5222 Benson Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227 Property Records

Baltimore County property record for 5222 Benson Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$287,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill$4,158 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Line of Credit
Jun 2022 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
APN13-1305530040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-1305530040
Alternative APN
  • 1305530040

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,000 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,200 sqft
1st Floor Area750 sqft
Basement Area500 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialOther
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1305530040
Street Address5222 BENSON AVE
CityHALETHORPE
StateMD
Zip21227-2512
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionARBUTUS
Legal SubdivisionARBUTUS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number70
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Township / Civil Division13
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract430400

Owner

Source: Baltimore County records, as of October 9, 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 Address5222 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2512
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 4, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jun 10, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TOWER FCU
Sep 11, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 21, 2017Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
HOWARD BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 20, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page38876 / 181
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Recording DateMay 4, 2026
Property Address5222 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2512
Document Number0512750397
Book / Page51275 / 397
Instrument DateApr 6, 2026
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner, 167
Address5222 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2512

Mortgage

Document Number5127000397,
DateMay 4, 2026
Book Page51275/397
Lender
NameTOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 25, 2056
Interest
Rate6%
Max Rate-1%

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Property Address5222 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2512
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0470030415
DateJun 10, 2022
Book Page47003/415
Lender
NameTOWER FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLAUREL, MD 20707
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 25, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Property Address5222 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2512
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0433350225
DateSep 11, 2020
Book Page43335/225
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term321 Months
DueJun 1, 2047

April 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Recording DateApr 21, 2017
Property Address5222 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2512
Document Number0388760181
Book / Page0038876 / 181
Map ReferenceMB4 FO87
Instrument DateApr 7, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022
Title CompanyTHE ATLANTIC TITLE GROUP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5222 BENSON AVE, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-2512

Mortgage

Document Number0038876188
DateApr 21, 2017
Instrument0038876/188
Lender
NameHOWARD BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$323,233 (+11.54%)$378,100 (+27.82%) Land $93,700 Building $284,400
2024$4,158.00 (+106.56%)
2023$2,013.00 Homeowner's exemption$289,800$295,800 Land $55,500 Building $240,300

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 10
Most Recent ClaimApr 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no wildfire likelihood modeled here

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 144 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
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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