5138 Nelson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 5138 Nelson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Lot Size0.031 acres (1,358 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$104,000 (Mar 2009)
Tax Bill$821 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
APN27-20-4573-002S

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-20-4573-002S
Alternative APN
  • 204573 002S

Interior

FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Architectural StyleConventional
Lot Area1,358 sqft
Lot Dimensions97 ft deep x 14 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number204573 002S
Street Address5138 NELSON AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21215-5743
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal Description14X97-6
Legal Section20
Legal Block4573
Legal Lot Number2S
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract271802

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Park Heights Historic District
listed 2023 · 7,171 contributing resources · NRIS 100009276

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Baltimore City records, as of September 4, 2023

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 Address5138 NELSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-5743
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number193977
Deed Book / PageFMC11401 / 0479
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address5138 NELSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-5743
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2021
Title CompanyFAMS DTO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0231450365
DateJun 1, 2021
Book Page23145/365
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term296 Months
DueFeb 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
MunicipalityBaltimore City
Unified School DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$821.00 Homeowner's exemption$44,067$50,100 Land $12,000 Building $38,100

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 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 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 1,640 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Nearby Properties on Nelson Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number