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Property Description
*price reduction* This property is situated in a developing area with significant potential, driven by recent developments, and is competitively priced for a prompt transaction. The major systems are operational, and the property has been recently vacated. The seller is open to considering all reasonable offers. This is an estate sale, and the property is being sold in "As-Is" condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2228 Ruskin Ave
General
- Price: $55,000
- Taxes: $1,628 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2181110
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 143 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: Alley
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Subdivision: WOODBROOK
- Driving Directions: Traveling along Reisterstown road the property is on Ruskins Ave in between Auchentoroly Terrace and Reisterstown Road
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Other
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Windows: Vinyl Clad
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,034
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,364 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,364 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Below Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,364
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-8
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $40.32
- Ground Rent: $90
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $1,551
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $77
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $69,000
- Tax Amount: $1,628
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Ground Rent
- Section: 5
- Lot Number: 52
Listed by Keller Williams Gateway LLC, Lydell L Mercer
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Schools
Schools serving 2228 Ruskin Ave
School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Eager Howard Elementary School 2011 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Booker T. Washington Middle School 1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Stadium School 1400 Exeter Hall Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
Frederick Douglass High School, Baltimore, MD 2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts 1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 100 North Calhoun Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Forest Park High School, Baltimore, MD 3701 Eldorado Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Edmondson-Westside High School 501 North Athol Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229 | 9-12 | 2.7 mi |
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School 1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 9-12 | 2.9 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 2228 Ruskin Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/03/2025
Price Reduced
$55,000
-8.33%
MLS
9/17/2025
Price Reduced
$60,000
-14.29%
MLS
8/26/2025
Listed
$70,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 2228 Ruskin Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,628
-15%
$69,000
-15%
2022
$1,907
2%
$80,800
2%
2021
$1,868
2%
$79,167
2%
2021
$1,830
3%
$77,533
2%
2020
$1,783
10%
$75,900
10%
2019
$1,626
11%
$68,900
11%
2018
$1,461
13%
$61,900
13%
2017
$1,296
12%
$54,900
11%
2016
$1,157
12%
$49,267
13%
2015
$1,030
14%
$43,633
15%
2013
$904
—
$38,000
—
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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2228 Ruskin Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 (MLS# MDBA2181110) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2228 Ruskin Avenue is currently listed for $55,000 and was received on August 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 2228 Ruskin Avenue? 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.

