243 W Read St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 243 W Read St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1,620 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.021 acres (891 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$665,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$2,361 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
APN11-09-0509-075

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-09-0509-075
Alternative APNs
  • 090509 075
  • 0509-075

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,620 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,215 sqft
Basement Area405 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Construction TypeBrick
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area891 sqft (0.021 acres)
Lot Dimensions96 ft deep x 15.2 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number090509 075
Street Address243 W READ ST
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21201-4845
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal Description15-2X96
Legal Block509
Legal Lot Number75
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group6
Census Block6005
Census Tract110200

Owner

Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 20, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address243 W READ ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-4845
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 13, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 13, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 4, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page29244 / 347
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateJul 13, 2026
Property Address243 W READ ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-4845
Document Number2924000347
Book / Page29244 / 347
Instrument DateOct 24, 2025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2026
Title CompanyLEGACY SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, LEGACY SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$67,165.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership

Mortgage

Document Number2924000353,
DateJul 13, 2026
Book Page29244/353
Lender
NameRJ PRIVATE LENDING LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.53%
Max Rate-1%

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$2,361.00 (-0.42%)$100,500 (-) Land $40,000 Building $60,500$100,500 (-) Land $40,000 Building $60,500
2023$2,371.00$100,500 Land $40,000 Building $60,500$100,500 Land $40,000 Building $60,500

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

Flood

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

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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