Nancy Cummins
Compass
(667) 771-4537
88 Total Sales
1 in Otterbein
$250,000 Price
Estimated Value: $933,000 - $972,061
Welcome to The Benjamin Berry house. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Historic Otterbein’s most significant residences—widely regarded as the oldest substantially intact home in the neighborhood—thoughtfully preserved and offering exceptional flexibility for today’s buyer. Behind its understated 29ft wide façade, this early 19th-century residence unfolds with remarkable scale and character. The main home (circa 1805) offers four bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths along with a home office, partially finished basement, and large private courtyard. Features include a gracious living and dining room with 12 ft soaring ceilings, original architectural details and millwork, and three fireplaces – blending historic integrity with everyday livability. Period elements—including original pine flooring, shark tooth crown molding, wood paneling, solid French doors and numerous reclaimed architectural features—anchor the home in its storied past. Attached to the property is a separate two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, accessible both internally and via its own private entrance—ideal for rental income, multigenerational living, guest quarters, or a dedicated home office or studio. The apartment is separately metered and with its own systems. Saved from demolition and restored through Baltimore’s celebrated Otterbein Dollar House program, 137 W. Lee Street stands as a cornerstone of one of the city’s most successful preservation-led neighborhood revivals. Set just moments from the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill, and downtown, this is a home where architectural significance, scale, and versatility converge—a truly distinctive offering in the heart of the city.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(410) 886-7342 james.baldwin@compass.com Compass Brokerage Phone: 4108867342 Listed on: 03/11/2026
Co-Listed By
(410) 886-7342 andrea.griffin@compass.com Compass Brokerage Phone: 4108867342
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Nancy Cummins
Compass
(667) 771-4537
88 Total Sales
1 in Otterbein
$250,000 Price
Nicole Callender
Keller Williams Realty Delmarva
(443) 251-3558
225 Total Sales
1 in Otterbein
$315,000 Price
Bob Lucido
Keller Williams Lucido Agency
(667) 303-1729
2,560 Total Sales
2 in Otterbein
$250K - $315K Price Range
Kristin Brillantes
Compass
(667) 239-9788
124 Total Sales
1 in Otterbein
$175,000 Price
James Baldwin
Compass
(667) 303-2564
278 Total Sales
51 in Otterbein
$226K - $950K Price Range
Andy MacPherson
W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC.
(301) 867-7339
114 Total Sales
1 in Otterbein
$260,100 Price
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $950,000 | Terrain Title | ||
| Gorman Richard L | $343,000 | -- |
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $350,000 |
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 04/09/26 | Sold | $950,000 | -4.5% | $203 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2026 03/11/26 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $213 / Sq Ft |
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,227 | $785,667 | ||
| 2024 | $14,495 | $737,833 | ||
| 2023 | $14,176 | $690,000 | $150,000 | $540,000 |
| 2022 | $13,609 | $679,733 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $15,799 | $669,467 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $12,559 | $659,200 | $150,000 | $509,200 |
| 2019 | $11,987 | $659,200 | $150,000 | $509,200 |
| 2018 | $11,726 | $659,200 | $150,000 | $509,200 |
| 2017 | $11,357 | $716,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $10,035 | $679,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $10,035 | $642,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $10,035 | $605,700 | $0 | $0 |
Seller's Agent in 2026
James Baldwin
Compass
(443) 255-2502
51 in this area
278 Total Sales
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Andrea Griffin
Compass
(410) 591-9183
35 in this area
223 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Missy Puetz
EXP Realty, LLC
(612) 836-3440
3 in this area
99 Total Sales
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: MDBA2201098
APN: 0883-015
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