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#MDBA2170092, Sylvia S Cowles, Listing Office: Sylvia Scott Cowles
$525,000 List price
628 E Fort Ave Baltimore, MD 21230
$6,234
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,590 sqft
0.10 acres
$330 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 628 E Fort Ave
Welcome to 628 E. Fort Avenue, a spacious Charm City gem boasting 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. FULLY renovated in 2016, this home offers the perfect blend of original charm and modern comfort—featuring engineered hardwood floors, exposed brick, beautiful coffered ceilings with crown molding in the living room, and tall ceilings/windows throughout. The spacious kitchen comes equipped with custom cabinetry and built-ins around the refrigerator for additional storage. Each of the two upstairs bedrooms has its own en-suite bathroom and the finished basement includes a third bedroom or flex space plus a full bathroom—great for guests, a home office, or gym. Enjoy three private outdoor spaces: a deck off the kitchen, a second deck off the bedroom, and a rooftop deck with city and harbor views. Some of the recent upgrades include cement board siding on the side and back of home (2020), new 40-year vinyl membrane front top roof (2021), new storm doors on three levels (2021), and a rooftop deck door (2021). Best of all, private two-car parking—a rare find in city living! Walk to Riverside Park, Cross Street Market, Little Havana, The Wine Collective, and more. As featured in Baltimore Magazine’s May issue, this home is a true love letter to Baltimore row homes. Please note that the actual finished square footage of the home is 2,163 sq. ft.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,590 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDriveway
MLS #MDBA2168704
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Engineered Wood
- Interior: Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Driveway
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $525,000
- Price/SqFt: $330
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,173
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Downtown Baltimore (Inner Harbor): Head south on Light Street, turn left onto E Fort Avenue, continue on E Fort Avenue for approximately 0.6 miles. 628 E Fort Avenue will be on your right. From I-95 North: Take Exit 55 for Key Highway, merge onto Key Highway and continue for about 0.5 miles, turn right onto Lawrence Street, turn left onto E Fort Avenue, continue for about 0.2 miles; 628 E Fort Avenue will be on your left. From I-95 South: Take Exit 55 toward Key Highway, merge onto Key Highway and continue for about 0.5 miles, turn right onto Lawrence Street, turn left onto E Fort Avenue. Continue for about 0.2 miles; 628 E Fort Avenue will be on your left.
- Year Built: 1900
- Living Area: 1,590 SqFt
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: MDBA2168704
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Engel & Volkers Annapolis
- Office Phone: (443) 292-6767
- Listing Agent: Melissa LaViola
- Agent Phone: (203) 218-7788
- Agent Email: melissa.laviola@evrealestate.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2016 | Home Sold | $417,900 |
| Aug 04, 2015 | Home Sold | $150,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $379,700 | $9,173 |
| 2023 | $388,700 | $9,173 |
| 2022 | $375,167 | $8,853 |
| 2021 | $361,633 | $8,215 |
| 2020 | $348,100 | $7,456 |
| 2019 | $348,100 | $7,418 |
| 2018 | $348,100 | $7,544 |
| 2017 | $178,800 | $4,004 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Federal Hill Preparatory School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•1040 William St
4
Wolfe Street Academy
Public Charter PK-5
1.3 mi
•245 S Wolfe St
3
George Washington Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•800 Scott St
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 $111,237. The majority of Baltimore, MD residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The majority of 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?
17%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
21%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
36%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Tennis
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
BMW
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
News- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 628 E Fort Ave
The listing price of 628 E Fort Ave property is $525,000.
The property 628 E Fort Ave is a townhouse located in Baltimore, Maryland, 21230.
Active Listing: 628 E Fort Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 628 E Fort Ave are: Federal Hill Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Wolfe Street Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), George Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), The Crossroads School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Digital Harbor High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), New Era Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,173 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 3, 2016 for $417,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 628 E Fort Ave has 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 628 E Fort Ave is 1,590 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 628 E Fort Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 628 E Fort Ave in Baltimore, MD and zip code 21230 in the Riverside neighborhood. This 1,590 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $525,000.
Between March and April 2025, Baltimore, MD real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 52%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 72 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $235,027.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.