137 W Lee St
Baltimore, MD 21230

$995,000

Price

Beds

Baths

4,671 Sq. Ft.

$213 / Sq. Ft.

4,671

Sq. Ft.

$213

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

COMING SOON! This is a rare opportunity to own one of Historic Otterbein’s most significant residences—widely regarded as the oldest substantially intact home in the neighborhood—thoughtfully preserved and offering exceptional flexibility for today’s buyer.
Behind its understated 29ft wide façade, this early 19th-century residence unfolds with remarkable scale and character. The main home (circa 1805) offers four bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths along with a home office, partially finished basement,...COMING SOON! This is a rare opportunity to own one of Historic Otterbein’s most significant residences—widely regarded as the oldest substantially intact home in the neighborhood—thoughtfully preserved and offering exceptional flexibility for today’s buyer.

Behind its understated 29ft wide façade, this early 19th-century residence unfolds with remarkable scale and character. The main home (circa 1805) offers four bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths along with a home office, partially finished basement, and large private courtyard. Features include a gracious living and dining room with 12 ft soaring ceilings, original architectural details and millwork, and three fireplaces – blending historic integrity with everyday livability. Period elements—including original pine flooring, shark tooth crown molding, wood paneling, solid French doors and numerous reclaimed architectural features—anchor the home in its storied past.

Attached to the property is a separate two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, accessible both internally and via its own private entrance—ideal for rental income, multigenerational living, guest quarters, or a dedicated home office or studio. The apartment is separately metered and with its own systems.

Saved from demolition and restored through Baltimore’s celebrated Otterbein Dollar House program, 137 W. Lee Street stands as a cornerstone of one of the city’s most successful preservation-led neighborhood revivals. Set just moments from the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill, and downtown, this is a home where architectural significance, scale, and versatility converge—a truly distinctive offering in the heart of the city.

Listing Agents

James Baldwin
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Andrea Griffin
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P: (410)-591-9183
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Property Details for 137 West Lee Street

Tax ID Number

0322080883 015

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Yes

Structure Type

End of Row/Townhouse

Style

Federal

Levels/Stories

4.5

Furnished

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/09/2026 10:15 PM

Property Details for 137 West Lee Street

Status	Coming Soon
MLS #	MDBA2201098
Days on Market	-
Taxes	$18,542 / year
HOA Fees	$300 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Townhouse
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1805
Lot Size	0.00 AC / 0 SF
County	Baltimore Independent City
Buyer's Agent Compensation	2.5%

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Building Information for 137 West Lee Street

Stories-Year Built1805Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

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Property Information for 137 West Lee Street

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles

School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121137830454
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
County: BALTIMORE CITY

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

HOA Name: OTTERBEIN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Property Manager Y/N: No

Other Fees: $188
Other Fees Frequency: Annually
Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $785,667

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $880
Improvement Assessed Value: $683,500
City Town Tax: $17,662
Land Assessed Value: $150,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: No
Land Use Code: R
Section: 08
Historic: Yes
Historic Designation ID: CHAP
Zoning: R-8
Zoning Dscrp: Residential
Tax Lot: 015
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: 6
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Upper Level 3

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 2, Upper 3

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Foyer
Room Length: 6.0

Room Width: 4.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Length: 6.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Office
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Upper 2
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 9

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Upper 2
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning

Room 10

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Length: 8.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 2
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Double Sink

Room 11

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Upper 3
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Upper 3
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 13

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Length: 8.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Upper 3
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Double Sink

Room 14

Room Type: Storage Room
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 28.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 15

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 17.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning

Room 16

Room Type: Recreation Room
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 17

Room Type: Utility Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 20.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 18

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Length: 5.0

Room Width: 6.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,671.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,671.00
Total SQFT: 6,148.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8046/0213/8902/804602138902_512_384_WM_bCfjGWk8vdAQQvND.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, 9'+ Ceilings, Masonry
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Heated, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Workshop
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 2
Other Structure: Guest House

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Parcel ID: 13023221

Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street
Total Garage Spaces: 0

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 3
Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Fire Escape, Street Lights, Secure Storage, Play Area
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Under Ground
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Other
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Internet Services: Cable

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.baldwingriffin.com

Public Records for 137 West Lee Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2023$15,690 ($1,308 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt4,671 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,671 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,296 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1900ZoningR-8CountyBALTIMORE CITYAPN22-08-0883 -015Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 137 West Lee Street

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 7	0.4 mi
6/10	Booker T. Washington Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.6 mi
2/10	Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi
3/10	Paul Laurence Dunbar High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
1/10	Digital Harbor High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
5/10	Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women	Charter - Choice school	6 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Pleasant Rock Christian School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 1	0.6 mi
NR	Catholic Community School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	St. Alphonsus-Basilica School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Federal Hill Preparatory School PublicPK to 7 Serves this home	0.4 mi
6/10	Booker T. Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
2/10	Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
3/10	Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
1/10	Digital Harbor High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
5/10	Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women Charter6 to 12 Choice school	0.9 mi
NR	Pleasant Rock Christian School PrivatePK to 1 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Catholic Community School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	St. Alphonsus-Basilica School PrivatePK to 8 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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137 West Lee Street is a townhouse Coming Soon in Baltimore, MD 21230. This property is currently priced at $995,000. This listing's school district is Baltimore City Public Schools. Nearby schools include Federal Hill Preparatory School, Booker T. Washington Middle School and Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy. 137 West Lee Street is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 4,671 sqft townhouse built in 1805.

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