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261 N Bruce St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 261 N Bruce St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1920
Lot Size0.034 acres (1,485 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$360,807 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill$634 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Assignment
Feb 2020 Sale
APN19-05-0164-066

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-05-0164-066
Alternative APNs
  • 050164 066
  • 0164-066

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialLogs
Lot Area1,485 sqft (0.034 acres)
Lot Dimensions55 ft deep x 27 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number050164 066
Street Address261 N BRUCE ST
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21223-1615
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal Description27X55
Legal Block164
Legal Lot Number66
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract190100

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

261 N Bruce St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2020.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 6, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3725 BELLE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-6103
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

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
Nov 29, 2023Assignment of Deed, Transfer
Feb 28, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 17, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page21900 / 281
Prior Transfer DateJan 24, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0219000281
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Assignment of Deed, Transfer

Document TypeAssignment of Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateNov 29, 2023
Property Address261 N BRUCE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-1615
Document Number0264430008
Book / Page26443 / 8
Instrument DateNov 9, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateFeb 28, 2020
Property Address261 N BRUCE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-1615
Document Number0219000281
Book / Page021900 / 000281
Instrument DateJan 24, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$361.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 32111 BALTIMORE MD 212822111, BALTIMORE, MD 21282-2111
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 N Bruce St was $634.

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$634.00$27,000 Land $5,000 Building $22,000$27,000 Land $5,000 Building $22,000
2024$634.00 (-10.45%)
2023$708.00$30,000 Land $7,000 Building $23,000$30,000 Land $7,000 Building $23,000

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 261 N Bruce 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 261 N Bruce 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 1,334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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