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$135,000

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1 Bed

1 Bath

711 SqFt

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159 W LANVALE ST #5 Baltimore, MD 21217

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Key Details

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condo/Co-op

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 711 sqft

Price per Sqft $189

Subdivision Bolton Hill Historic District

MLS Listing ID MDBA2214010

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Condo Fees $330/mo

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 711

Year Built 1874

Available Date 2026-05-08

Annual Tax Amount $2,627

Tax Year 2024

Property Sub-Type Condo/Co-op

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Stunning & historically significant, the Mergenthaler mansion is a historic landmark which offers a neighborhood feel within Bolton Hill. Great owner or investor opportunity -- Condo owners are permitted to make their unit a long-term rental!!!

Stellar LOCATION -- lower Bolton Hill is DC and local commuter friendly next to the LIGHT RAIL, METRO, PENN STATION and I-83. Arts & institutions nearby include the MICA, UB LAW SCHOOL, BSO, THE LYRIC, MOUNT VERNON, and STATION NORTH restaurants. ⁣Recent building updates include exterior masonry and brownstone restoration, exterior lighting, exterior repairs, and electrical updates are in the process of being upgraded for the entire building. ⁣

This second floor one bedroom unit offers a large den with a built-in bookcase. Bead board and butcher's block adorn the galley kitchen overlooking a garden terrace below. End of group natural light throughout. A lovely hallway with designer colors bring this condo to life, and keep the bedroom tucked away for separation and privacy. Shared washer and dryer and private storage unit in basement. ⁣
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Capital Reserve Fund assessment per Maryland Law is underway. Reach out to listing agent for information. The Property is located in a CHAP (Historical and Architectural Preservation) historic district within Baltimore City, and subject to the Midtown Special Benefits Tax.⁣

A rectilinear red brick rowhouse of the late Victorian era, the home has three major historical points of significance: 1) built by Joseph Hopkins in 1875, nephew of the noted philanthropist, Johns Hopkins, 2) later occupied (1894-1899) by Ottmar Mergenthaler, of which the house gets its name, the inventor of the linotype which revolutionized printing, and 3) William L Marbury, US Attorney General for Maryland.
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You truly can hide away, but be close to city living. Be inspired and infused by the area's architecture or art scene. Enjoy restaurants and cafes such as Llama's Corner, Cookhouse, On the Hill, Brass Tap and Angeli's, or nearby Station North which continues to thrive with Alma Cocina Latina, Foraged, Le Comptoir du Vin, The Royal Blue and mainstays such as Charles Theater and Tapas Teatro.

Location

State MD

County Baltimore City

Zoning R-7

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen

Basement Unfinished, Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Radiator

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Equipment Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Fireplace N

Appliance Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Basement, Common

Exterior

Utilities Available Natural Gas Available

Amenities Available Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities, Common Grounds

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Story 1

Unit Features Garden 1 - 4 Floors

Above Ground Finished SqFt 711

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories 1

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type Plaster Walls,Dry Wall

New Construction N

Schools

School District Baltimore City Public Schools

Others

Pets Allowed Y

HOA Fee Include Ext Bldg Maint,Reserve Funds,Sewer,Water,Common Area Maintenance,Management,Pest Control,Snow Removal

Senior Community No

Tax ID 0311030422 025

Ownership Condominium

SqFt Source 711

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions

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