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$20,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2,034 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 13 days ago
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Auction Property. In Collaboration with Alex Cooper Auctioneers. List price is Opening Bid at The Online Only Auction Sale to Be Held on The Auctioneers Website - Bidding begins Friday, June 5th, and ends Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 12:00PM. Great opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor! Estate Sale of a Brick Townhouse in the "Woodbrook" Neighborhood. The home offers approximately 1,024± square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The main level features a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen with access to the rear yard. The upper level includes 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The lower level offers additional storage and utility space with potential for added living area.

Full Property Details for 2228 Ruskin Ave

General

  • Price: $20,000
  • Taxes: $1,628 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: MDBA2181110
  • Updated: 5/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 279 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: Main, 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.: $14.66
  • 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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  • Lydell L Mercer

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Schools serving 2228 Ruskin Ave

School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
John Eager Howard Elementary School
2011 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
PK-50.8 mi
Booker T. Washington Middle School
1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
6-81.3 mi
Stadium School
1400 Exeter Hall Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
6-82.4 mi
Frederick Douglass High School, Baltimore, MD
2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21217
9-120.4 mi
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts
1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
9-121.3 mi
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
100 North Calhoun Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
9-121.8 mi
Forest Park High School, Baltimore, MD
3701 Eldorado Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207
9-122.5 mi
Edmondson-Westside High School
501 North Athol Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
9-122.7 mi
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
9-122.9 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 2228 Ruskin Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/18/2026
Price Reduced
$20,000
-58.33%
MLS
4/27/2026
Price Reduced
$48,000
-12.73%
MLS
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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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 for 2228 Ruskin Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,621
—
$69,000
—
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
—
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Listed by Keller Williams Gateway LLC, Lydell L Mercer

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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 $20,000 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.

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