305 Townsend Rd, Baltimore (Essex), MD 21221 Property Records

Baltimore County property record for 305 Townsend Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details1.5 ba · 2,079 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size0.116 acres (5,060 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$209,000 (Aug 2015)
Tax Bill$3,757 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Aug 2026 Sale
+ 2 more
APN15-1512401430

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-1512401430
Alternative APN
  • 1512401430

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,079 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area806 sqft
Basement Area630 sqft
Finished Basement630 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1943
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialSiding
Lot Area5,060 sqft (0.116 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 46 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area475 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area138 sqft
Deck Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1512401430
Street Address305 TOWNSEND RD
CityESSEX
StateMD
Zip21221-6635
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Legal DescriptionPT LT 39,40 VETER BACK RIVER HIGHLANDS
Legal SubdivisionBACK RIVER HIGHLANDS
Legal BlockF
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Township / Civil Division15
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract450200

Owner

305 Townsend Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.

Source: Baltimore County records, as of September 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address305 TOWNSEND RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-6635
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 29, 2026Deed, Transfer
CAPITOL CITY TITLE, CAPITOL TITLE
Aug 18, 2026Deed, Transfer
CAPITOL CITY TITLE, CAPITOL TITLE
Oct 4, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PENTAGON FCU
Jul 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 21, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 4, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page36568 / 156
Last Transfer DateJun 12, 2026
Transfer Doc5157000075
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Recording DateJul 29, 2026
Property Address305 TOWNSEND RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-6635
Document Number5157000075
Book / Page51576 / 75
Instrument DateJun 12, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyCAPITOL CITY TITLE, CAPITOL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address305 TOWNSEND RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-6635

August 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Recording DateAug 18, 2026
Property Address305 TOWNSEND RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-6635
Document Number5164000472
Book / Page51641 / 472
Instrument DateJun 12, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyCAPITOL CITY TITLE, CAPITOL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address305 TOWNSEND RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-6635

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Property Address305 TOWNSEND RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-6635
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0484420115
DateOct 4, 2023
Book Page48442/115
Lender
NamePENTAGON FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMC LEAN, VA 22102
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 30, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Property Address305 TOWNSEND RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-6635
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0431190314
DateJul 13, 2020
Book Page43119/314
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore County
Unified School DistrictBaltimore County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$229,333$245,900 Land $74,600 Building $171,300
2024$3,757.00 (+125.78%)
2023$1,664.00 Homeowner's exemption$196,200 Land $73,000 Building $123,200$196,200 Land $73,000 Building $123,200

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 305 Townsend Rd; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1979 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 305 Townsend Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Maryland
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 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 544 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
Believe Broadband
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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