$5,639

closing credit¹

40 E Fort Ave Baltimore, MD 21230

$474,900
3 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,697 sqft
0.02 acres
$280 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 40 E Fort Ave

Looking for a brand new fully-updated space within the walls of a historic rowhome? This Unicorn Listing in the Riverside neighborhood of Baltimore may be the place for you! This 3-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with 9-foot ceilings offers spacious living with plenty of natural light in the heart of South Baltimore. The home opens to inviting living and dining room spaces that flow naturally into the bright, modern kitchen, all with brand-new luxury vinyl tile flooring. Featuring quartz countertops, a custom tile backsplash, two-tone cabinets, and new appliances, the kitchen is spacious and is great for entertaining. The kitchen then leads out to the shaded back patio, perfect for an outdoor living/dining space. The main bedroom, located at the front of the house on the second floor, comes with an ensuite full bathroom. Both the secondary bedroom on the second floor and the basement bedrooms have immediately-adjacent full bathrooms, with the basement also boasting a laundry area with a brand-new washer and dryer. The rooftop deck, made with modern materials that require little maintenance, has its own separate entrance and provides a city view of South Baltimore. A 200 square foot addition to the deck is coming soon. In addition, the home is equipped with an energy efficient dual HVAC system. The Fort Avenue location places you right in the heart of great local dining and shopping options, while being about a mile away from two grocery stores. It’s also within blocks of Riverside Park, which features a number of fun activities ranging from swimming to pickleball. You’re also within a few minutes of both I-95 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and about 15 minutes from the BWI airport. Make this house yours, and you’ll feel at home right away.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,697 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #MDBA2139410

Summary

  • MLS Number: MDBA2139410
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Cummings & Co. Realtors
  • Office Phone: (410) 823-0033
  • Office Email: realtor@cummingsrealtors.com
  • Listing Agent: William Nick Hardisty

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 02, 2023
Home Sold
$215,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$199,433$4,684
2023$198,500$4,684
2022$193,567$4,568
2021$188,633$4,335
2020$183,700$2,457
2019$183,700$2,349
2018$183,700$2,297
2017$187,400$2,231

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Federal Hill Preparatory School

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

1040 William St

2

George Washington Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.1 mi

800 Scott St

5

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.4 mi

1327 Washington Blvd

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 $86,709. Residents of Baltimore, MD typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

70%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
58%
18-34 yrs old
27%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 40 E Fort Ave

This home is located at 40 E Fort Ave in Baltimore, MD and zip code 21230 in the South Baltimore neighborhood. This 1,697 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 17, 2024 and is currently priced at $474,900.

While more than 158 listings in Baltimore, MD in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 116 listings sold at asking price, and more than 202 were sold below. Between December and January 2025, Baltimore, MD real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.7%. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 45 days, the median list price was $229,497.

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

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