Baltimore City property record for 5400 Carter Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,497 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 27-02-5774B-017 |
| Primary APN | 27-02-5774B-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,497 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 025774B017 |
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| Street Address | 5400 CARTER AVE |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21214-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | 50X110 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST SHIRE |
| Legal Block | 5774B |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | BALTIMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 270402 |
5400 Carter Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Baltimore City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 GLADSTONE AVE, 3, BALTIMORE, MD 21210-2290 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 29441 / 230 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0183700169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5400 CARTER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2627 |
| Document Number | 2944000230 |
| Book / Page | 29441 / 230 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $29,290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Document Number | 2944000239, |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 29441/239 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5400 Carter Ave was $2,940, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $2,940.00 (+1.77%) | $156,067 | $180,000 Land $50,400 Building $129,600 |
| 2024 | $2,889.00 (-4.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,028.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,667 | $144,100 Land $50,400 Building $93,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5400 Carter Ave; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
Wildfire risk around 5400 Carter Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 966 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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