"THE TELESCOPE HOUSE"! Meticulously restored Baltimore landmark home built in 1931, in the Original Northwood Historic District. Stone wing c. 1937 houses a vintage telescope within the beautiful copper roofed observatory, along with a huge FR, den and library. Also features a 1st flr. BR and full bath, offering lots of flexible living space. Don't miss this great home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JoAnn Moncure• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
•410-583-0400 (broker)
•gschlectic@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Lena Bonds• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,896
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Baltimore City
APN
27 393971H016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-3
Detached Residential District
The R-3 Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 5,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Golf related
Park & open space
Feb 1, 2025 • Final
One and two family combo
Install new fuel-burning equipment according to code.
Gas
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Library
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Mantel(s)
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms
Exterior
Property Information
Historic
Improvement Assessed Value: $330,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Builder Name: ROLAND PARK COMPANY
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
Roof: Slate
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Casement
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $82,200
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $9,357.77
Tax Assessed Value: $412,600
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $9,819.88
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2011
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Rules: Alterations/Architectural Changes, Building Restrictions, Covenants
HOA Fee: $50
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Argonne Drive to Westview Road. House on the right. .. .beautiful level double lot! Utilities clarification:CAC for main house, 2nd flr and 1st flr @ kitchen only. Passive flow of AC to first floor. Wing has AC Window unit on upper level.
Municipality: BALTIMORE CITY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,896
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Baltimore City
APN: 27 393971H016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Stadium School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 103° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$503,000 – $608,000
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