517 Orkney Rd is a 2,450 square foot house on a 9,178 square foot lot with 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 09, 2002 for $66,196. Based on Redfin's Baltimore data, we estimate the home's value is $322,955.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
9,178 sq ftLot Size
$132Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$322,955
$257K since sold in May 2002$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 21.5% lower than the average sale price ($412K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-3
Detached Residential District
The R-3 Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 5,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Golf related
Park & open space
Feb 1, 2026 • Final
One and two family combo
Upgrade the electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps according to building codes.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 3 Story Brick
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Shake/Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,450
Building Sq. Ft: 2,670
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Story With Basement
Legal Description: 51X180
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 180
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,178
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: 5136A
Acres: 0.2107
Depth Footage: 180
Front Footage: 51
Zoning Code: R-3
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 27
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,450
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,178 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Baltimore City
APN: 27 535136A017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Govans Elementary School
Charter PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Reginald F. Lewis High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$307,000 – $372,000
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