5401 Carter Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 5401 Carter Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,694 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.382 acres (16,622 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$135,900 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill$3,531 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Mortgage
Mar 2026 Mortgage
APN27-02-5774C-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-02-5774C-003
Alternative APNs
  • 025774C003
  • 5774C-003

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,694 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,190 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area16,622 sqft (0.382 acres)
Lot Dimensions166 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area180 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area189 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number025774C003
Street Address5401 CARTER AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21214-2628
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal Description100X166-3
Legal Block5774C
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract270402

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5401 CARTER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2628
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Mar 4, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 9, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page18297 / 207
Last Transfer DateFeb 13, 2026
Transfer Doc0288340383
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address5401 CARTER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2628
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2026
Title CompanyCOVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, COVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES L

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5401 CARTER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2628

Mortgage

Document Number0245430099
DateApr 28, 2022
Book Page24543/99
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term291 Months
DueJul 1, 2046

March 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateMar 4, 2026
Property Address5401 CARTER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2628
Document Number0288340383
Book / Page28834 / 383
Map ReferenceBK 18297 FO 207
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2026
Title CompanySECU TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5401 CARTER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2628

Mortgage

Document Number0028834389
DateMar 4, 2026
Instrument28834/389
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.25%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateMar 1, 2036
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.5%
Max Rate At Change11.2%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate11.2%

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$3,531.00 (-3.58%) Homeowner's exemption$172,300 (+11.02%)$198,900 (+25.09%) Land $54,400 Building $144,500
2023$3,662.00 Homeowner's exemption$155,200$159,000 Land $54,400 Building $104,600

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

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
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 966 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
Believe Wireless
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.

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