500 John Ave, Baltimore (Essex), MD 21221 Property Records

Baltimore County property record for 500 John Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 2,384 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size0.087 acres (3,789 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$346,900 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$56 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2019 Loan Modification
Feb 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
APN15-1519510000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-1519510000
Alternative APN
  • 1519510000

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,384 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2012
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,789 sqft (0.087 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area170 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number1519510000
Street Address500 JOHN AVE
CityESSEX
StateMD
Zip21221-3344
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description0.087 AC GRIMESDALE
Legal SubdivisionGRIMESDALE
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number59
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Township / Civil Division15
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract450300

Owner

500 John Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2017.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address500 JOHN AVE, ESSEX, MD 21221-3344
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 15, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
GATEWAY MTG
Feb 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Feb 6, 2017Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 15, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page38599 / 429
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Property Address500 JOHN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-3344
Document Number0414500136
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address500 JOHN AVE ESSEX MD 212213344, ESSEX, MD 21221-3344

Mortgage

Document Number0414500136
DateMay 23, 2019
Book Page041450/000136
Lender
NameGATEWAY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.25%

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Property Address500 JOHN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-3344
Document Number0414500145
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address500 JOHN AVE ESSEX MD 212213344, ESSEX, MD 21221-3344

Mortgage

Document Number0414500145
DateMay 23, 2019
Book Page041450/000145
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 22, 2049

February 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Recording DateFeb 6, 2017
Property Address500 JOHN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-3344
Document Number0385990429
Book / Page0038599 / 429
Map ReferenceMB JLE79 FO174
Instrument DateDec 5, 2016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022
Title CompanyKG TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,740.75
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address500 JOHN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-3344

Mortgage

Document Number0038599436
DateFeb 6, 2017
Instrument0038599/436
Lender
NameGATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueJan 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 John Ave was $56.

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$56.00$4,700 Land $4,700$4,700 Land $4,700
2023$541.00$44,700 Land $44,700$44,700 Land $44,700

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 500 John Ave; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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 500 John Ave 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 273 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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