Baltimore City property record for 656 Melvin Dr, Baltimore, MD 21230
| Property Type | Townhouse |
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| Details | 2 ba · 849 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.013 acres (550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $231,900 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,261 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 22-04-0685A-102 |
| Primary APN | 22-04-0685A-102 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 849 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 385 sqft |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 550 sqft (0.013 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 11 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 040685A102 |
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| Street Address | 656 MELVIN DR |
| City | BALTIMORE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21230-2229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Description | 11X50 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHFIELD HOUSE CONDO |
| Legal Block | 685A |
| Legal Lot Number | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | BALTIMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 220100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ridgely's Delight Historic District listed 1980 · 395 contributing resources · NRIS 80001790 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
656 Melvin Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Baltimore City records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 MELVIN DR, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-2229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 3, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ANNE L & WILLIAM J SCHWARZ |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 29328 / 266 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 656 MELVIN DR, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-2229 |
| Document Number | 2932000266 |
| Book / Page | 29328 / 266 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST TITLE, HOME FIRST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $23,421.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 656 MELVIN DR, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-2229 |
| Document Number | 2932000277, |
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| Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 29328/277 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 2932000299, |
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| Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 29328/299 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate | 6.49% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 656 MELVIN DR, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-2229 |
| Document Number | 0238340381 |
| Book / Page | 23834 / 381 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | HOME FIRST TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 656 MELVIN DR, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-2229 |
| Document Number | 0023834388 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 23834/388 |
| Name | GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BALTIMORE CITY MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 656 MELVIN DR, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-2229 |
| Document Number | 0193780085 |
| Book / Page | 019378 / 000085 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | DEFINITIVE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $176.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 656 MELVIN DR BALTIMORE MD 212302229, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-2229 |
| Document Number | 193780094 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 019378/000094 |
| Name | ANNE L & WILLIAM J SCHWARZ |
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| Address | 406 CATALINA DR, MOORESVILLE, NC 28117-9639 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Melvin Dr was $4,261.
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 | $4,261.00 | $181,400 | $192,200 Land $60,000 Building $132,200 |
| 2023 | $3,771.00 | $159,800 Land $60,000 Building $99,800 | $159,800 Land $60,000 Building $99,800 |
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 656 Melvin Dr; 2 flood insurance policies are 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 | 2 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 656 Melvin Dr 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 1,517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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