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$135,000 -$4,900 (-3.5%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
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  • Condo
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 711 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Stunning & historically significant, the Mergenthaler mansion is a historic landmark which offers a neighborhood feel within Bolton Hill. Great owner or investor opportunity -- Condo owners are permitted to make their unit a long-term rental!!! Stellar LOCATION -- lower Bolton Hill is DC and local commuter friendly next to the LIGHT RAIL, METRO, PENN STATION and I-83. Arts & institutions nearby include the MICA, UB LAW SCHOOL, BSO, THE LYRIC, MOUNT VERNON, and STATION NORTH restaurants. ⁣Recent building updates include exterior masonry and brownstone restoration, exterior lighting, exterior repairs, and electrical updates are in the process of being upgraded for the entire building. ⁣ This second floor one bedroom unit offers a large den with a built-in bookcase. Bead board and butcher's block adorn the galley kitchen overlooking a garden terrace below. End of group natural light throughout. A lovely hallway with designer colors bring this condo to life, and keep the bedroom tucked away for separation and privacy. Shared washer and dryer and private storage unit in basement. ⁣ ⁣⁣ Capital Reserve Fund assessment per Maryland Law is underway. Reach out to listing agent for information. The Property is located in a CHAP (Historical and Architectural Preservation) historic district within Baltimore City, and subject to the Midtown Special Benefits Tax.⁣ A rectilinear red brick rowhouse of the late Victorian era, the home has three major historical points of significance: 1) built by Joseph Hopkins in 1875, nephew of the noted philanthropist, Johns Hopkins, 2) later occupied (1894-1899) by Ottmar Mergenthaler, of which the house gets its name, the inventor of the linotype which revolutionized printing, and 3) William L Marbury, US Attorney General for Maryland. ⁣ You truly can hide away, but be close to city living. Be inspired and infused by the area's architecture or art scene. Enjoy restaurants and cafes such as Llama's Corner, Cookhouse, On the Hill, Brass Tap and Angeli's, or nearby Station North which continues to thrive with Alma Cocina Latina, Foraged, Le Comptoir du Vin, The Royal Blue and mainstays such as Charles Theater and Tapas Teatro.

Full Property Details for 159 W Lanvale St #5

General

  • Price: $135,000
  • HOA FEE: $330/month
  • Taxes: $2,627 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Condo
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: MDBA2214010
  • Updated: 6/22/2026
  • Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Basement, Common

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities, Common Grounds

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape

Parking

  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required
  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Municipality: Baltimore City
  • County: BALTIMORE CITY
  • Subdivision: BOLTON HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT
  • Driving Directions: Head southeast on Park Ave toward Wilson St. Turn left onto McMechen St. Turn right onto Park Ave. Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto W Lanvale St. The destination will be on the right.
  • Historic District: Yes
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: Ext Bldg Maint, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Water, Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Snow Removal
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Structure Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
  • Entry Floor Number: 2
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 711
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 711 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 711 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1874
  • Year Built Source: Estimated

Unit Information

  • Unit Floor in Bldg.: 1

Lot Features

  • Zoning: R-7

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $189.87
  • Condo Fee: $330
  • Condo Fee Freq: Monthly
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $2,503
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $125
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $113,700
  • Tax Amount: $2,627
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Condo: Yes
  • Section: 3
  • Lot Number: 25

Listed by Compass, Kelly N. Knock

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Schools serving 159 W Lanvale St #5

School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School
121 Mc Mechen Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
K-80.2 mi
Booker T. Washington Middle School
1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
6-80.4 mi
Baltimore Design School
1500 Barclay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
6-100.6 mi
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
128 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
6-120.8 mi
Renaissance Academy
1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
9-120.4 mi
Baltimore School For The Arts
712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
9-120.6 mi
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts
1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
9-121.2 mi
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West
1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
6-121.2 mi
National Academy Foundation
540 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
6-121.5 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 159 W Lanvale St #5 Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/22/2026
Price Reduced
$135,000
-3.5%
MLS
5/27/2026
Price Reduced
$139,900
-1.82%
MLS
5/08/2026
Listed
$142,500
25%
MLS
6/25/2021
Sold
$114,000
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Tax History for 159 W Lanvale St #5

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,458
-4%
$113,700
2%
2023
$2,572
—
$111,333
2%
2023
$2,572
2%
$108,967
2%
2022
$2,516
—
$106,600
—
2021
$2,516
10%
$106,600
—
2021
$2,289
—
$106,600
—
2020
$2,278
1%
$106,600
2%
2019
$2,264
1%
$104,400
2%
2018
$2,238
-5%
$102,200
2%
2017
$2,360
—
$100,000
—
2016
$2,349
—
$100,000
—
2015
$2,360
-34%
$100,000
-33%
2013
$3,570
—
$150,000
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