557 E Seminary Ave, Baltimore (Towson), MD 21286 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 557 E Seminary Ave, Baltimore, MD 21286

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.098 acres (4,312 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$350,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$2,600 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Sale & Mortgage
APN17-08-0546-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-08-0546-040
Alternative APN
  • 080546 040

Exterior

Lot Area4,312 sqft (0.098 acres)
Garage Area3,360 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area3,360 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number080546 040
Old Parcel Number17080546 040
Street Address557 E SEMINARY AVE
CityBALTIMORE
StateMD
Zip21286
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal Description0.099 ACRES
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionWARD 07
Legal Block546
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil DivisionBALTIMORE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract170100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Seton Hill Historic District
listed 1975 · 211 contributing resources · NRIS 75002099
Individually ListedSt. Mary's Seminary Chapel
listed 1971 · 1 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1971) · NRIS 71001046

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

Owner

Source: Baltimore City records, as of February 17, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 3, 1998
Deed Document Number0028758355
Deed Book / Page28758 / 355
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionBALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording DateFeb 9, 2026
Property Address557 E SEMINARY AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21286
Document Number0287580355
Book / Page28758 / 355
Instrument DateJan 7, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,750.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0287580366
DateFeb 9, 2026
Book Page28758/366
Lender
NameTHE GLENN GOLDBERG REVOCABLE TRUST
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueFeb 1, 2031

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 1, 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$110,200 (-) Land $107,800 Building $2,400$110,200 (-) Land $107,800 Building $2,400
2023$2,600.00$110,200 Land $107,800 Building $2,400$110,200 Land $107,800 Building $2,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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 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 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
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

May also be available: Andrena, T-Mobile.

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