638 S Decker Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 Property Records

Baltimore City property record for 638 S Decker Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.018 acres (804 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$460,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,809 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Construction Loan
APN	`01-13-1843A-075`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01-13-1843A-075`
Alternative APNs	`131843A075` `1843A-075`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,688 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	696 sqft
Basement Area	500 sqft
Finished Basement	500 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	804 sqft (0.018 acres)
Lot Dimensions	67.6 ft deep x 12 ft wide
Deck Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	131843A075
Street Address	638 S DECKER AVE
City	BALTIMORE
State	MD
Zip	21224-3911
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	R-8
Legal Description	12X67-6
Legal Block	1843A
Legal Lot Number	75
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Township / Civil Division	BALTIMORE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	10200

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Canton Historic District listed 1980 · 5,396 contributing resources · NRIS 80001784

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

Owner

638 S Decker Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	638 S DECKER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21224-3911
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 29, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 29, 2021	Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage SANDY SPRING BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	24071 / 421
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 18, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	FMC114770224
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2021
Property Address	638 S DECKER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21224-3911
Document Number	0240710421
Book / Page	24071 / 421
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	DULANEY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, DULANEY TITLE & ESCROW LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty

Mortgage

Document Number	0024071427
Date	Dec 29, 2021
Instrument	24071/427

Lender

Name	FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	353 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

March 2021: Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BALTIMORE CITY MD
Recording Date	Mar 29, 2021
Property Address	638 S DECKER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21224-3911
Document Number	0228540367
Book / Page	22854 / 367
Instrument Date	Nov 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	DULANEY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, DULANEY TITLE & ESCROW LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0022854371
Date	Mar 29, 2021
Instrument	22854/371

Lender

Name	SANDY SPRING BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baltimore City assessment roll, as of July 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
Municipality	Baltimore City
Unified School District	Baltimore City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$365,833	$433,000 Land $100,000 Building $333,000
2024	$4,809.00 (-11.97%)
2023	$5,463.00 Homeowner's exemption	$231,500 Land $100,000 Building $131,500	$231,500 Land $100,000 Building $131,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 638 S Decker 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.

Wildfire

The area around 638 S Decker 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,871 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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