Secure your future investment in Baltimore’s historic 21201 corridor with this well-maintained, income-producing mixed-use property. Featuring a stable commercial anchor and a premium residential unit, this is a rare opportunity for an investor seeking immediate ROI, rent, and zero vacancy at closing. The Commercial Suite is occupied by a long-term, established tenant. This street-level flexible space benefits from high visibility and consistent foot traffic, anchored by the dense population of the Mount Vernon/Downtown area. Upstairs: A spacious and modern 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom apartment. This isn't your average rental; it’s a high-demand, open-floor plan currently occupied by long-term residents. The property is close to the UMD Medical Center, the Penn Station light rail, and the city's cultural heart. The property is registered as 1 parcel and 3 stories. Unit 225 is the commercial ground level portion. Unit 227 is the residential space comprising the top 2 floors with a separate entrance. This opportunity offers true dual functionality.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Booker T. Washington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Baltimore School For The Arts
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
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About Mount
Vernon
Mount Vernon, located between Downtown Baltimore and Midtown-Belvedere, is a historic and cultural Baltimore neighborhood with grand 19th-century architecture and a museum-lined streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place, where cafés, galleries, and concertgoers circulate along the leafy squares. The Walters Art Museum and the Peabody Institute anchor the area’s arts calendar, while Center Stage adds a contemporary theater pulse. Rowhouses and converted mansions frame brick sidewalks, pocket parks, and formal plazas. Charles Street reads as the main corridor, with restaurants and small shops set into landmark buildings. A walkable grid links cultural venues to transit and downtown offices.
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Market insights
225 - 227 W Read St · $599,990
DAYS ON MARKET
251 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
91.3%
Most homes are selling 9% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,990
Median list price in this area is $292,634. (51% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
6 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Brick construction
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HOA & community
Ground rent of $72 annually
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Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 2026.
C-1
Neighborhood Business District
The C-1 Neighborhood Business Zoning District is intended for areas of commercial clusters or pedestrian-oriented corridors of commercial uses that serve the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Mixed use building
Office
Park & open space
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Baltimore, MD • 21201
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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 225 - 227 W Read St
$592,122
$7,868 under list price of $600K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $300K to $916K.