5437 Nelson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 5437 Nelson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,700 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$56,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$2,723 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Foreclosure
APN27-21-4511H-095

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-21-4511H-095
Alternative APNs
  • 214511H095
  • 4511H-095

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,160 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area580 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area1,700 sqft (0.039 acres)
Lot Dimensions85 ft deep x 20 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area96 sqft
Deck Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number214511H095
Street Address5437 NELSON AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21215-4539
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal Description20X85
Legal Block4511H
Legal Lot Number95
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract271801

Owner

Source: Baltimore City records, as of July 14, 2025

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 Address5437 NELSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-4539
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FULTON BANK NA
Sep 12, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
NEW WORLD TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 10, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page21407 / 61
Prior Transfer DateSep 5, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0214070061
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Property Address5437 NELSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-4539
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0221320243
DateJul 2, 2020
Book Page22132/243
Lender
NameFULTON BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressLANCASTER, PA 17602
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

September 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateSep 12, 2019
Property Address5437 NELSON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-4539
Document Number0214070061
Book / Page021407 / 000061
Instrument DateMay 30, 2019
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2019
Title CompanyNEW WORLD TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$56.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5437 NELSON AVE BALTIMORE MD 212154539, BALTIMORE, MD 21215-4539

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$160,000 (+29.73%)$180,000 (+2%) Land $40,000 Building $140,000
2024$2,723.00 (-6.43%)
2023$2,910.00$123,333$150,000 Land $35,000 Building $115,000

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 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 724 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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