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Property Description
Welcome to this charming and historic rowhome nestled in the highly desirable Ridgely's Delight neighborhood! Boasting a classic brick exterior and a rich history dating back to 1900, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home seamlessly blends timeless traditional style with modern updates, following a major renovation in 2020. Key Features & Updates: Spacious Layout: While tax records note a smaller footprint, current measurements show a much larger home! Enjoy 813 square feet of fully finished living space across the top two floors, plus an additional 250 square feet in the unfinished basement-bringing the true total area to 1,063 square feet. Modern Comforts: The main level features a convenient half bath, while the upper level hosts two spacious bedrooms, each complete with its own full bathroom for ultimate privacy. Complete with natural gas heating and central air conditioning to keep you comfortable year-round. Unbeatable Location: Enjoy unparalleled convenience! You are just steps away from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium, the University of Maryland, and the vibrant local scenes of Hollins Market, Pigtown, and Federal Hill. Perfect for commuters and sports fans alike! Massive Buyer Incentive - CHAP Tax Credit!Take advantage of incredible, built-in savings! This property comes with a CHAP special credit of $1,857.43 per year. With six years of the credit remaining, you will save a whopping $11,146 in property taxes, making this an incredibly affordable opportunity to own in the city! Schedule your private tour today!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 640 Melvin Dr
General
- Price: $219,900
- Taxes: $4,153 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDBA2213030
- Updated: 6/14/2026
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Municipality: Baltimore City
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Subdivision: RIDGELY'S DELIGHT
- Driving Directions: Please use Google Maps.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,077
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 813 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 813 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-8
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $270.48
- Ground Rent: $180
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $3,956
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $197
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $205,300
- Tax Amount: $4,153
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 638
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Ground Rent
- Section: 4
- Lot Number: 94
Listed by Redfin Corp, Donald L Beecher
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Schools
Schools serving 640 Melvin Dr
School District:Baltimore City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
George Washington Elementary School 800 Scott Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women 128 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 | 6-12 | 0.8 mi |
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West 1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-12 | 1.2 mi |
Booker T. Washington Middle School 1301 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 100 North Calhoun Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Baltimore School For The Arts 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Digital Harbor High School 1100 Covington Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
The Crossroads School 802 South Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Baltimore Design School 1500 Barclay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 | 6-10 | 1.7 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 640 Melvin Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/07/2026
Listed
$219,900
-8.38%
MLS
4/12/2022
Sold
$240,000
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Public Record
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 640 Melvin Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,285
-17%
$175,967
20%
2023
$2,768
—
$146,633
25%
2023
$2,768
—
$117,300
—
2022
$2,768
—
$117,300
—
2021
$2,768
34%
$117,300
-3%
2021
$2,061
5%
$121,000
2%
2020
$1,969
3%
$119,200
2%
2019
$1,919
2%
$117,400
2%
2018
$1,874
4%
$115,600
2%
2017
$1,807
4%
$112,967
2%
2016
$1,739
-32%
$110,333
2%
2015
$2,542
-1%
$107,700
—
2013
$2,563
—
$107,700
—
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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640 Melvin Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230 (MLS# MDBA2213030) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 640 Melvin Drive is currently listed for $219,900 and was received on May 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 640 Melvin Drive? 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.

