5229 Benson Ave, Baltimore (Halethorpe), MD 21227 Property Records

Baltimore County property record for 5229 Benson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 ba · 1,835 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.189 acres (8,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$169,900 (Feb 2010)
Tax Bill$1,547 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Line of Credit
Dec 2020 Mortgage
APN13-1307580090

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-1307580090
Alternative APN
  • 1307580090

Interior

Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,835 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,291 sqft
Basement Area500 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,250 sqft (0.189 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number1307580090
Street Address5229 BENSON AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21227-2513
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 91 PT LT 92 5229 BENSON AVE ARBUTUS
Legal SubdivisionARBUTUS
Legal Lot Number91,92
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Township / Civil Division13
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract430400

Owner

Source: Baltimore County records, as of September 22, 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5229 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2513
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TOWER FCU
Dec 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PRIMELENDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 24, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 24, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 13, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number403572
Deed Book / Page29171 / 0223
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Property Address5229 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2513
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0462280216
DateJan 14, 2022
Book Page46228/216
Lender
NameTOWER FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLAUREL, MD 20707
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term354 Months
DueJul 25, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE MD
Property Address5229 BENSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21227-2513
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0438290025
DateDec 18, 2020
Book Page43829/25
Lender
NamePRIMELENDING
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDALLAS, TX 75252
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore County
Unified School DistrictBaltimore County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$1,547.00 Homeowner's exemption$217,200$220,900 Land $56,000 Building $164,900

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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