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Property Description
Welcome to this unique 4-story townhouse in the heart of one of Baltimore's most beloved neighborhoods. This distinctive home, crowned with a striking mansard roof, seamlessly blends over a century of history with thoughtful modern updates. This 4-bedroom residence offers versatile living across four well-appointed floors. The first floor features an updated kitchen and dining area with basement access and convenient main-level laundry. The second floor provides a spacious living area, one bedroom, and a full bath, perfect for entertaining or just to spread out a little. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath occupy the third floor, while the fourth floor boasts a luxurious primary suite complete with a full bath. The 5th bedroom is also on this floor that the current owner uses as a dressing room, equipped with a separate closet with laundry hookup for extra convenience. Large windows means lots of natural light and access to the outdoors from the first, second, and third floors. The home's unique layout provides both privacy and connection, ideal for modern living. Mt. Vernon doesn't get better than this. You're in close proximity to MICA, University of Baltimore School of Law, the Enoch Pratt Central Library, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Meyerhoff. Great restaurants, boutique shops, and cultural institutions surround you, while I-83 access makes commuting effortless. This home use to serve as a grocery store in the 1930s, followed by various restaurants and bars over the years and now shines as a wonderful private home. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Mt. Vernon history with all the comforts of contemporary living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 123 W Read St
General
- Price: $449,000
- Taxes: $9,551 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2205446
- Updated: 3/26/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper 3 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up3: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Subdivision: MOUNT VERNON
- Driving Directions: See GPS
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
- Square Feet: 2,524
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,524 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,524 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 797
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: OR-2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $177.89
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $9,098
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $453
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $408,033
- Tax Amount: $9,551
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2524
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 9
- Lot Number: 24
Listed by Compass, Molly Reed
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Schools
Schools serving 123 W Read St
School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School 507 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women 128 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 | 6-12 | 0.3 mi |
Baltimore Design School 1500 Barclay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 | 6-10 | 0.6 mi |
Booker T. Washington Middle School 1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Baltimore School For The Arts 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 | 9-12 | 0.1 mi |
Renaissance Academy 1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School 1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
National Academy Foundation 540 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 | 6-12 | 1.1 mi |
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West 1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 123 W Read St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/26/2026
Listed
$449,000
26.12%
MLS
4/28/2016
Sold
$356,000
—
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 123 W Read St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,550
—
$404,700
6%
2023
$8,550
—
$383,500
6%
2023
$8,550
6%
$362,300
6%
2022
$8,050
—
$341,100
—
2021
$8,050
-8%
$341,100
-8%
2020
$8,714
19%
$371,000
20%
2019
$7,311
25%
$309,800
25%
2018
$5,867
33%
$248,600
33%
2017
$4,423
2%
$187,400
2%
2016
$4,322
1%
$184,000
2%
2015
$4,262
1%
$180,600
2%
2013
$4,217
—
$177,200
—
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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123 W Read Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (MLS# MDBA2205446) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 123 W Read Street is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on March 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 123 W Read Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Baltimore? You can browse all Baltimore real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

