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Property Description
Welcome to 16 W Franklin Street, where historic elegance meets modern convenience in the heart of Mount Vernon. This striking Second Empire townhouse has been thoughtfully restored to blend original character with updated systems for comfortable living. Inside, you'll find exquisite period details including ornate mantels, intricate plasterwork, a dramatic skylit staircase, and rare zebra-striped wood floors. The main level offers a welcoming parlor, formal dining room with bay window, and a full guest bath. Upstairs, the grand living room boasts 12-foot ceilings, a marble mantel, and original mirrors, alongside a powder room and spacious eat-in kitchen ideal for entertaining. The third floor hosts two bedrooms and a full bath, while the top level is devoted to a private primary suite with spa-like bath, steam shower, double vanities, dressing room, and laundry. The unfinished basement with front and rear entrances provides storage, workshop space, or creative flex use. A private carport with garage door accommodates up to four cars in tandem, a rare city convenience. With updated electric and plumbing, cozy gas radiator heat, and dual-zone high-efficiency central A/C, this home is as comfortable as it is captivating. Perfectly positioned between the Basilica and the Walters Art Museum, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Baltimore history.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16 W Franklin St
General
- Sold For: $610,000
- Taxes: $13,723 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2177668
- Added to Site: 134 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Central Vacuum
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Other, Other
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 3 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Upper 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up3: 1
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 3
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 2
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Upper 1
- Sitting Room: Sitting Room - Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Fireplace - Other, Upper 1
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Upper 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: Baltimore City
- Development Name: Mount Vernon
- Subdivision: Mount Vernon
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS for most accurate directions to the home.
- 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: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Beaux Arts
- Architectural Style: Beaux Arts
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Front Entrance, Full, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Windows: Double Hung, Wood Frame
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
- Square Feet: 4,205
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,364 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1880
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: C-5HT
- Fencing (Description): Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $193.22
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $13,071
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $651
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $601,200
- Tax Amount: $13,723
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3364
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 10
- Lot Number: 3
Listed by Keller Williams Legacy, Matthew D Rhine
Sold by Unrepresented Buyer Office, Unrepresented Buyer
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Schools
Schools serving 16 W Franklin 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 | 0.5 mi |
Booker T. Washington Middle School 1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Stadium School 1400 Exeter Hall Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School 1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 100 North Calhoun Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts 1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Digital Harbor High School 1100 Covington Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Frederick Douglass High School, Baltimore, MD 2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 9-12 | 2.4 mi |
Edmondson-Westside High School 501 North Athol Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229 | 9-12 | 3.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 16 W Franklin St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/07/2025
Sold
$610,000
-6.15%
MLS
9/03/2025
Listed
$650,000
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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.
16 W Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (MLS# MDBA2177668) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $610,000 on November 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 16 W Franklin 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.

