Baltimore City property record for 5603 Carter Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,108 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,876 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jan 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,749 (2025) |
| APN | 27-02-5763-028A |
| Primary APN | 27-02-5763-028A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,108 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 220 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,876 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 025763 028A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5603 CARTER AVE |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21214-2739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | 56X105 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHLEIGH |
| Legal Block | 5763 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28A |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | BALTIMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 270402 |
5603 Carter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1995.
Source: Baltimore City records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5603 CARTER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214-2739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4690 / 41 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5603 Carter Ave was $2,749 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 | $2,749.00 Homeowner's exemption | $125,633 | $135,500 Land $55,800 Building $79,700 |
| 2023 | $2,828.00 Homeowner's exemption | $119,833 | $120,700 Land $55,800 Building $64,900 |
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 5603 Carter 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 5603 Carter 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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