1252 Riverside Avenue

Closed 8/14/24

Gorgeous Federal Hill Park just 2 blocks away

Gorgeous Riverside Park just 3 blocks away

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Last Sold Price

$459,900

3 beds4 baths1,656 sqft

1252 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

TownhouseProperty Type

0.02 acresLot Size

1870Year Built

$278/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Located on sought after Riverside Avenue, one of the highest points in the neighborhood, allowing for 360 degree panoramic views of the Harbor, Domino Sugars sign, the downtown cityscape, as well as both stadiums from the home's roof deck. Welcome to 1252 Riverside Ave! Features include a warm and inviting livingroom with original hardwood floors, exposed brick & recessed lighting; a beautiful fireplace with custom built in shelving adding to the character of the home. Space for dining in either...Located on sought after Riverside Avenue, one of the highest points in the neighborhood, allowing for 360 degree panoramic views of the Harbor, Domino Sugars sign, the downtown cityscape, as well as both stadiums from the home's roof deck. Welcome to 1252 Riverside Ave! Features include a warm and inviting livingroom with original hardwood floors, exposed brick & recessed lighting; a beautiful fireplace with custom built in shelving adding to the character of the home. Space for dining in either the LR or the kitchen/ There is a convenient half bathroom on the main level. Check out the pretty kitchen with ample cabinetry, granite counters, sunny windows, recessed lighting & beautiful stone flooring. A full sized parking pad tops the list of must have features. Upstairs you will discover 3 spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an additional half bath in the rear bedroom for convenience. Washer/dryer located in the center hall. This home has an abundance of outdoor living on THREE levels of decking. Please book showings well in advance. Don't miss this one!

Listing closed: 08/14/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDBA2125542

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Property Information for 1252 Riverside Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $9,752 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Ground Rent
County: Baltimore Independent City
Tax ID Number: 0324051923 026
Ownership: Ground Rent
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Federal
Levels/Stories: 3
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Views: City, Harbor
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 06-04-2024
Subdivision: FEDERAL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Subdivision: FEDERAL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT (BALTIMORE CITY MD)
Cross Street: West
Legal Subdivision: Ward 24
Municipality: Baltimore City
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,656.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 632.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 632.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1870
Lot Size: 0.02 AC / 984 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile

School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121137830454
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: FEDERAL HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (BALTIMORE CITY MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: BALTIMORE CITY

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $428,400

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $463
Improvement Assessed Value: $338,800
City Town Tax: $9,289
Land Assessed Value: $120,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: R
Section: 05
Zoning: R-8
Tax Lot: 026
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Financial Information

Expenses

Income Expense List: Annual Ground Rent

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,656.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,656.00
Total SQFT: 2,288.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle, Flat
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8031/3033/3104/803130333104_512_384_WM_aALMd52UHuorTA_r.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Brick, Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 12x82

Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Road Surface Type: Paved
Location Type: Downtown
Parcel ID: 13027430
Ground Rent Exists: Yes
Ground Rent Amount: $30
Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Semi-Annually
Capitalized Value-Ground Rent: $1,000

Parking

Type Of Parking: Alley, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Off Street - # of Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Concrete Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Other
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Alarm, Smoke Detector
Door Features: Storm, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Has Laundry

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Internet Services: Cable, DSL

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS

Property History for 1252 Riverside Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 14, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1548097526	$459,900	—
Aug 14, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2125542	$459,900	—
Jun 18, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2125542		—
Jun 18, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBA2125542		—
Jun 11, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2125542		—
Jun 3, 2024	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDBA2125542		—
Jun 3, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2125542	$459,900	—
Oct 31, 2014	Expired BRIGHT #1007076346	$384,900	—
May 6, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007076346	$424,900	—
Sep 17, 2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008807036	$474,900	—
Sep 17, 2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008807036		—
Jul 30, 2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008807144	$424,900	—
Jul 30, 2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008807144		—
Apr 18, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008807036	$485,000	—
Apr 18, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008807144	$449,000	—
May 22, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #223034343	$459,900	-1.1% / yr
May 21, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #MDBA108590	$459,900	—
Apr 15, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDBA108590		—
Apr 12, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA108590	$459,900	—
Jul 29, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #151062753	$475,000	+29.8% / yr
Jul 29, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDBA150708	$475,000	—
Jun 14, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDBA150708		—
Apr 26, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA150708	$499,999	—
Sep 30, 1999	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #42798177	$134,900	-26.1% / yr
Sep 17, 1999	Closed BRIGHT #MDBA287096	$134,900	—
Aug 25, 1999	Pending BRIGHT #MDBA287096		—
Aug 21, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA287096	$134,900	—
Sep 19, 1997	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #42522510	$249,500	—
Sep 19, 1997	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #42522751	$249,500	—
Mar 6, 1997	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBA385530	$179,900	—
Mar 6, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA385530	$189,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/14/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1548097526	$459,900
08/14/2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2125542	$459,900
06/18/2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2125542	—
06/18/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBA2125542	—
06/11/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2125542	—
06/03/2024	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDBA2125542	—
06/03/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2125542	$459,900
10/31/2014	Expired BRIGHT #1007076346	$384,900
05/06/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007076346	$424,900
09/17/2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008807036	$474,900
09/17/2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008807036	—
07/30/2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008807144	$424,900
07/30/2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008807144	—
04/18/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008807036	$485,000
04/18/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008807144	$449,000
05/22/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #223034343	$459,900 -1.1% / yr
05/21/2007	Closed BRIGHT #MDBA108590	$459,900
04/15/2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDBA108590	—
04/12/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA108590	$459,900
07/29/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #151062753	$475,000 +29.8% / yr
07/29/2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDBA150708	$475,000
06/14/2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDBA150708	—
04/26/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA150708	$499,999
09/30/1999	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #42798177	$134,900 -26.1% / yr
09/17/1999	Closed BRIGHT #MDBA287096	$134,900
08/25/1999	Pending BRIGHT #MDBA287096	—
08/21/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA287096	$134,900
09/19/1997	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #42522510	$249,500
09/19/1997	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #42522751	$249,500
03/06/1997	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBA385530	$179,900
03/06/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA385530	$189,900

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

Public Records for 1252 Riverside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$9,573 ($798 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtStories3Lot Size984 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1870Year Renovated1870ZoningR-8CountyBALTIMORE CITYAPN1923-026

Schools near 1252 Riverside Avenue

This home is within Baltimore City Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Federal Hill Preparatory School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
2/10	Booker T. Washington Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.2 mi
4/10	Paul Laurence Dunbar High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
2/10	Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.0 mi
1/10	Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.3 mi
1/10	Digital Harbor High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.1 mi
NR	Catholic Community School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
NR	International Connections Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Federal Hill Preparatory School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
2/10	Booker T. Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.2 mi
4/10	Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
2/10	Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.0 mi
1/10	Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.3 mi
1/10	Digital Harbor High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.1 mi
NR	Catholic Community School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	International Connections Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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This home: 1252 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230	$459,900	3	4	1,656	984
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1252 Riverside Avenue, Unit 1, Baltimore, MD 21230	$439,000	–	1	1,508	1,004
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1256 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230	$369,900	3	2	1,278	871
1246 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230	$363,500	2	2	–	0
1244 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230	$410,000	3	4	3,100	0
1242 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230	$450,000	–	3	1,185	1,025
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1238 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230	$405,000	4	2	2,412	0
1223 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230	$269,000	–	–	–	0
1236 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230	$422,500	3	2	–	0
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