123 W Read St
Description
This 4-bedroom residence offers versatile living across four well-appointed floors. The first floor features an updated kitchen and dining area with basement access and convenient main-level laundry. The second floor provides a spacious living area, one bedroom,...Welcome to this unique 4-story townhouse in the heart of one of Baltimore's most beloved neighborhoods. This distinctive home, crowned with a striking mansard roof, seamlessly blends over a century of history with thoughtful modern updates.
This 4-bedroom residence offers versatile living across four well-appointed floors. The first floor features an updated kitchen and dining area with basement access and convenient main-level laundry. The second floor provides a spacious living area, one bedroom, and a full bath, perfect for entertaining or just to spread out a little. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath occupy the third floor, while the fourth floor boasts a luxurious primary suite complete with a full bath. The 5th bedroom is also on this floor that the current owner uses as a dressing room, equipped with a separate closet with laundry hookup for extra convenience.
Large windows means lots of natural light and access to the outdoors from the first, second, and third floors. The home's unique layout provides both privacy and connection, ideal for modern living.
Mt. Vernon doesn't get better than this. You're in close proximity to MICA, University of Baltimore School of Law, the Enoch Pratt Central Library, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Meyerhoff. Great restaurants, boutique shops, and cultural institutions surround you, while I-83 access makes commuting effortless.
This home use to serve as a grocery store in the 1930s, followed by various restaurants and bars over the years and now shines as a wonderful private home.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Mt. Vernon history with all the comforts of contemporary living.
Listing Agent
![Molly Reed]()
molly.reed@compass.comP: (518)-496-5674
Property Details for 123 West Read Street
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Property Details for 123 West Read Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDBA2205446 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | $9,551 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 797 SF |
| County | Baltimore Independent City |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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Building Information for 123 West Read Street
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1Property Information for 123 West Read Street
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121137830454
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $408,033
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $453
- Improvement Assessed Value: $339,000
- City Town Tax: $9,098
- Land Assessed Value: $75,700
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: C
- Section: 09
- Zoning: OR-2
- Tax Lot: 024
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,524.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,524.00
- Total SQFT: 2,524.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 12948132
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: https://www.compass.com/agents/molly-reed/
Property History for 123 West Read Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2205446 | $449,000 | — |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1489233629 | $425,000 | +3.0% / yr |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | $425,000 | — |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | — | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | — | |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | — | |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | $425,000 | — |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #572556126 | $356,000 | — |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1001131067 | $356,000 | — |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490730316 | $356,000 | +4.5% / yr |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1001131067 | — | |
| Aug 13, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001131067 | $449,900 | — |
| Nov 1, 2008 | Expired BRIGHT #MDBA355948 | $479,950 | — |
| Mar 11, 2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008392810 | — | |
| Jan 25, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008392810 | $475,000 | — |
| Oct 15, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA355948 | $499,950 | — |
| Jul 20, 2005 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBA360522 | — | |
| Jul 20, 2005 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBA360472 | — | |
| May 23, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA360522 | $340,000 | — |
| May 20, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA360472 | $340,000 | — |
| May 13, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #160500456 | $220,000 | +37.1% / yr |
| Mar 26, 2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #137409266 | $154,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2205446 | $449,000 |
| 03/25/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1489233629 | $425,000 +3.0% / yr |
| 03/25/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | $425,000 |
| 02/19/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | — |
| 02/16/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | — |
| 02/07/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | — |
| 02/02/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2028988 | $425,000 |
| 04/29/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #572556126 | $356,000 |
| 04/29/2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1001131067 | $356,000 |
| 04/28/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490730316 | $356,000 +4.5% / yr |
| 03/16/2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1001131067 | — |
| 08/13/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001131067 | $449,900 |
| 11/01/2008 | Expired BRIGHT #MDBA355948 | $479,950 |
| 03/11/2008 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008392810 | — |
| 01/25/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008392810 | $475,000 |
| 10/15/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA355948 | $499,950 |
| 07/20/2005 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBA360522 | — |
| 07/20/2005 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBA360472 | — |
| 05/23/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA360522 | $340,000 |
| 05/20/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA360472 | $340,000 |
| 05/13/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #160500456 | $220,000 +37.1% / yr |
| 03/26/2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #137409266 | $154,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 123 West Read Street
Schools near 123 West Read Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Booker T. Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts Public9 to 12 | ||
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Public9 to 12 |
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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