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$249,900
Property Description
Hurry to this rare 16' wide, nearly 2600 total sq ft including basement with front outside (Rare) entrance. The wide alley will accommodate off-street parking with minor concrete work to create entry. Currently operating as a hair salon on main level with upper-level apartment but easy to convert back to a home with additional rooms in the basement (6'5" ceiling height) or create an additional basement apartment. Possibilities are endless with city approval of course. Bring your imagination to see this one. Features include efficient gas fired radiator heat with newer central AC unit, recessed lights, large room sizes, hardwood under current flooring, 200-amp electric panel with sub panel on upper level, fenced rear yard, large concrete porch, all appliances convey...Basement has toilet and sink and just needs shower redone for a 2nd full bath. Just a short walk to Canton, Patterson Park and Restaurants. Easy commute downtown or to major routes. Make your appointment today! It will not last!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 S Highland Ave
General
- Price: $249,900
- Taxes: $4,338 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2196994
- Updated: 1/7/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Vinyl, Tile/Brick, Solid Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Floor
Additional Information
- Equipment: Negotiable
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Fenced
- Parking Type: Off Street, On Street
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Subdivision: HIGHLANDTOWN
- Driving Directions: Boston St to Highland Ave. As soon as you cross Bank St, look on left hand side for property.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Front Entrance, Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Rough Bath Plumb, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Double Pane, Double Hung, Screens
- Doors: Double Entry, Insulated, Six Panel, Storm
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,579
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,676 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,676 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,564
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 17 x 92
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
- Zoning: R-8
- Lot Description: Interior, Rear Yard, Other
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $149.11
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $4,132
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $206
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $183,800
- Tax Amount: $4,338
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2076
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 13
- Lot Number: 23
Listed by Rosati Realty, Frank J Rosati
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Schools
Schools serving 242 S Highland Ave
School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highlandtown Elementary #215 3223 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
The Crossroads School 802 South Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
National Academy Foundation 540 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 | 6-12 | 1.6 mi |
Afya Public Charter Middle School 2800 Brendan Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School 1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Patterson High School 100 Kane Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Digital Harbor High School 1100 Covington Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Vanguard Collegiate Middle School 5000 Truesdale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 | 6-8 | 2.5 mi |
Baltimore Design School 1500 Barclay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 | 6-10 | 2.5 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 242 S Highland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/07/2026
Listed
$249,900
—
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 242 S Highland Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,221
—
$183,800
1%
2023
$4,221
—
$181,333
1%
2023
$4,221
1%
$178,867
1%
2022
$4,163
4%
$176,400
4%
2021
$4,019
13%
$170,300
4%
2021
$3,546
3%
$164,200
4%
2020
$3,436
-1%
$158,100
—
2019
$3,486
-1%
$158,100
—
2018
$3,517
-3%
$158,100
-3%
2017
$3,635
2%
$162,900
2%
2016
$3,559
-3%
$159,433
2%
2015
$3,681
1%
$155,967
2%
2013
$3,630
—
$152,500
—
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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242 S Highland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 (MLS# MDBA2196994) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 242 S Highland Avenue is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on January 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 S Highland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Cold Spring? You can browse all Cold Spring real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
