Welcome to 2 1/2 Dutton Avenue, a truly distinctive five-bedroom, four-full-bath home situated on one of Catonsville’s most beautiful and desirable streets. Thoughtfully redesigned and renovated in 2022, this exceptional residence blends timeless character with modern comfort while preserving the charm and craftsmanship that make the home so special. From the moment you arrive, the inviting curb appeal sets the tone. Custom-painted cedar shake siding, a Pennsylvania bluestone front porch, updated exterior lighting, and a spacious driveway create a warm and welcoming first impression. Inside, the generously sized living room showcases beautifully refinished original oak hardwood floors and an updated wood-burning brick fireplace, creating a comfortable space for both everyday living and cozy gatherings. Through elegant glass French doors, the formal dining room makes a striking impression with its designer coffered ceiling, detailed chair rail molding, and built-in corner cabinet that complements the character of the original home. The main level is filled with thoughtful details, including crown molding, recessed lighting, and updated fixtures throughout. Toward the rear of the home, a convenient laundry area, generous pantry, and custom mudroom with built-in cubbies provide exceptional functionality and organization. The mudroom opens to the rear deck, offering an ideal spot for outdoor dining, entertaining, or enjoying the peaceful backyard setting. The fenced in huge backyard is perfect for pets and entertainment. The beautifully redesigned kitchen features a charming brick floor, 42-inch white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a distinctive recycled-glass backsplash. The layout provides both functionality and style, making this kitchen a natural gathering space. A first-floor primary suite adds a rare level of convenience and flexibility, complete with a ceiling fan, walk-in closet, and barn-door entry to the private en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, the second primary bedroom offers its own en-suite bathroom and provides an excellent option for guests, extended family, or an in-law suite. A short set of stairs leads to two additional bedrooms and another remodeled full bathroom. The larger bedroom features an impressive cathedral ceiling and ceiling fan, along with an abundance of living space. The finished lower level expands the home's versatility with a spacious family/rec room, full bathroom, and a true fifth bedroom designed to meet current fire-code access requirements. Whether used as a guest suite, home office, playroom, gym, or entertainment space, this level offers tremendous flexibility. The home has been extensively updated for year-round comfort, including central air conditioning, a heat pump, boiler, updated plumbing, and electrical improvements. The bathrooms have been thoughtfully renovated with updated tile, vanities, fixtures, lighting, and finishes. Original doors and hardware have been preserved wherever possible, while newer doors were custom crafted to complement the home's original character. Additional improvements include a 30-year architectural shingle roof, asphalt driveway, garage doors, updated gutters and downspouts, exterior doors, and maintenance-free aluminum wrapping around the windows and garage trim. A relined furnace chimney and sump pump provide additional peace of mind. This is a home that has been carefully modernized without losing the character, warmth, and architectural details that make an older Catonsville home so desirable. Ideally located near the shops, restaurants, and community amenities of Catonsville and Historic Ellicott City, with convenient access to Routes 40, 695, and 95, Baltimore, Washington, D. C. , BWI, Amtrak, Towson, Annapolis, Columbia, Ellicott City, Fort Meade, and beyond.
Welcome to 2 1/2 Dutton Avenue, a simply stunning and exceptionally unique five bedroom and four full bath home on one of the most beautiful streets in highly desirable Catonsville! This property has been lovingly redesigned and remodeled with unparalleled pride. Walking up to the front door, you're certain to notice the beautiful custom-painted cedar shake shingles and brand new Pennsylvania blue stone front porch that adds so much charm. With all-new exterior lighting, you can enjoy relaxing on your porch, whether as a start to your day or taking a few minutes to unwind in the evening. As you enter, you'll be greeted by the spacious, well-lit living room with original oak hardwood floors that have been beautifully finished & admire the gorgeous updated wood-burning brick fireplace, making this space perfect for cozy gatherings or simply relaxing. To the right are glass French doors leading into the showstopping dining room with a designer coffered ceiling, two-piece chair rail molding and a built-in corner cabinet, reminiscent of the original home. This expansive space is perfect for entertaining family and friends alike, and is certain to be one of the most breathtaking areas of the home. The entire main floor features crown molding, recessed lighting and new light fixtures. Moving toward the rear of the home, you'll pass the laundry area with hook-ups for the washer and dryer of your choice, an ample pantry, and a mudroom with custom cubbies - conveniently located next to the rear door of the home. Taking a peek out this door, you'll see the brand-new deck with maintenance-free railings and a beautiful view of the rear yard. The newly relocated and redesigned kitchen features a charming brick floor, white 42" cabinetry, upgraded stainless appliances, gleaming quartz countertops and a recycled glass backsplash. On this main level, you'll enjoy the convenience of a first-floor primary suite with a ceiling fan, walk-in closet and barn door entry into the en-suite bathroom. Heading up to the second level, you'll find the 2nd primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom perfect for an in-law suite or guests. Up a short 3-step stairway, are two additional bedrooms and a remodeled full bathroom with tub/shower combo. The largest of the two bedrooms features an impressive cathedral ceiling with a ceiling fan and an enviable amount of space. Moving to the lowest level, the finished basement includes a new full bath, a large family/recreation room, and a true 5th bedroom (constructed to meet the current fire code access requirements). A new full-house central air conditioning system has been installed for maximum comfort in the hot summer months and a new heat pump and new boiler for the existing radiator heat have been installed for the crisp winter months. There is new plumbing throughout the entire house and all of the electrical has been brought up to current building codes. All bathrooms have new tilework, toilets, hardware, lighting and vanities. All original doors with the original hardware add to the charm and character of this unique and lovely home. New doors that have been added to the property were designed to mimic the original doors and custom crafted. The furnace chimney has been inspected and relined & a new sump pump has been installed in the basement. The upgrades continue on the exterior of the house with a beautiful new 30-year architectural shingle roof, new asphalt driveway, two brand new garage doors have been installed, new gutters and downspouts, all new exterior doors and all windows and garage exterior trim has been wrapped in maintenance-free aluminum. This house has been carefully modernized without sacrificing character and charm! Convenient to all of the shops and restaurants in both Catonsville and Historic Ellicott City and delightfully easy access to Rt. 40, 695, 95, Baltimore, DC, BWI, Amtrak, Towson, Annapolis, Columbia/Ellicott City, Fort Meade and so much more!
BRIGHT MLS #MDBC2045084
Nov 2, 2022
Listing Removed
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Sep 19, 2022
Price Changed
$719,000
$286/sq ft
Aug 29, 2022
Price Changed
$729,000
$290/sq ft
Aug 29, 2022
Price Changed
$729,900
$291/sq ft
Jul 29, 2022
Listed
$744,900
$297/sq ft
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2025.
DR 2
Density Residential, 2.0 dwelling units per acre
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
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Baltimore, MD • 21228
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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 2H Dutton Ave
$764,373
$14K over list price of $750K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $515K to $885K.