Baltimore City property record for 5517 Sefton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,251 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,900 (Sep 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,083 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| APN | 27-02-5764A-020 |
| Primary APN | 27-02-5764A-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,251 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,265 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 025764A020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5517 SEFTON AVE |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21214-2340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | 50X185-4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 17 WARD 09 |
| Legal Block | 5764A |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | BALTIMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 270402 |
5517 Sefton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1993.
Source: Baltimore City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5517 SEFTON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3880 / 384 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Property Address | 5517 SEFTON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2340 |
| Document Number | 0196160385 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5517 SEFTON AVE BALTIMORE MD 212142340, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2340 |
| Document Number | 0196160385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 019616/000385 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 5517 Sefton Ave was $3,083 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,083.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,200 | $157,000 Land $57,500 Building $99,500 |
| 2023 | $3,176.00 Homeowner's exemption | $134,600 | $136,300 Land $57,500 Building $78,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5517 Sefton 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 5517 Sefton 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 718 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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