Nestled in the charming Norwood Park neighborhood, this Cape Cod-style residence offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort. Built in 1951, this home exudes warmth and character, inviting you to experience a lifestyle of tranquility and sophistication. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed interior that boasts 1,365 square feet of living space. The traditional floor plan features three spacious bedrooms, including a convenient entry-level bedroom, perfect for guests or those seeking ease of access. The heart of the home is the formal dining room, where cherished memories are made over shared meals, complemented by the inviting ambiance created by the ceiling fan and chair railings. The galley kitchen is equipped with essential appliances, ensuring that your culinary adventures are both enjoyable and efficient. The bathroom features a stall shower and a tub shower, providing a serene retreat for relaxation. Cozy up in the sunken den/family room, where a stunning gas fireplace with glass doors and a classic mantel serves as the focal point, creating a warm atmosphere for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Replacement windows allow natural light to flood the space, enhancing the inviting ambiance throughout. Venture outside to appreciate the exterior features, including well-maintained sidewalks and secure storage options. The property is set on a 0.14-acre lot, offering ample space for outdoor activities or gardening. The concrete driveway accommodates up to three vehicles, ensuring convenience for you and your guests. The unfinished basement, complete with a connecting stairway and walkout stairs, presents endless possibilities for customization, whether you envision a home gym, workshop, or additional living space. This residence is not just a home; it's a lifestyle. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with living in a well-established community, where neighbors become friends and every day feels like a retreat. Experience the charm of Norwood Park, where comfort meets elegance, and make this property your own. Seller is unable to make any repairs. New gas hot water heater installed 10/20/2026 and new sanitary tub. New faucets in lower level bathroom. Property is being sold AS IS - WHERE IS. Buyer is responsible for removing any items left in the property.
Fairlawn, located between Dundalk Avenue and Merritt Boulevard, is a residential and waterfront-adjacent Dundalk neighborhood with a grid of brick rowhomes and broad views toward Back River. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Dundalk Avenue corridor near Merritt Boulevard, where corner carryouts, barbershops, and small storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Housing reads as classic Baltimore County rowhouse blocks with tidy stoops, narrow front lawns, and alley-served rear parking. Waterside geography shapes daily routines, with shoreline breezes and flat streets suited to walking and biking. Nearby green space and ballfields add an outdoors counterpoint to the commercial strip. Community pillars strongly associated with the area include Hard Yacht Cafe, Merritt Clubs Dundalk, and the Heritage Museum at the Dundalk Historical Society.
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Market insights
1500 Rita Rd · $250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.4%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$250,000
Median sale price in this area is $419,133. (68% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Traditional floor plan
Dining area
Formal separate dining room
Galley kitchen
Chair railings
Paneled walls
Insulated storm doors
One gas fireplace with glass doors and mantel
Unfurnished
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 1 on the main level and 2 on the upper level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms: 1 on the main level and 1 on the lower level
Stall shower
Tub shower
Kitchen
Stove
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in the basement
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Natural gas water heater
Exterior features
Fully fenced with chain-link fencing
Sidewalks
Secure storage
Shed
Home design
Detached
Parking
Concrete driveway with 3 spaces
Construction
Vinyl siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Replacement windows
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The D.R. zoning classifications are established, pursuant to the legislative findings set forth above, in order to: Foster a greater variety in housing types within future residential developments; Allow more feasible preservation of natural features and induce the reservation of ample and more suitably designed open spaces and parks, in order to better satisfy the needs of residents without economic disadvantage to developers; Allow greater flexibility in subdivision-development planning and provide for the inducement of more creative as well as more economic approaches to residential development, with the goal of desirable and distinctive identity and character of individual residential locales; Provide the means to satisfy differing housing-market requirements without rezoning, and thus without disruptive changes in density potential; Provide for the application of residential zoning classifications in a manner more nearly in accord with comprehensive plans and comprehensive-planning goals and Provide greater certainty about dwelling types and densities within existing communities with the goal of conserving and maintaining these areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Research & development
Public service
Educational / school
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baltimore. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1500 Rita Rd
$251,607
$1,607 over list price of $250K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $225K to $289K.