221 South Chester Street
221 South Chester Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
$397,900
Last Sold Price
—
Beds
1,478 Sq. Ft.
$269 / Sq. Ft.
1,478
Sq. Ft.
$269
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 2/11/22
Closed 2/11/22
Description
What makes this 2 unit investment property special? A great opportunity to own a recently renovated turnkey 2 apartment investment property with a large garage located a 10 minute walk to the Fells Point waterfront, a two block walk from beautiful Patterson Park and Eastern Avenue with its shops/restaurants. The property sets up well for FHA (owner occupied) financing, live in one unit and let the other pay your mortgage. Check out our House Hacking video to learn more about the advantages of owner...What makes this 2 unit investment property special? A great opportunity to own a recently renovated turnkey 2 apartment investment property with a large garage located a 10 minute walk to the Fells Point waterfront, a two block walk from beautiful Patterson Park and Eastern Avenue with its shops/restaurants. The property sets up well for FHA (owner occupied) financing, live in one unit and let the other pay your mortgage. Check out our House Hacking video to learn more about the advantages of owner occupied investing.
2 Unit Apartment Building Property Details
The property make up is 2 self contained apartments – one 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom apartment and one 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom apartment. The one bedroom apartment is situated in the front of the building, it features original hardwood flooring, fresh paint and exposed brick walls. The kitchen has laminate counter tops, wooden cabinets, refrigerator, 30″ gas range, dishwasher and disposal. The bathroom has a modern vanity, soaking tub with shower and ceramic tile surround. The package is completed with a stacked washer/ dryer conviently located upstairs next to the bedroom. The two bedroom apartment is in the back of the building. The kitchen has undergone a tasteful renovation with all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, 30″ gas range with built in microwave, Corian countertops and wooden cabinets. 16 by16 inch ceramic tile floors in the kitchen lead to original hardwood throughout the apartment. The downstairs bathroom has a 5 ft. walk in shower with ceramic tile surround, a modern vanity. The upstairs bathroom is en suite. It has a modern vanity and a soaking tub with shower. The unit is completed by a stacked washer/dryer. The property is enhanced by a small courtyard for grilling or relaxing leading to a large (2 sedans) garage off rear alley. Who pays the utilities in this investment property? The apartments are separately metered for gas and electric allowing the tenants to easily pay their own utilities. Both units have their own gas fired forced air furnace and central air conditioning. The windows in this end unit are vinyl replacement throughout filling the property with natural light. The building has 200 Amps coming in with 100 Amps going to each unit with separate panels in unit. The roof was replaced 4 years ago. What’s Nearby? The location of 221 S. Chester St. is great with a Walk Score of 96 out of 100. This location is a Walker’s Paradise so daily errands do not require a car. The property is located two short blocks from bustling Patterson Park nicknamed ” Best Backyard in Baltimore”. The park consists of open fields of grass, large trees, paved walkways, historic battle sites, a lake, playgrounds, athletic fields, a swimming pool, an ice skating rink and other signature attractions and buildings. A short 5 block walk and you are in the heart of the Fells Point/Canton waterfront.
2 Unit Apartment Building Property Details
The property make up is 2 self contained apartments – one 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom apartment and one 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom apartment. The one bedroom apartment is situated in the front of the building, it features original hardwood flooring, fresh paint and exposed brick walls. The kitchen has laminate counter tops, wooden cabinets, refrigerator, 30″ gas range, dishwasher and disposal. The bathroom has a modern vanity, soaking tub with shower and ceramic tile surround. The package is completed with a stacked washer/ dryer conviently located upstairs next to the bedroom. The two bedroom apartment is in the back of the building. The kitchen has undergone a tasteful renovation with all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, 30″ gas range with built in microwave, Corian countertops and wooden cabinets. 16 by16 inch ceramic tile floors in the kitchen lead to original hardwood throughout the apartment. The downstairs bathroom has a 5 ft. walk in shower with ceramic tile surround, a modern vanity. The upstairs bathroom is en suite. It has a modern vanity and a soaking tub with shower. The unit is completed by a stacked washer/dryer. The property is enhanced by a small courtyard for grilling or relaxing leading to a large (2 sedans) garage off rear alley. Who pays the utilities in this investment property? The apartments are separately metered for gas and electric allowing the tenants to easily pay their own utilities. Both units have their own gas fired forced air furnace and central air conditioning. The windows in this end unit are vinyl replacement throughout filling the property with natural light. The building has 200 Amps coming in with 100 Amps going to each unit with separate panels in unit. The roof was replaced 4 years ago. What’s Nearby? The location of 221 S. Chester St. is great with a Walk Score of 96 out of 100. This location is a Walker’s Paradise so daily errands do not require a car. The property is located two short blocks from bustling Patterson Park nicknamed ” Best Backyard in Baltimore”. The park consists of open fields of grass, large trees, paved walkways, historic battle sites, a lake, playgrounds, athletic fields, a swimming pool, an ice skating rink and other signature attractions and buildings. A short 5 block walk and you are in the heart of the Fells Point/Canton waterfront.
- Listed by Will A Cannon III • Ben Frederick Realty, Inc.P: 4109163331 will@benfrederick.com
Property Details for 221 South Chester Street
Tax ID Number
0301021757 053
OwnershipGround Rent
Structure TypeEnd of Row/Townhouse
StyleTraditional
WaterfrontNo
GarageYes
Legal SubdivisionWard 1
Total Parking Spaces2
Location
Listing Courtesy of Ben Frederick Realty, Inc.
Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2022 03:02 PM
Property Details for 221 South Chester Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDBA2018718 |
| Days on Market | 27 |
| Taxes | $5,079 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | Multi-Family / Ground Rent |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 AC / 1,845 SF |
| County | Baltimore |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Ben Frederick Realty, Inc.
Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
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Building Information for 221 South Chester Street
Stories-Residences2Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,845 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,595 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,172
Property Taxes
$423
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 221 South Chester 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Assessed Value: $215,200
- Year Assessed: 2021
- County Tax: $241
- Improvement Assessed Value: $121,900
- City Town Tax: $4,838
- Land Assessed Value: $90,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: R
- Section: 02
- Zoning: R-8
- Tax Lot: 053
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: Yes
- Concessions Amount: $7,958
Unit Information
Unit Information
- Single Room Units Count: 0
- One Bedroom Units Count: 1
- Two Bedroom Units Count: 1
- Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
Building Info
Building Info
- Building Units Total: 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,478.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,478.00
- Total SQFT: 2,193.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Parcel ID: 12900458
- Ground Rent Amount: $45
- Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Semi-Annually
- Capitalized Value-Ground Rent: $750
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Energy Star Cooling System
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Property History for 221 South Chester Street
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 221 South Chester Street
Taxable ValueLand$90,000Additions$131,800Total$221,800
Tax Record2023$5,234 ($436 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,478 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,478 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,845 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1915ZoningR-8CountyBALTIMORE CITYAPN01-02-1757 -053Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 221 South Chester Street
This home is within Baltimore City Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wolfe Street Academy CharterPK to 5 | ||
Stadium School Public6 to 8 | ||
Booker T. Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Digital Harbor High School Public9 to 12 |
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