117 E 5th St

Frederick, MD 21701

$405,000
Price
2
Beds
1,226 Sq. Ft.
$330 / Sq. Ft.
1,226
Sq. Ft.
$330
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending
Welcome to 117 E 5th!
End-row townhome with thoughtful modern updates
Situated in the heart of Downtown Frederick
Charming covered front porch
Living room enhanced by a new ceiling fan w/ light
Hardwood floors throughout the main & upper levels
Formal dining room with classic chair railing
Beautifully updated kitchen w/ abundant cabinetry
Updated flooring & updated appliances
Warm butcher block countertops
Primary bedroom with new A/C window unit
2nd bedroom
Full hall bath
Loft area with direct access to private balcony
Private balcony, beautifully renovated in 2025
Finished attic offers exceptional flexibility
Spacious brick patio
Recently sodded grass and designed landscaping
Your own private backyard retreat
Deep, fully fence backyard
Dedicated vegetable and herb garden

Description

Welcome to this charming end-row townhome that perfectly blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates, all in the heart of Downtown Frederick. Just steps from Carroll Creek, award-winning restaurants, breweries, boutique shopping, parks, and year-round community events, this home offers the ideal combination of historic charm and urban convenience. A charming covered front porch welcomes you inside, where gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the main and upper levels. The inviting...Welcome to this charming end-row townhome that perfectly blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates, all in the heart of Downtown Frederick. Just steps from Carroll Creek, award-winning restaurants, breweries, boutique shopping, parks, and year-round community events, this home offers the ideal combination of historic charm and urban convenience. A charming covered front porch welcomes you inside, where gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the main and upper levels. The inviting living room space is enhanced by a new ceiling fan with light and opens seamlessly into a formal dining room accented by classic chair rail molding, creating a warm and welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The beautifully updated kitchen combines style and functionality with abundant cabinetry, warm butcher block countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, updated flooring, updated appliances, and a new five-burner gas range featuring an air fryer mode. A new ceiling fan/light fixture adds both comfort and style, while direct access to the backyard makes indoor-outdoor living effortless. Upstairs, a versatile loft area provides the perfect space for a home office, reading nook, or sitting area and offers direct access to a private balcony that was beautifully renovated in 2025. Two spacious bedrooms share a well-appointed full bathroom, and the primary bedroom features a new A/C window unit for added comfort. The finished attic offers exceptional flexibility and can easily serve as a recreation room, guest suite, home office, fitness room, or additional living space. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat, where a spacious brick patio overlooks a deep, fully fenced yard with recently sodded grass and thoughtfully designed landscaping—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the outdoors. A dedicated vegetable and herb garden creates the perfect space for gardening enthusiasts, while mature asparagus plants provide a unique and established perennial harvest. Whether you're entertaining friends, cultivating your garden, or simply relaxing outdoors, this backyard is a rare find in Downtown Frederick. Move-in ready and full of character, this home offers the perfect balance of historic charm, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable Downtown Frederick location. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home with a private backyard sanctuary in one of Frederick's most desirable neighborhoods!
  1. Listed by Lisa E Kittleman • The KW Collective
    P: (301)-785-5893 lisa@kittlemangroup.com
  2. Listed by Amanda Cristine Downs • The KW Collective
    P: (240)-812-2199 amanda@kittlemangroup.com

Property Details for 117 East 5th Street

Tax ID Number
1102024071
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/10/2026 10:05 PM

Property Details for 117 East 5th Street

StatusPending
MLS #MDFR2084696
Days on Market2
Taxes$5,365 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,088 SF
CountyFrederick County, MD
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Building Information for 117 East 5th Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,088 SF

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Property Information for 117 East 5th Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121139693024
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SPRING RIDGE (FREDERICK MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOV. THOMAS JOHNSON (FREDERICK MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: GOV. THOMAS JOHNSON (FREDERICK MD)
  • County: FREDERICK
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $323,433
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $3,291
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $197,100
  • City Town Tax: $2,073
  • Land Assessed Value: $185,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $88
  • Zoning: DR
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Loft, Attic, Full Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Chair Rail, Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins
Room 6
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Finished, Lighting - Ceiling
Room 7
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Balcony Access
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,226.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard, Partly Wooded
  • Fencing: Fully, Rear
  • Parcel ID: 11497070
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Built-In Microwave, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Window Features: Storm
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 117 East 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #MDFR2084696

—
Jul 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDFR2084696

$405,000—
May 14, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1558115015

$390,000

+8.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #MDFR2084696

—
07/09/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDFR2084696

$405,000
05/14/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1558115015

$390,000

+8.1% / yr

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Public Records for 117 East 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$145,400Additions$148,500Total$293,900
Tax Record2025$5,453 ($454 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,226 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,226 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,088 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1900ZoningDRCountyFREDERICKAPN02-024071

Schools near 117 East 5th Street

This home is within Frederick County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Spring Ridge Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Public - 9 to 12
Monocacy Valley Montessori School
Charter - PK to 10
Rating
School
Distance
Spring Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Public9 to 12

Monocacy Valley Montessori School
CharterPK to 10

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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