$625,000

239 W Lafayette Ave Baltimore, MD 21217

$7,422
Closing credit¹
3,468 sqft
0.04 acres
$180 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 239 W Lafayette Ave

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH 11:30-1PM. Fantastic opportunity to purchase a renovated, light filled Bolton Hill townhouse. The house is currently set up with two separate, bi-level apartments. Ideal for a savvy buyer to live in one unit and rent out the other. Also ideal for multi-generational living situations, grown children living at home, or just convert it back to a single family. Tons of possibilities await! The house was renovated in 2018 with new kitchens, baths, updated plumbing and electric, heating, cooling, deck, new rear parking pad and gate. Apartment #1. The 1st Floor has a Large Living & Dining Room Combination with High Ceilings, Decorative Mantel, Gleaming Wood Floors and Large Windows, 1 Bedroom Suite with Large Closet and En-Suite Bath with Gorgeous Tile, Gourmet Kitchen with White Shaker Cabinets, Granite Counters and Stainless Steel Appliances, and Half Bath.The second floor is accessed by a private staircase leading to a Large Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Office or Nursery and a Luxurious Master Bathroom with Italian Tile. Additionally, there is a private wrap around deck off the master bedroom. Delivered vacant. Last monthly rent was $2230 per month. Apartment #2 located on the second and third floors has a large living room, modern eat-in kitchen, bedroom, full hall bath and laundry. The top floor has three bedrooms and two full baths. Delivered vacant. Last rented for $2525 per month. The basement is for storage only. It’s a full unfinished basement with access from the garden. The windows (as-is) are all original to the house with most or all with storm windows. The house has a fantastic private gated garden directly accessible from the first floor kitchen. There is space here to park one car off-street. There is a small CHAP Tax Credit for this property ending in 2029 for approximately $2k per year. The property is located in the Midtown Special Benefits District and is subject to an additional annual tax of $594.60. See Baltimore City Tax websites for any questions. Buyer to verify. Bolton Hill is a tight knit neighborhood of people who know their neighbors, who love architecture and love city life! and Enjoy an impromptu glass of wine with neighbors on your porch, a game of doubles tennis at Bolton Hill Swim and Tennis Club, neighborhood dog meet-ups, bookclub, garden club, and more. Notable restaurants such as CookHouse, Alma Cocina Latina, Foraged, Le Comptoir du Vin are a quick jaunt. Grab coffee or lunch at On the Hill Cafe or Llama’s Corner, or a show at the Meyerhoff Symphony, The Lyric, or an art flick at The Charles Theater. Annual events include Festival on The Hill, Community Yard Sale, Concerts in the Parks, Easter Egg Hunt and John St Park Pumpkin Carving. Hyper convenient to the soon to be newly reformed Penn Station where you can get the MARC Train to DC or jump on Amtrak to Philly and NYC. Take the Light Rail to see an Orioles or Ravens game, or to catch a flight from BWI Airport. Convenient to I-83 and I-95 for car lovers.

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size3,468 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1880
ParkingParking Space Conveys, Off Street
MLS #MDBA2173134
ViewCity

Summary

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
  • Parking: Parking Space Conveys, Off Street
  • View: City
  • Exterior: Roof Deck
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • List Price: $625,000
  • Price/SqFt: $180
  • Annual Tax Amount: $10,205
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: 83 to Mt Royal Ave. Right on West Lafayette to #239.
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Living Area: 3,468 SqFt
  • Municipality: Baltimore City
  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
  • MLS Number: MDBA2173134
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (410) 886-7342
  • Listing Agent: Jessica Dailey
  • Agent Phone: (443) 838-8204
  • Agent Email: jessica.dailey@compass.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 11, 2017
Home Sold
$335,000
Aug 16, 2007
Home Sold
$375,000
Jul 25, 2000
Home Sold
$142,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$450,467$10,205
2023$432,433$10,205
2022$414,400$9,779
2021$407,633$8,879
2020$400,867$8,505
2019$394,100$8,457
2018$376,233$8,879
2017$358,367$8,457

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

1624 Eutaw Pl

4

The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

507 W Preston St

3

Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy

Public Charter PK-5

0.5 mi

1200 Pennsylvania Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,431. The most common annual income of people living in Baltimore, MD is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

44%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
12%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

76%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
27%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 239 W Lafayette Ave

The listing price of 239 W Lafayette Ave property is $625,000.

The property 239 W Lafayette Ave is a multi located in Baltimore, Maryland, 21217.

Active Listing: 239 W Lafayette Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 239 W Lafayette Ave are: Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Booker T. Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Midtown Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Renaissance Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Baltimore School for the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Baltimore Design School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $10,205 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 11, 2017 for $335,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 239 W Lafayette Ave is 3,468 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 239 W Lafayette Ave is 1880.

This home is located at 239 W Lafayette Ave in Baltimore, MD and zip code 21217 in the Central neighborhood. This 3,468 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $625,000.

The number of homes for sale in Baltimore, MD increased by 56.6% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $239,187 and the average listing age was 72 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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