538 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD 21218 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 538 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD 21218

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details1 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.043 acres (1,931 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$95,157 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$2,917 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Line of Credit
Feb 2020 Sale
APN09-01-3903A-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-01-3903A-010
Alternative APNs
  • 013903A010
  • 3903A-010

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,220 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area620 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area1,931 sqft (0.043 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 20.4 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number013903A010
Street Address538 E 38TH ST
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21218-1929
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal Description20-4X95
Legal SubdivisionINGLEWOOD
Legal Block3903A
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4005
Census Tract90100

Owner

Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 15, 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 Record
Mailing Address538 E 38TH ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21218-1929
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 11, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
Feb 20, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 17, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 17, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page18212 / 73
Prior Transfer DateMar 30, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0180120042
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address538 E 38TH ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21218-1929
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 26, 2021
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0235040265
DateAug 11, 2021
Book Page23504/265
Lender
NameMANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateFeb 20, 2020
Property Address538 E 38TH ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21218-1929
Document Number0218740384
Book / Page021874 / 000384
Instrument DateJan 24, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$98.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address538 E 38TH ST BALTIMORE MD 212181929, BALTIMORE, MD 21218-1929
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$2,917.00 (+6.03%)$124,200 (+12.84%) Land $30,000 Building $94,200$124,200 (-) Land $30,000 Building $94,200
2024$2,751.00 (+21.35%)
2023$2,267.00 Homeowner's exemption$110,067$124,200 Land $30,000 Building $94,200

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

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 1,621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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