READ ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-4808
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0208830218
DateFeb 14, 2019
Book Page20883/218
Lender
NameHOWARD BANK
TypeBank
AddressBALTIMORE, MD 21224
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$2,691.00$114,033$116,500 Land $49,500 Building $67,000

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 229 W Read St.

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 229 W Read 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 523 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
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Andrena.

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