$199,900

511 E 42nd St Baltimore, MD 21218

$2,374
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,416 sqft
0.2 acres
$141 / sqft
House

Property details

About 511 E 42nd St

ATTENTION INVESTORS AND ANYONE READY TO GO FOR THAT SWEET, HUNDRED AND TEN YEAR OLD VICTORIAN YOU'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF! THIS IS IT! THE TIME IS NOW! THREE BEDROOM, ONE AND A HALF BATH, WITH BONUS ATTIC SPACE READY FOR YOUR CREATIVE IMAGINATION. ENTER A LOVELY FOYER WITH AUTHENTIC STAINED-GLASS WINDOW. HUGE LIVING ROOM AND FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS AND LOTS OF WINDOWS ALLOWING NATURAL LIGHT TO STREAM IN. GOOD SIZED KITCHEN WITH ROOM FOR ALL YOUR COOKING, BAKING AND PREPPING NEEDS. UPSTAIRS YOU'LL FIND THREE AMPLE SIZED BEDROOMS WITH GREAT CLOSET SPACE. YOU'LL LOVE THE CONVEINENCE OF AN UPSTAIRS LAUNDRY! SPACIOUS, LEVEL FENCED IN BACKYARD! SUMMER'S COMING AND YOU'LL BE READY FOR HOSTING THE BIG COOKOUT, REUNIONS, CORN HOLE TOURNAMENTS AND MORE! OFF THE MAIN ROAD YET IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE WORLD RENOWN SENATOR THEATRE, SHOPPING, TOWSON TOWNCENTER, PARKS, PLACES OF WORSHIP, MAJOR MEDICAL CENTERS, PUBLIC TRANSIT, TOWSON UNIV AND MORE! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE! SHE'S A BEAUTE!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Size1,416 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingOn Street
MLS #MDBA2159024

Summary

  • MLS Number: MDBA2159024
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (410) 515-2000
  • Office Email: christy.adkins@cbmove.com
  • Listing Agent: Paula Diggs Smith
  • Agent Phone: (410) 937-7856
  • Agent Email: paula.diggssmith@cbrealty.com

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$199,900

511 E 42nd St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 01, 2006
Home Sold
$225,000
Dec 27, 2005
Home Sold
$80,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$129,167$2,790
2023$118,233$2,790
2022$107,300$2,532
2021$107,300$2,560
2020$107,300$2,532
2019$108,500$2,548
2018$108,500$2,560
2017$108,500$2,560

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Abbottston Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.1 mi

1300 Gorsuch Ave

4

Govans Elementary School

Public Charter PK-5

1.1 mi

900 Woodbourne Ave

3

Northwood Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.3 mi

5201 Loch Raven 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 $30,000. 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 high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

57%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
29%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • QuiznosQuiznos

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • HondaHonda
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 511 E 42nd St

This home is located at 511 E 42nd St in Baltimore, MD and zip code 21218 in the Pen Lucy neighborhood. This 1,416 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $199,900.

In March 2025 more than 145 listings in Baltimore, MD were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 120 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 167 were sold below. In March 2025 in Baltimore, MD there were 34.6% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025 median list price was $233,313 and the average listing age was 53 days.

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

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