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Property Description
Offer Deadline Set: Monday at 8 pm. Tucked away on one of Federal Hill's most beloved blocks, 1279 William Street is a thoughtfully renovated four-story rowhome that blends classic Baltimore character with modern updates from top to bottom. From the iconic blue door, white marble stoop, and star-anchored Formstone facade to the panoramic rooftop views of downtown and calm neon glow of the Domino Sugar Sign at night, 1279 William St is the reason you fall in love and call Federal Hill home. Step inside to soaring ceilings and a sun-drenched living room made for entertaining. Hardwood floors run unbroken, the original mantel frames a sense of history, and exposed brick climbs the staircase like a love letter to the city itself. The dining room is the kind of space made for hosting long dinner parties - and a renovated kitchen of crisp white shaker cabinetry, classic subway tile, and dark stone counters that have hosted more than a few neighborhood gatherings. Upstairs, the home unfolds with room to breathe: a generous primary bedroom and bathroom, a flex space ideal for a nursery, home office, or makeup vanity nook, and tucked-away laundry that means you'll never haul a basket down to the basement again. A second bedroom with an ensuite bath is perfect for guests or the growing family. Climb one more flight and you'll find a unique space not found in any other rowhome in South Baltimore: a top-floor loft and bedroom suite that opens to nearly 270 square feet of private rooftop deck space. From up here, the city spreads out in every direction - the spires of downtown to the north, Harbor to the east, the lights of M&T Bank Stadium and Camden Yards close enough to hear the crowds when we score. But what no floor plan can capture - is the block. The friends made over stoop drinks and porch lights left on. The walks to Federal Hill or Riverside Park, runs along the waterfront, the easy strolls to Cross Street Market for coffee in the morning or laughter from neighbors that popped over one random Saturday night. 1279 William St captures the good times, easy neighbors, and the kind of community that quietly turns a house into a home. Now, that home is ready for its next chapter - and its next lucky owner - to add their own stories to the block.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1279 William St
General
- Sold For: $520,000
- Taxes: $9,281 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2210342
- Added to Site: 44 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
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
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Roof
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Subdivision: RIVERSIDE
- Driving Directions: Fort Ave to north on William Street - home will be on your right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Baltimore City Public Schools
- Elementary School: Federal Hill Preparatory School
- Middle School: Booker T. Washington
- High School: Baltimore City College
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Combination
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access, Connecting Stairway
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,481
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,026 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,026 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1875
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,230
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-8
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $246.79
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $8,841
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $440
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $411,300
- Tax Amount: $9,281
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 4
- Lot Number: 38
Listed by Corner House Realty, william andrew kauffman
Sold by Cummings & Co. Realtors, Jill K Joseph
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Schools
Schools serving 1279 William St
School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Federal Hill Preparatory School 1040 William Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
The Crossroads School 802 South Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women 128 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 | 6-12 | 1.5 mi |
National Academy Foundation 540 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 | 6-12 | 1.7 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 | 1.6 mi |
New Era Academy 2700 Seamon Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225 | 6-12 | 1.6 mi |
Booker T. Washington Middle School 1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West 1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-12 | 2.3 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 1279 William St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2026
Sold
$520,000
4%
MLS
5/15/2026
Listed
$500,000
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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.
1279 William Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 (MLS# MDBA2210342) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $520,000 on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1279 William Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Baltimore? You can browse all Baltimore real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

