A truly rare offering in Otterbein, one of Baltimore’s most charming and preserved neighborhoods. Initially constructed in the late 1700’s, this unique home was transformed to combine the original structure to a carriage house, offering a unique and versatile floor plan perfect for an in-law suite, home office, theater or anything else you can dream of. Step inside and you’ll see how the past and present have been seamlessly connected, offering abundant space, charm, ventilation and tons of sunlight throughout the day. Tall ceilings, wainscotting, molding, hardwood floors and ample light flow throughout this home. The home offers over 2,300 of total usable living space plus a basement and large breezeway to easily store your bikes, kayak or tools. The main level offers a living/dining room with a decorative fireplace & large windows leading to a renovated kitchen with an island, marble slab countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances & a view of a private courtyard. Next step into a cozy courtyard foyer followed by a sunroom with fabulous windows. The bi-level carriage house offers a bedroom, full bathroom and family room framed by a cathedral window. The courtyard has been transformed into a private oasis great for grilling, entertaining and more. The upper levels of the original house offer two bedrooms, a sitting room/office (potential 4th bedroom) with a recently installed barn door and two renovated bathrooms. The airy, light-filled third level offers access to a new and fabulous rooftop deck with composite decking where you can watch the sunrise and listen to the birds sing. Large basement offers great storage and laundry. Simply put, the charm, history and character of this home is unmatched. You won’t find another floor plan like it. Come experience life in Otterbein – the heart of Baltimore City, easy street parking, steps to the stadiums, downtown, easy access to highways & boasting a walk score of 90, truly urban living at its best.
TownhomeProperty Type
1795Year Built
1,806 sq ftLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Motz• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
•410-583-0400 (broker)
•gschlectic@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Ana Lucia Porter• Cummings & Co. Realtors
This 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome offers a seamless blend of modern updates with traditional character, including refinished hardwood floors and two beautiful wood burning fireplaces. One of the oldest homes in Otterbein (circa 1795), there are several versatile updated spaces allowing for home office(s) or visitor's suites. A large kitchen and two of the bathrooms have been recently updated in 2019 with beautiful marble countertops, rich cabinetry and lovely telework and fixtures . The home features a front structure with living room, beautiful kitchen, and dining area along with an owner's bedroom with another fireplace and en suite bathroom on the second level. There is another huge beautiful bedroom (with vaulted ceilings) and a just renovated en suite bathroom on the upper level. This room features beautiful eastern views over the neighborhood looking towards the Inner Harbor as well as Western views across Camden Yards . . . an incredible home office or owner's suite. The home then connects to a rear carriage house via a beautiful corridor that features an interior finished walkway along with a gorgeous recently landscaped Asian-Inspired courtyard. The rear structure features another bedroom/bathroom suite that could also function perfectly as a work-from-home space or in law suite, along with a lower family room/den or versatile living space. 3 zone heating and cooling and so many wonderful updates. This is truly a great opportunity for the next lucky owner. Located in beautiful Otterbein, the home has access to several neighborhood pocket parks and green spaces, extreme walkability to the best of downtown Baltimore, and super convenient access to I-395, the Light Rail, and the MARC train for Washing DC commuters.
BRIGHT MLS #MDBA500044
Nov 20, 2020
Listing Removed
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Oct 10, 2020
Price Changed
$525,000
$221/sq ft
Sep 15, 2020
Price Changed
$679,900
$287/sq ft
Jul 27, 2020
Price Changed
$749,000
$316/sq ft
Mar 2, 2020
Listed
$849,000
$358/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,574 (+11.1%)
$150,000 + $257,600
$407,600
2025
$8,617 (+4.1%)
$150,000 + $257,600
$407,600
2024
$8,281 (+2.8%)
2023
$8,054
2022
$8,056 (+0.4%)
$150,000 + $217,600
$367,600
2021
$8,024 (+0.1%)
2020
$8,016 (+2.9%)
2019
$7,788 (+2.6%)
$150,000 + $215,500
$365,500
2018
$7,590 (+3.5%)
$150,000 + $215,500
$365,500
2017
$7,331 (−19.6%)
$150,000 + $244,500
$394,500
2015
$9,121 (−0.8%)
$200,000 + $186,500
$386,500
2013
$9,199 (−6.0%)
2012
$9,787 (+4.5%)
2011
$9,362 (+4.8%)
2010
$8,937
Tax history for 525 S Sharp St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,574 (+11.1%)
$150,000 + $257,600
$407,600
2025
$8,617 (+4.1%)
$150,000 + $257,600
$407,600
2024
$8,281 (+2.8%)
2023
$8,054
2022
$8,056 (+0.4%)
$150,000 + $217,600
$367,600
2021
$8,024 (+0.1%)
2020
$8,016 (+2.9%)
2019
$7,788 (+2.6%)
$150,000 + $215,500
$365,500
2018
$7,590 (+3.5%)
$150,000 + $215,500
$365,500
2017
$7,331 (−19.6%)
$150,000 + $244,500
$394,500
2015
$9,121 (−0.8%)
$200,000 + $186,500
$386,500
2013
$9,199 (−6.0%)
2012
$9,787 (+4.5%)
2011
$9,362 (+4.8%)
2010
$8,937
*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
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Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1,722 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,010
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Baltimore City
APN
22 080874 023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-8
Rowhouse Residential District
Neighborhoods: The R-8 Rowhouse Residential Zoning District is intended to accommodate and maintain the traditional form of urban rowhouse development typical of many of the City's inner neighborhoods, which contain continuous, block-long rowhouse development built to or only modestly set back from the street.; Housing types: Although rowhouse is the predominant housing type, this district also accommodates other residential types, of a similar density, including detached and semi-detached dwellings, and multi-family developments of a larger scale than found in more restrictive zoning districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational / school
Park & open space
Feb 1, 2025 • Final
One and two family combo
Construct a new composite deck on the rear roof of a residential building. The work includes installing handrails and posts as per the plans on file.
Addition
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