2523 James St, Baltimore, MD 21230 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 2523 James St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.051 acres (2,240 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$125,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,255 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Sale Jul 2018 Sale
APN	`25-03-7779-026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-03-7779-026`
Alternative APNs	`037779 026` `7779-026`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,248 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	520 sqft
Basement Area	250 sqft
Finished Basement	250 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	2,240 sqft (0.051 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 16 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Radiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number	037779 026
Street Address	2523 JAMES ST
City	BALTIMORE
State	MD
Zip	21230-1317
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	16X140
Legal Block	7779
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil Division	BALTIMORE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	250303

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2523 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-1317
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 10, 2026	Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 3, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer DEFINITIVE TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	28935 / 140
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2026
Property Address	2523 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-1317
Document Number	0289350140
Book / Page	28935 / 140
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$12,625.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2523 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-1317

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2018
Property Address	2523 JAMES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-1317
Document Number	0203130334
Book / Page	020313 / 000334
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2018
Title Company	DEFINITIVE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$75.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2523 JAMES ST BALTIMORE MD 212301317, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-1317

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	$2,255.00 (+43.36%)	$96,000 (+152.63%)	$125,000 (+228.95%) Land $30,000 Building $95,000
2024	$1,573.00 (+75.56%)
2023	$896.00	$38,000 Land $7,000 Building $31,000	$38,000 Land $7,000 Building $31,000

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 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	Not 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 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 680 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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