Date
Details
Price
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Source
3/11/2026
Listed
$995,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Open Saturday! This is a rare opportunity to own one of Historic Otterbein's most significant residences-widely regarded as the oldest substantially intact home in the neighborhood-thoughtfully preserved and offering exceptional flexibility for today's buyer. Behind its understated 29ft wide facade, this early 19th-century residence unfolds with remarkable scale and character. The main home (circa 1805) offers four bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths along with a home office, partially finished basement, and large private courtyard. Features include a gracious living and dining room with 12 ft soaring ceilings, original architectural details and millwork, and three fireplaces - blending historic integrity with everyday livability. Period elements-including original pine flooring, shark tooth crown molding, wood paneling, solid French doors and numerous reclaimed architectural features-anchor the home in its storied past. Attached to the property is a separate two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, accessible both internally and via its own private entrance-ideal for rental income, multigenerational living, guest quarters, or a dedicated home office or studio. The apartment is separately metered and with its own systems. Saved from demolition and restored through Baltimore's celebrated Otterbein Dollar House program, 137 W. Lee Street stands as a cornerstone of one of the city's most successful preservation-led neighborhood revivals. Set just moments from the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill, and downtown, this is a home where architectural significance, scale, and versatility converge-a truly distinctive offering in the heart of the city.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 137 W Lee St
General
- Price: $995,000
- HOA FEE: $25/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $18,542 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2201098
- Updated: 3/12/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper 3 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms-Up3: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Escape, Street Lights, Secure Storage, Play Area
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Subdivision: OTTERBEIN
- Cross Streets: Sharp Street
- Driving Directions: South on Light Street, west on Lee Street, home sits on corner of W. Lee Street and S. Sharp Street
- Direction Faces: North
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: OTTERBEIN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Under Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Heated, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Workshop
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, 9'+ Ceilings, Masonry
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 2, Upper 3
- Square Feet: 6,148
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 4,671 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,671 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1805
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Guest House
Lot Features
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-8
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $213.02
- Association Fee: $300
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Other Fee: $187
- Other Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $17,662
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $880
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $785,667
- Tax Amount: $18,542
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 4671
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Dining room mirror, chest freezer in the basement, teak patio furniture and patio umbrella
- Section: 8
- Lot Number: 15
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Schools
Schools serving 137 W Lee St
School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Federal Hill Preparatory School 1040 William Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women 128 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 | 6-12 | 0.9 mi |
The Crossroads School 802 South Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
National Academy Foundation 540 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 | 6-12 | 1.5 mi |
Digital Harbor High School 1100 Covington Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Baltimore School For The Arts 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 100 North Calhoun Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Booker T. Washington Middle School 1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West 1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-12 | 1.7 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 137 W Lee St
Tax History
Tax History for 137 W Lee St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$15,690
—
$785,667
6%
2023
$15,690
—
$737,833
7%
2023
$15,690
-2%
$690,000
2%
2022
$16,042
2%
$679,733
2%
2021
$15,799
26%
$669,467
2%
2021
$12,559
5%
$659,200
—
2020
$11,987
2%
$659,200
—
2019
$11,726
3%
$659,200
-8%
2018
$11,357
4%
$716,400
5%
2017
$10,942
4%
$679,500
6%
2016
$10,545
-26%
$642,600
6%
2015
$14,295
-1%
$605,700
—
2013
$14,416
—
$605,700
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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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137 W Lee Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (MLS# MDBA2201098) is a Townhouse property with 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 137 W Lee Street is currently listed for $995,000 and was received on March 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 137 W Lee 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.