About this list
Looking for a Baltimore city, MD distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Baltimore city, Maryland, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 569,997 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Baltimore city ranks #126 among U.S. counties by population. It is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan area, home to about 2,857,781 people.
Pricing: 25 free records for Baltimore city (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Baltimore city, MD” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Baltimore city Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 569,997 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | -2.7% |
| Housing units | 295,032 |
| Vacant housing units | 39,364 (13.3%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 121,471 (47.5%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 134,197 (52.5%) |
| Median home value | $229,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,331/month |
| Median household income | $62,177 |
| Median year homes were built | 1947 |
| Median age of residents | 36.2 |
What the Numbers Mean for Baltimore city Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. The ACS counts 39,364 of 295,032 housing units in Baltimore city as vacant (13.3%), above the national rate of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Baltimore city was built in 1947, about 33 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. At $229,600, Baltimore city's median home value runs 31% below the national median ($332,700) and 3.7x the median household income ($62,177). That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. Renters make up 52.5% of occupied homes in Baltimore city, well above the national 34.8%. That usually means more landlord-owned and absentee-owned property, so mailing addresses that differ from the property address matter when you work this county.
- Population trend. Baltimore city lost 2.7% of its population between 2020 and 2025 (net migration -283 in 2025). Shrinking demand can raise motivation among sellers who cannot wait out the market, and it makes careful comps essential for buyers.
How Investors and Contractors Use Baltimore city Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Baltimore city before they reach the MLS. With about 121,471 owner-occupied and 134,197 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
- Anne Arundel County, MD distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
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Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
Baltimore city Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Baltimore city distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Baltimore city data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Baltimore city, MD”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Baltimore city housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 295,032 housing units in Baltimore city, of which 255,668 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.