159 W LANVALE STREET Unit 5, BALTIMORE, MD 21217

$145,000

Stunning & historically significant, the Mergenthaler mansion is a Baltimore City historic landmark which offers a neighborhood feel within the historically designated neighborhood of Bolton Hill. Stellar LOCATION -- lower Bolton Hill is DC and local commuter friendly next to the LIGHT RAIL, METRO, PENN STATION and I-83. Arts &… Read More institutions nearby include the MICA, UB LAW SCHOOL, BSO, THE LYRIC, MOUNT VERNON, and STATION NORTH restaurants. 2063;Recent building updates include exterior masonry and brownstone restoration, exterior lighting, exterior repairs, and electrical updates are in the process of being upgraded for the entire building. 2063; 2063; A rectilinear red brick rowhouse of the late Victorian era, the home has three major historical points of significance: 1) built by Joseph Hopkins in 1875, nephew of the noted philanthropist, Johns Hopkins, 2) later occupied (1894-1899) by Ottmar Mergenthaler, of which the house gets its name, the inventor of the linotype which revolutionized printing, and 3) William L Marbury, US Attorney General for Maryland. 2063; 2063; This second floor one bedroom unit offers a large den with a built-in bookcase. Beadboard and butcher's block adorn the galley kitchen overlooking a garden terrace below. End of group natural light throughout. A lovely hallway with designer colors bring this condo to life, and keep the bedroom tucked away for separation and privacy. Shared washer and dryer and extra, private storage unit in basement. 2063; 2063; Capital Reserve Fund assessment for each condo unit per Maryland Law is halfway complete. Reach out to listing agent for information on remaining balance. Condo is part of the Park-Lanvale Condominium with 10 total units. 6 units in main building, 4 units in carriage house (located at 1227 Park Ave). The Property is located in a CHAP (Historical and Architectural Preservation) historic district within Baltimore City, and subject to the Midtown Special Benefits Tax.2063; 2063; You truly can hide away, but be close to city living. Terraces instead of traffic? Lush gardens without the yard work? Be inspired and infused by the area's architecture or art scene. Enjoy restaurants and cafes such as Llama's Corner, Cookhouse, On the Hill, Brass Tap and Angeli's, or nearby Station North which continues to thrive with Alma Cocina Latina, Foraged, Le Comptoir du Vin, The Royal Blue and mainstays such as Charles Theater and Tapas Teatro. Across the street from Bolton Hill Nursery and blocks from Mt. Vernon, BSO, The Lyric, I-83, Light Rail, Metro, and Penn Station. And COMING SOON Streets Market for a walkable grocery store! Read Less

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Last Updated

Aug 11, 2025

Property Type

Condominium

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

711

Year Built

1874

MLS Number

MDBA2178438

30 Days Snapshot Of 21217

$255k

(avg) sold price

-32%

homes sold

-20%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Basement

Unfinished, Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level

Building

711 sqft living area, 711 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1874, Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment, Wall & Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, Dry Wall, 1 floor in unit, 1 unit in building, 1 levels, Victorian, Brick

Cooling

Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Exterior Features

Extensive Hardscape

Floors

Wood

Heating

Natural Gas, Radiator

Home Owner's Association

Condo/Coop Association, Condo/Coop Fee : $330, Condo/Coop Fee Freq: Monthly, Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities, Common Grounds, Ext Bldg Maint, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Water, Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Snow Removal

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting

Laundry

Basement, Common

Parking

Rented/Permit Required

Property

Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, Historic, Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $2,503, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax: $125, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $2,627, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas, Natural Gas Available

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