Baltimore City property record for 538 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
| Property Type | Townhouse |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.025 acres (1,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $323,500 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,362 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Assignment Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 24-07-1931-040 |
| Primary APN | 24-07-1931-040 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 562 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,068 sqft (0.025 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89.6 ft deep x 12 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 071931 040 |
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| Street Address | 538 E FORT AVE |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21230-4751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Description | 12X89-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESWOLDE LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 1931 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | BALTIMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 240200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Riverside Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 2008 · 2,007 contributing resources · NRIS 08000358 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Baltimore City records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 4029 CUTTY SARK RD, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 21220-2372 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 4, 2026 | Assignment of Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| May 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008186601 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10863 / 539 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0287380177 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Assignment of Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 538 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751 |
| Document Number | 0287380177 |
| Book / Page | 28738 / 177 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4029 CUTTY SARK RD, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 21220-2372 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Property Address | 538 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0237800156 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 23780/156 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Property Address | 538 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751 |
| Document Number | 0222090123 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 E FORT AVE BALTIMORE MD 212304751, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751 |
| Document Number | 0222090123 |
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| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 022209/000123 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2050 |
Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| Municipality | Baltimore City |
| Unified School District | Baltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,233 (+0.49%) | $315,000 (+0.74%) Land $80,000 Building $235,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,362.00 (-0.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,379.00 | $312,700 Land $80,000 Building $232,700 | $312,700 Land $80,000 Building $232,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 1,857 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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