521 S Sharp St

Baltimore, MD 21201

$535,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,208 Sq. Ft.
$242 / Sq. Ft.
2,208
Sq. Ft.
$242
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 3/26/25
Closed 3/26/25
Welcome home to 521 S Sharp Street
Welcome home to 521 S Sharp Street

Description

Historic Otterbein home with a surprising amount of flexible living space. One of Otterbein’s famous “Dollar Houses,” this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has many unique features you’ll never find in new construction or cookie-cutter homes including original heart pine flooring, exposed brick, and 3 wood burning fireplaces. The center of the home enjoys a multi-level stairwell with a large skylight that envelopes the home in light. In addition to the 3 bedrooms, you will love the additional living...Historic Otterbein home with a surprising amount of flexible living space. One of Otterbein’s famous “Dollar Houses,” this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has many unique features you’ll never find in new construction or cookie-cutter homes including original heart pine flooring, exposed brick, and 3 wood burning fireplaces. The center of the home enjoys a multi-level stairwell with a large skylight that envelopes the home in light. In addition to the 3 bedrooms, you will love the additional living spaces that include a second floor living/family room and a top level den/home office option with a wet bar and sliding doors that lead to a deck with sunny eastern exposures overlooking the downtown skyline. In addition, there is a beautiful updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and exposed beams that leads to a large and private fenced backyard and patio/garden rarely found in homes like this. There is a split lower level with another bedroom/office space and full bath as well as a large and bright storage room.

Parking is so easy in this neighborhood, as it is permit-only and strongly enforced to the benefit of homeowners. Easy access to I-95, the MARC train (if you happen to work in Washington, DC), the Light Rail, the Charm City Circulator, and all the conveniences of the Inner Harbor and Federal Hill. 93 Walk Score – just a few blocks to CFG Arena, M&T Stadium, Camden Yards and the beautiful waterfront.

Listing Agents

  1. James Baldwin

    James Baldwin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    james.baldwin@compass.com

    P: (443)-255-2502

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  2. Caroline Kuntz

    Caroline Kuntz

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

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Property Details for 521 South Sharp Street

Tax ID Number
0322080874 021
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Federal
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2025 05:00 PM

Property Details for 521 South Sharp Street

StatusClosed
MLS #MDBA2152470
Days on Market27
Taxes$11,079 / year
HOA Fees$285 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF
CountyBaltimore Independent City
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Redfin Corp

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Building Information for 521 South Sharp Street

Stories4Residences-Year Built1920Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,554 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,607

Property Taxes

$923

HOA Dues

$24

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Property Information for 521 South Sharp Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121137830454
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • 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
  • HOA Name: OTTERBEIN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $469,467
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $526
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $314,300
  • City Town Tax: $10,554
  • Land Assessed Value: $150,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Section: 08
  • Zoning: R-8
  • Tax Lot: 021
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Dogs OK, Cats OK, Case by Case Basis
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
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: 1
Upper Level 3
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Study, Storage Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 2
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 3
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,208.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Fencing: Wood, Fully
  • Parcel ID: 13023124
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Built-Ins, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.baldwingriffin.com

Property History for 521 South Sharp Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

$535,000—
Mar 19, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1554537705

$535,000

+1.6% / yr

Feb 19, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

—
Feb 19, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

—
Feb 13, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

$549,000—
Jan 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

$565,000—
Apr 27, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #623051503

$480,000

+3.5% / yr

Apr 27, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000228266

$480,000—
Mar 7, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000228266

—
Mar 3, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000228266

$489,000—
Nov 30, 2017

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000042453

$499,000—
Nov 30, 2017

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000042453

—
May 12, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000042453

$524,900—
Nov 4, 1998

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #42695211

$245,000—
Sep 29, 1998

Closed

BRIGHT #MDBA284374

$245,000—
Aug 12, 1998

Pending

BRIGHT #MDBA284374

—
Apr 6, 1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDBA284374

$259,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

$535,000
03/19/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1554537705

$535,000

+1.6% / yr

02/19/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

—
02/19/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

—
02/13/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

$549,000
01/24/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDBA2152470

$565,000
04/27/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #623051503

$480,000

+3.5% / yr

04/27/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000228266

$480,000
03/07/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000228266

—
03/03/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000228266

$489,000
11/30/2017

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000042453

$499,000
11/30/2017

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000042453

—
05/12/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000042453

$524,900
11/04/1998

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #42695211

$245,000
09/29/1998

Closed

BRIGHT #MDBA284374

$245,000
08/12/1998

Pending

BRIGHT #MDBA284374

—
04/06/1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDBA284374

$259,000

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

Public Records for 521 South Sharp Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$10,957 ($913 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,025 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1920ZoningR-8CountyBALTIMORE CITYAPN22-08-0874 -021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 521 South Sharp Street

This home is within Baltimore City Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Federal Hill Preparatory School
Public - PK to 7
Booker T. Washington Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Federal Hill Preparatory School
PublicPK to 7

Booker T. Washington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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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