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Property Description
Rare investment opportunity to acquire a contiguous 4-unit portfolio consisting of two side-by-side brick duplexes at 1051 and 1053 Desoto Rd in Baltimore's Morrell Park area. This package generates combined gross monthly income of approximately $4,500, or approximately $54,000 per year, with immediate turn-key rental performance. The properties feature consistent occupancy, separately metered gas and electric, public water and sewer, solar energy service through Sunrun, and recent updates including flooring, interior paint, bathroom fixtures, and serviced HVAC systems. 1053 Desoto is an end-unit property, while 1051 Desoto is the adjoining center-unit property. The portfolio sits at the corner of Cowan Rd and Desoto Rd, with Desoto Rd located off Wilkens Avenue. The location is minutes from Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, I-95, I-295, MARC access, and nearby commuter routes. Both properties offer private rear space and are being sold as-is. Lead Risk Reduction Certificates are available.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1051-1053 Desoto Rd
General
- Price: $380,000
- Taxes: $2,429 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2212750
- Updated: 5/8/2026
- Added to Site: 65 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease Info: Yearly
Interior
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminated, Carpet
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Gutter System
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 4
- Assigned Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Assigned, Public, Private, Free, Fenced, Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: On Street, Attached Carport
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Subdivision: MORRELL PARK
- Cross Streets: Cowan Road
- Driving Directions: From downtown Baltimore, take West Baltimore Street west, continue onto Frederick Avenue, then turn onto Desoto Road and proceed to 1053 Desoto Rd.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Water Available, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Side-by-Side, Unit/Flat
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Poured Concrete, Partial, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat, Asphalt
- Walls/Ceilings: Brick, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Wood Ceilings
- Windows: Insulated, Screens, Sliding
- Doors: Storm, Double Entry
- Square Feet: 2,432
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,432 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,432 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1942
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,003
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 49 x 122'6
- Zoning: R-6
Green Features
- Energy Generation: PV Solar Array(s) Leased, Net-Meter Renew Energy Credits
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $156.25
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $2,314
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $115
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $110,600
- Tax Amount: $2,429
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 2
- Lot Number: 048Q
Listed by Homecoin.com, Jonathan Minerick
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Price & Sales History for 1051-1053 Desoto Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Price Reduced
$380,000
-4.76%
MLS
4/29/2026
Listed
$399,000
151.66%
MLS
7/25/2019
Sold
$158,550
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1051-1053 Desoto Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,069
11%
$96,900
10%
2023
$1,871
—
$88,100
11%
2023
$1,871
5%
$79,300
5%
2022
$1,777
6%
$75,300
6%
2021
$1,683
6%
$71,300
6%
2021
$1,588
—
$67,300
—
2020
$1,581
—
$67,300
—
2019
$1,588
-52%
$67,300
-52%
2018
$3,285
14%
$139,200
14%
2017
$2,890
16%
$122,467
16%
2016
$2,483
18%
$105,733
19%
2015
$2,100
-28%
$89,000
-27%
2013
$2,904
—
$122,000
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1051-1053 Desoto Road, Baltimore, MD 21223 (MLS# MDBA2212750) is a Condo property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1051-1053 Desoto Road is currently listed for $380,000 and was received on April 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 1051-1053 Desoto Road? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Baltimore? You can browse all Baltimore real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

