$599,000
UNDER CONTRACT OPEN SAT 2PM - 3:30PM

239 W Lafayette Ave Baltimore, MD 21217

Bolton Hill Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,195/month

Total Views 7,059
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,468 Sq Ft
$173 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • 0.04 Acre Lot
  • Dual Staircase
  • City View
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2-minute walk to Mosher Street Park

About This Home

Fantastic opportunity to own a fully renovated, light-filled Victorian townhouse in Bolton Hill Baltimore, one of the city’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Currently set up as two units, by simply opening up two doors, you have a single family again. This turn-key multi-family investment property is currently configured as two spacious, bi-level apartments, offering incredible flexibility: live in one unit and rent the other, accommodate multi-generational living, or easily convert it back to a single-family home. Renovated in 2018, this Bolton Hill home for sale includes updated plumbing, electric, HVAC, kitchens, bathrooms, and structural upgrades including a new rear parking pad, privacy gate, and elevated wraparound deck. Both units were freshly painted in 2025 and are ready for immediate occupancy.

Apartment #1 spans the first and part of the second floor and features a large open living and dining area with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, decorative mantel, and hardwood floors. A spacious bedroom suite includes an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. The main level also includes a half bath and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, white shaker cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. A private staircase leads to a luxurious second-level primary suite with Italian tile bath, sitting room or home office, and access to a private wraparound deck. Delivered vacant; most recent rent was $2,230/month.

Apartment #2 occupies the second and third floors and includes a large living room, modern eat-in kitchen, full hall bath, bedroom, and in-unit laundry. The top floor offers three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Delivered vacant; most recent rent was $2,525/month.

A full unfinished basement offers ample storage and garden access. Windows are original (as-is) with storm coverings.

This historic Bolton Hill property includes a beautifully landscaped, gated rear garden with space for one-car off-street parking. Located in the Midtown Special Benefits District, the home benefits from a CHAP tax credit of approximately $2,000/year through 2029 and is subject to an annual surcharge of $594.60. Buyer to verify all tax information.

Enjoy life in one of Baltimore’s most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods. Bolton Hill is beloved for its architecture, community events, and cultural proximity. Walk to local restaurants like CookHouse, Foraged, Alma Cocina Latina, and Le Comptoir du Vin. Grab coffee at On the Hill Cafe, catch a show at The Lyric or the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, or see a film at The Charles Theater. You're just minutes to Penn Station (MARC to DC, Amtrak to Philly & NYC), the Light Rail to BWI, and I-83 for easy access to downtown Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Any questions about the neighborhood, contact the listing agent is a long time resident of Bolton Hill and owner of CookHouse and On the Hill Cafe.

Listing Agent

Jessica Dailey

Compass License #600667 Listed on: 06/24/2025

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Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,631

Year Built

  • Built in 1880 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,468 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Crown Molding
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • City Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Up Access

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Rented or Permit Required
  • Parking Space Conveys

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • Mount Royal Elementary-Middle School
  • Mount Royal Middle School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 022
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0311050401 022

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bolton Hill Historic District Subdivision

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,631

Year Built

Built in 1880 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: Yes
  • Inclusions: FLOWER POTS IN FRONT, MATCHING PAINT, TILE AND ANYTHING IN THE BASEMENT.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Renovated: 2018
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Fantastic opportunity to own a fully renovated, light-filled Victorian townhouse in Bolton Hill Baltimore, one of the city’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Currently set up as two units, by simply opening up two doors, you have a single family again. This turn-key multi-family investment property is currently configured as two spacious, bi-level apartments, offering incredible flexibility: live in one unit and rent the other, accommodate multi-generational living, or easily convert it back to a single-family home. Renovated in 2018, this Bolton Hill home for sale includes updated plumbing, electric, HVAC, kitchens, bathrooms, and structural upgrades including a new rear parking pad, privacy gate, and elevated wraparound deck. Both units were freshly painted in 2025 and are ready for immediate occupancy. Apartment #1 spans the first and part of the second floor and features a large open living and dining area with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, decorative mantel, and hardwood floors. A spacious bedroom suite includes an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. The main level also includes a half bath and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, white shaker cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. A private staircase leads to a luxurious second-level primary suite with Italian tile bath, sitting room or home office, and access to a private wraparound deck. Delivered vacant; most recent rent was $2,230/month. Apartment #2 occupies the second and third floors and includes a large living room, modern eat-in kitchen, full hall bath, bedroom, and in-unit laundry. The top floor offers three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Delivered vacant; most recent rent was $2,525/month. A full unfinished basement offers ample storage and garden access. Windows are original (as-is) with storm coverings. This historic Bolton Hill property includes a beautifully landscaped, gated rear garden with space for one-car off-street parking. Located in the Midtown Special Benefits District, the home benefits from a CHAP tax credit of approximately $2,000/year through 2029 and is subject to an annual surcharge of $594.60. Buyer to verify all tax information. Enjoy life in one of Baltimore’s most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods. Bolton Hill is beloved for its architecture, community events, and cultural proximity. Walk to local restaurants like CookHouse, Foraged, Alma Cocina Latina, and Le Comptoir du Vin. Grab coffee at On the Hill Café, catch a show at The Lyric or the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, or see a film at The Charles Theater. You're just minutes to Penn Station (MARC to DC, Amtrak to Philly & NYC), the Light Rail to BWI, and I-83 for easy access to downtown Baltimore and surrounding areas. Any questions about the neighborhood, contact the listing agent is a long time resident of Bolton Hill and owner of CookHouse and On the Hill Cafe.
  • Special Features: 4225
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen - Island, Bathroom - Tub Shower, 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Open, Skylight(s)
  • Window Features: Wood Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Floor, Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3468
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3468
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 172.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3468
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 239

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Spa: No
  • View: City
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required, Parking Space Conveys
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: MOUNT ROYAL ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle School: MOUNT ROYAL
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121137830454
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: MOUNT ROYAL ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MOUNT ROYAL

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1800.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s), Balcony, Deck(s), Wrap Around
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R-7
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10631.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0311050401 022
  • Tax Lot: 022
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3468
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $8,520 $468,500 $100,000 $368,500
2024 $8,520 $450,467 $0 $0
2023 $8,500 $432,433 $0 $0
2022 $8,520 $414,400 $100,000 $314,400
2021 $9,620 $407,633 $0 $0
2020 $8,505 $400,867 $0 $0
2019 $8,457 $394,100 $100,000 $294,100
2018 $8,879 $376,233 $0 $0
2017 $8,457 $358,367 $0 $0
2016 $9,121 $340,500 $0 $0
2015 $9,121 $340,500 $0 $0
2014 $9,121 $340,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $599,000 -4.2% $173 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $625,000 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft
04/04/2021 04/04/21 Rented $2,300 +4.5% --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Sold $335,000 +11.7% $97 / Sq Ft
11/12/2017 11/12/17 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2017 11/08/17 For Sale $299,900 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $335,000 Title Resources Guaranty Co
Deed $375,000 --
Deed $142,500 --
Deed $119,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $119,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: MDBA2173132

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APN: 0401-022

Maryland Baltimore City County Baltimore 21217 Bolton Hill

239 W Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, MD

This home is located at 239 W Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 and is currently priced at $599,000, approximately $172 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 239 W Lafayette Ave is a home located in Baltimore City with nearby schools including Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School, Booker T. Washington Middle School, and Frederick Douglass High School.

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