Baltimore City property record for 637 W Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,548 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,558 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $282 (2025) |
| APN | 17-02-0393-024 |
| Primary APN | 17-02-0393-024 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,558 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85.6 ft deep x 18.4 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 020393 024 |
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| Street Address | 637 W LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21217-2968 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Description | 18-4X85-6 |
| Legal Block | 393 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | BALTIMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 170300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old West Baltimore Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 2004 · 5,987 contributing resources · NRIS 04001374 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
637 W Lafayette Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2005.
Source: Baltimore City records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 S MORLEY ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3646 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005126922 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7101 / 177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 637 W Lafayette Ave was $282.
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 | $282.00 | $12,000 Land $3,000 Building $9,000 | $12,000 Land $3,000 Building $9,000 |
| 2023 | $204.00 | $8,667 | $12,000 Land $3,000 Building $9,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 637 W Lafayette Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 637 W Lafayette 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Andrena, AT&T, T-Mobile.
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