Baltimore County property record for 5215 Benson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $469,900 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,087 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 13-1301740240 |
| Primary APN | 13-1301740240 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1301740240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5215 BENSON AVE |
| City | HALETHORPE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21227-2511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARBUTUS |
| Legal Subdivision | ARBUTUS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 430400 |
5215 Benson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Baltimore County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5215 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage KILLARNEY HOLDINGS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 50893 / 352 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000276766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5215 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2511 |
| Document Number | 0508930352 |
| Book / Page | 50893 / 352 |
| Map Reference | MB WPC 4 FO 87 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHAMPION TITLE AGENCY, CHAMPION TITLE & STLMTS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,174.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5215 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2511 |
| Document Number | 0050893360 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 50893/360 |
| Name | ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5215 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2511 |
| Document Number | 0506640252 |
| Book / Page | 50664 / 252 |
| Map Reference | MB WPC 4 FO 87 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FRONT PORCH TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 30 W BEL AIR AVE UNIT 781, 781, ABERDEEN, MD 21001-7534 |
| Document Number | 0050664257 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 50664/257 |
| Name | KILLARNEY HOLDINGS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5215 Benson Ave was $3,087 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.8% from the year before.
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 | $3,087.00 (+4.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $231,500 | $286,700 Land $93,700 Building $193,000 |
| 2024 | $2,945.00 (+103.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,446.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,467 | $203,900 Land $55,500 Building $148,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5215 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 5215 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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