Baltimore County property record for 5214 Benson Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,655 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,317 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Mar 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| APN | 13-1301350400 |
| Primary APN | 13-1301350400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,655 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 334 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1301350400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5214 BENSON AVE |
| City | HALETHORPE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21227-2510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARBUTUS |
| Legal Subdivision | ARBUTUS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 430400 |
5214 Benson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Baltimore County records, as of July 14, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5214 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39818 / 82 |
| Transfer Doc | 0174550621 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Property Address | 5214 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | SECU TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0465810172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 46581/172 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GLEN BURNIE, MD 21060 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Property Address | 5214 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | SECU TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0425270409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 42527/409 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5214 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2510 |
| Document Number | 0398180082 |
| Book / Page | 0039818 / 082 |
| Map Reference | MB WPC4 FO87 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5214 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2510 |
| Document Number | 0003981887 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0039818/87 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
Source: Baltimore County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Unified School District | Baltimore County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $236,067 | $290,800 Land $93,700 Building $197,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,317.00 (+111.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,569.00 | $205,133 | $208,700 Land $55,500 Building $153,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5214 Benson Ave; there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 5214 Benson Ave, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BALTIMORE serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID MD0300002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 E. coli resolved · Sep 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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