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#MDBA2157440, Eric J Black, Listing Office: Northrop Realty
$549,000 List price
521 S Sharp St Baltimore, MD 21201
$6,519
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,208 sqft
$249 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 521 S Sharp St
Historic Otterbein home with a surprising amount of flexible living space. One of Otterbein’s famous “Dollar Houses,” this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has many unique features you’ll never find in new construction or cookie-cutter homes including original heart pine flooring, exposed brick, and 3 wood burning fireplaces. The center of the home enjoys a multi-level stairwell with a large skylight that envelopes the home in light. In addition to the 3 bedrooms, you will love the additional living spaces that include a second floor living/family room and a top level den/home office option with a wet bar and sliding doors that lead to a deck with sunny eastern exposures overlooking the downtown skyline. In addition, there is a beautiful updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and exposed beams that leads to a large and private fenced backyard and patio/garden rarely found in homes like this. There is a split lower level with another bedroom/office space and full bath as well as a large and bright storage room. Parking is so easy in this neighborhood, as it is permit-only and strongly enforced to the benefit of homeowners. Easy access to I-95, the MARC train (if you happen to work in Washington, DC), the Light Rail, the Charm City Circulator, and all the conveniences of the Inner Harbor and Federal Hill. 93 Walk Score – just a few blocks to CFG Arena, M&T Stadium, Camden Yards and the beautiful waterfront.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,208 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #MDBA2152470
ViewCity
Summary
- MLS Number: MDBA2152470
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (410) 886-7342
- Listing Agent: James M. Baldwin
- Agent Phone: (443) 255-2502
- Agent Email: james.baldwin@compass.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2018 | Home Sold | $480,000 |
| Nov 04, 1998 | Home Sold | $245,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $469,467 | $10,957 |
| 2023 | $464,300 | $10,957 |
| 2022 | $441,333 | $10,415 |
| 2021 | $418,367 | $9,331 |
| 2020 | $395,400 | $8,636 |
| 2019 | $395,400 | $8,593 |
| 2018 | $395,400 | $8,717 |
| 2017 | $400,200 | $6,899 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Federal Hill Preparatory School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•1040 William St
3
George Washington Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•800 Scott St
6
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1327 Washington Blvd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $35,080. Residents of Baltimore, MD typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
50%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
14%
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?
74%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
36%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Live Theatre
Art Museums
Where do the neighbors shop?
Banana Republic
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jack In The Box
Boston Market
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Mercedes
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 521 S Sharp St
This home is located at 521 S Sharp St in Baltimore, MD and zip code 21201 in the Central neighborhood. This 2,208 square foot home was built in 1920. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $549,000.
In February 2025, from all listings sold in Baltimore, MD there were more than 185 sold above asking price, over 189 sold below and more than 118 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Baltimore, MD between January and February 2025 increased by 10.3%. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 51 days, the median list price was $230,281.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.