5 N Bernice Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 5 N Bernice Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2.5 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size0.032 acres (1,410 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$44,000 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill$1,771 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Second Mortgage
Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
APN20-20-2230D-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-20-2230D-003
Alternative APNs
  • 202230D003
  • 2230D-003

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,730 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area640 sqft
Basement Area450 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area1,410 sqft (0.032 acres)
Lot Dimensions72.4 ft deep x 19.7 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number202230D003
Street Address5 N BERNICE AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21229-3712
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR-7
Legal Description19-7X72-4
Legal Block2230D
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract200600

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5 N BERNICE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3712
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 30, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Feb 9, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
PRIMARY RESID'L MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 10, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 4, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page16385 / 118
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address5 N BERNICE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 N BERNICE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3712

Mortgage

Document Number0263610394
DateOct 30, 2023
Book Page26361/394
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOORPARK, CA 93021
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term292 Months
DueFeb 1, 2048

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateFeb 9, 2018
Property Address5 N BERNICE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3712
Document Number0199070330
Book / Page019907 / 000330
Instrument DateJan 26, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2018
Title CompanyKEY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$110.65
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address5 N BERNICE AVE BALTIMORE MD 212293712, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3712

Mortgage

Document Number199070339
DateFeb 9, 2018
Book Page019907/000339
Lender
NamePRIMARY RESID'L MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 8, 2048

Mortgage

Document Number199070354,
DateFeb 9, 2018
Book Page019907/000354
Lender
NameHOUSING & CMNTY DEV DEPT
TypeConstruction/Development Company
AddressBALTIMORE, MD 21202
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueFeb 8, 2023

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$1,771.00 (-12.02%) Homeowner's exemption$153,133 (+36.24%)$173,500 (+54.36%) Land $9,000 Building $164,500
2023$2,013.00 Homeowner's exemption$112,400 Land $9,000 Building $103,400$112,400 Land $9,000 Building $103,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 677 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Believe Broadband
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on N Bernice Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number