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542 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 542 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 ba · 872 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size0.025 acres (1,092 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$349,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$6,093 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
APN24-07-1931-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-07-1931-042
Alternative APN
  • 071931 042

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area872 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area500 sqft
Basement Area360 sqft
Finished Basement360 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1885
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area1,092 sqft
Lot Dimensions91 ft deep x 12 ft wide
Deck Area200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number071931 042
Old Parcel Number24071931 042
Street Address542 E FORT AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21230-4751
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal Description12X91-6
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionNORTHFIELD
Legal Block1931
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract240200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Riverside Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 2008 · 2,007 contributing resources · NRIS 08000358

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

542 E Fort Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Baltimore City records, as of September 12, 2023

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address542 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 1, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PRESIDENTIAL BANK FSB
Nov 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 20, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CORRIDOR MORTGAGE GROUP INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 1, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0026205300
Deed Book / Page26205 / 300
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

September 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateSep 1, 2023
Property Address542 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751
Document Number0262050300
Book / Page26205 / 300
Instrument DateOct 12, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2023
Title CompanyCAPITOL TITLE GROUP

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$872.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address542 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751

Mortgage

Document Number0262050309
DateSep 1, 2023
Instrument26205-0309
Lender
NamePRESIDENTIAL BANK FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term170 Months
DueNov 1, 2037

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address542 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0224130254
DateNov 23, 2020
Book Page22413/254
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term356 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateApr 20, 2018
Property Address542 E FORT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751
Document Number0200990248
Book / Page20099 / 248
Instrument DateApr 2, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022
Title CompanySAGE TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 EAST FOR AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4751

Mortgage

Document Number0020099255
DateApr 20, 2018
Instrument20099/255
Lender
NameCORRIDOR MORTGAGE GROUP INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
MunicipalityBaltimore City
Unified School DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$6,093.00 Homeowner's exemption$263,900 Land $80,000 Building $183,900$263,900 Land $80,000 Building $183,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 542 E Fort Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

The area around 542 E Fort Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 1,857 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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