5253 Nelson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 5253 Nelson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.075 acres (3,275 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$261,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$839 (2025)
APN27-21-4544A-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-21-4544A-005
Alternative APNs
  • 214544A005
  • 4544A-005

Exterior

Architectural StyleConventional
Lot Area3,275 sqft (0.075 acres)
Lot Dimensions131 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number214544A005
Street Address5253 NELSON AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21215-5032
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-5
Legal Description25X131-6
Legal Block4544A
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract271801

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 October 21, 2026

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 File
Mailing Address5253 NELSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-5032
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 26, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page28128 / 213
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$839.00 (+80.82%)$35,700 (+81.52%)$65,100 (+21%) Land $12,000 Building $53,100
2023$464.00$19,667$21,000 Land $4,000 Building $17,000

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

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