Baltimore County property record for 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,017 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| APN | 15-1700002170 |
| Primary APN | 15-1700002170 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 229 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1700002170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 BACK RIVER NECK RD |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21221-4604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DR55 |
| Legal Description | .659 AC WSR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 15 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 451100 |
538 Back River Neck Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Baltimore County records, as of December 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 BACK RIVER NECK RD, ESSEX, MD 21221-4604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0507980096 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 538 BACK RIVER NECK RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-4604 |
| Document Number | 0507980096 |
| Book / Page | 50798 / 96 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 BACK RIVER NECK RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21221-4604 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Back River Neck Rd was $3,017 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.7% 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 | $3,017.00 (+1.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $159,467 | $175,800 Land $63,300 Building $112,500 |
| 2024 | $2,968.00 (+106.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,436.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,800 Land $55,100 Building $71,700 | $126,800 Land $55,100 Building $71,700 |
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 538 Back River Neck Rd; there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 538 Back River Neck Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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