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5 S Chester St, Baltimore, MD, 21231

$443,800

Home List Price

$5,270*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,026 SqFt
$219/SqFt
Townhouse

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5 S Chester St, Baltimore$443,800

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$5,270*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1890
HeatingForced Air, Central
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
ViewCity, Harbor, Park
MLS #MDBA2131090
Lot Size0.04 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 5 S Chester St

Looking for a house that will make your work from home a pleasant experience. This townhouse is designed with entertaining and work from home in mind. The house has incredible panoramic views of the Harbor and Downtown from its two sizable rooftop decks, as the house sits at a high elevation, on the hill in the heart of Historic Butchers Hill. This site includes all the best views but without all the street noise as Chester Street, at this location, has less automobile traffic and easier street parking. It also includes an exceptionally large courtyard consisting of decking and pavers. The house has been freshly painted with new carpeting in the bedrooms, additionally new kitchen appliances have recently been installed. The layout on the first floor is open, traditional, as it extends from the living room through the dining room and kitchen. The flooring on this level is , Maple hardwood. The kitchen features stainless appliances , white Shaker style, cabinetry with granite counters. The doorway to the patio is at the rear of the kitchen and it provides an ideal and convenient access for outdoor grilling and entertaining. The house consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 and 1 half bathrooms. The third floor bedroom is a flex space in that it could serve as a family room as well as a bedroom. It includes a granite bar with refrigerator and a powder room. This would be an easy conversion to Primary bedroom if needed. The door at this location allows access to the 2 rooftop decks. The location is ideal, just a few steps from the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus and a short walk to Fells Point and Canton with Patterson Park being just 2 blocks from home. This area is serviced by the Johns Hopkins shuttle. Fine dining and refreshments can be found within a 2 block radius, Marta, Charmed Kitchen, Ministry of Brewing and Water For Chocolate, just to mention a few. Please note! some pictures are AI generated virtual as the house is void of furnishings and are suggestive of potential use.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Living Area: 2,026 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
  • Office Phone: (800) 383-3535
  • Listing Agent: Jakob Metz

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Dishwasher
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Bar, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Other

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: City, Harbor, Park

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard
  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Baltimore Street to South on Chester

Municipality:

  • Baltimore City

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $443,800
  • Price Per SqFt: $219/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $7,582
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$224.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$162

Avg. Days On Market

40

# of Sold Homes

566

5 S Chester St vs Baltimore

136 DAYS ON ROCKET

+96 Days

$443,800

+$218.8K More

$219/SqFt

+$56 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $218.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $56/SqFt more than other homes in Baltimore, MD.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #MDBA2131090

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
  • Office Phone: (800) 383-3535
  • Listing Agent: Jakob Metz

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2024 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 11/15/2024, 2:20:49 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Aug 24, 2012Home Sold
$255,000
Jul 28, 2006Home Sold
$405,000
Jun 16, 2005Home Sold
$354,875
Aug 09, 2004Home Sold
$50,000
Jul 23, 2004Home Sold
$63,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$7,582$334,867
2020$7,740$328,000
2019$7,624$324,633
2018$7,582$321,267
2017$7,502$317,900

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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  • Wolfe Street Academy

  • 245 S Wolfe St

  • 0.27 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-5

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1
/10
  • William Paca Elementary School

  • 200 N Lakewood Ave

  • 0.49 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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1
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  • Dr. Bernard Harris, Sr. Elementary School

  • 1400 N Caroline St

  • 1.23 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $104,167. Residents of Baltimore, MD typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5 S Chester St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5 S Chester St property is $443,800.

What type of property is this?

The property 5 S Chester St is a townhouse located in Baltimore, Maryland, 21231.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5 S Chester St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $7,582 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on August 24, 2012 for $255,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5 S Chester St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5 S Chester St is 2,026 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5 S Chester St is 1890.

Rocket Homes›Maryland›Baltimore›21231›5 S Chester St

This home is located at 5 S Chester St in Baltimore, MD and zip code 21231 in the Southeast neighborhood. This 2,026 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $443,800.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in Baltimore, MD there were more than 198 sold above asking price, over 223 sold below and more than 145 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Baltimore, MD increased by 12% between September 2024 and October 2024. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 40 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $224,997.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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