123 W Read St

Baltimore, MD 21201

$449,000
Price
5
Beds
2,524 Sq. Ft.
$178 / Sq. Ft.
2,524
Sq. Ft.
$178
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By CompassActive Under Contract
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Description

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,...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

  1. Molly Reed

    Molly Reed

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    molly.reed@compass.com

    P: (518)-496-5674

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Property Details for 123 West Read Street

Tax ID Number
0311090515 024
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/06/2026 02:01 PM

Property Details for 123 West Read Street

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #MDBA2205446
Days on Market12
Taxes$9,551 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.02 AC / 797 SF
CountyBaltimore Independent City
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 123 West Read Street

Stories5Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.02 AC / 797 SF

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Property Information for 123 West Read Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121137830454
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BALTIMORE CITY
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: $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
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 3
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Building Info
Building Info
  • 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
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8046/8090/5992/804680905992_512_384_WM_owscNZTocZNuJeVS.jpg
  • 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 / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 12948132
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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
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Property History for 123 West Read Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDBA2205446

—
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDBA2205446

$449,000—
Mar 25, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1489233629

$425,000

+3.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDBA2205446

—
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDBA2205446

$449,000
03/25/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1489233629

$425,000

+3.0% / yr

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 123 West Read Street

Taxable ValueLand$75,700Additions$329,000Total$404,700
Tax Record2023$8,550 ($713 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtStories4Lot Size797 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1900ZoningOR-2CountyBALTIMORE CITYAPN11-09-0515 -024

Schools near 123 West Read Street

This home is within Baltimore City Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Booker T. Washington Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts
Public - 9 to 12
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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