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Property Description
L0CATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Newly, updated and "WIDE" Baltimore Brick Rowhome. This beauty is ready for new Owners. 4-Story. 3+ Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, finished lower level and PARKING. The fenced yard space is a BONUS and is perfect for outdoor Grill and your Pets will enjoy the outdoor space as well. Located in one of Baltimore's most desired Riverside/Federal Hill Community. PRIME location with many lovely parks only steps away. This home is a perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates. New and bright Kitchen with beautiful counters and plenty of cabinets. Spacious dining area opens to the Kitchen and half bath on the main level. Very cool decorative Fireplaces and lovely hardwoods throughout. The 3-story Bannister is gorgeous and will WOW you at the front as you enter into the vestibule. Updated bathrooms on the main, second and third levels. Fabulous Primary Suite on the 3rd level with large open space (perfect area for a Wet bar and additional seating for guests). And, Sliding doors that opens to a private deck and amazing City views. PERFECT home for entertaining. Your guests will love hanging out and enjoying the Fun Firework displays. Cozy lower level space with beautiful exposed brick, new flooring and steps. LL is ideal space for guests, 4th Bedroom, Home Office or Gym, Library or Den. This GEM is a rare find in a PRIME location. Riverside Ave is a quiet, tree-lined (one-way) street. Only steps away to both Riverside Park & Federal Hill Park. Easy access to Latrobe Park, as well as, Fort McHenry National Monument Park with lots of history and beautiful trails along the Patapsco River. Enjoy many local restaurants, shops, museums, health clubs, Concert Venues, Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium, I-95 and more. Schedule a private Tour today and make this Home your Home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1261 Riverside Ave
General
- Sold For: $545,000
- Taxes: $6,558 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2159108
- Added to Site: 383 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Other, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Icemaker
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Upper 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 2
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Family Room: Family Room, Lower 1
- Sitting Room: Sitting Room, Upper 2
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Laundry: Lower Floor, Lower 1
- Other Room 1: Other, Lower 1
- Utility Room: Utility Room, Lower 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Roof Deck, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: Baltimore City
- Development Name: Federal Hill Historic District
- Subdivision: Federal Hill Historic District
- Driving Directions: E Fort Avenue, R-Battery Ave, R-West St, R-Riverside. The house is on the Left (before Gittings). Welcome Home!
- Location Details: Urban
- 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: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Federal
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Interior Access, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Brick, Dry Wall
- Windows: Transom
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Storm
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,140
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,890 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1875
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Property View: City, Harbor, River, Scenic Vista
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,950
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-8
- Fencing (Description): Rear, Vinyl
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $334.32
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $6,246
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $311
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $277,867
- Tax Amount: $6,558
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1890
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 13
- Lot Number: 12
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Michelle M Ruff
Sold by Cummings & Co. Realtors, Jacqueline M McGee
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Schools
Schools serving 1261 Riverside Ave
School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Federal Hill Preparatory School 1040 William Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Booker T. Washington Middle School 1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
Stadium School 1400 Exeter Hall Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218 | 6-8 | 3.2 mi |
Digital Harbor High School 1100 Covington Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School 1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 100 North Calhoun Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts 1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Benjamin Franklin High School @ Masonville Cove 1201 Cambria Street, Baltimore, MD 21225 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
Frederick Douglass High School, Baltimore, MD 2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 9-12 | 3.7 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 1261 Riverside Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/09/2025
Sold
$545,000
-3.54%
MLS
4/11/2025
Price Reduced
$565,000
-3.91%
MLS
3/27/2025
Listed
$588,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1261 Riverside Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230 (MLS# MDBA2159108) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $545,000 on May 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 1261 Riverside Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Riverside? You can browse all Riverside real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

