Rare investment opportunity to acquire a contiguous 4-unit portfolio consisting of two side-by-side brick duplexes at 1051 and 1053 Desoto Rd in Baltimore’s Morrell Park area. This package generates combined gross monthly income of approximately $4,500, or approximately $54,000 per year, with immediate turn-key rental performance. The properties feature consistent occupancy, separately metered gas and electric, public water and sewer, solar energy service through Sunrun, and recent updates including flooring, interior paint, bathroom fixtures, and serviced HVAC systems. 1053 Desoto is an end-unit property, while 1051 Desoto is the adjoining center-unit property. The portfolio sits at the corner of Cowan Rd and Desoto Rd, with Desoto Rd located off Wilkens Avenue. The location is minutes from Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, I-95, I-295, MARC access, and nearby commuter routes. Both properties offer private rear space and are being sold as-is. Lead Risk Reduction Certificates are available.
For sale
Price cut: $19K (5/8)
$380,000
1051-1053 Desoto Rd, Baltimore, MD 21223
5beds
--baths
2,432sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1942
-- sqft lot
$378,100 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick duplexesEnd-unit propertyPrivate rear spaceInterior paintRecent updates including flooringServiced hvac systemsBathroom fixtures
- 58 days |
- 192 |
- 13 |
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homecoin.com Minerick 888-400-2513,
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Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBA2212750
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Wood Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Double Entry
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens, Sliding
- Basement: Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Concrete,Partial,Unfinished,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,432
- Total interior livable area: 2,432 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Assigned, Public, Private, Free, Enclosed, Concrete, On Street, Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Rain Gutters, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 6,003 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49 x 122'6
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0325027772 048Q 0325027772048P
- Zoning: R-6
- Zoning description: Zoning believed to be R-6 per seller records. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted use, and rental compliance with Baltimore City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat,Asphalt
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available, Natural Gas Available, Broadband, Cable, Fiber Optic
Green energy
- Energy generation: PV Solar Array(s) Leased, Net-Meter Renew Energy Credits
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Morrell Park
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Municipality: Baltimore City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,429
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,FHA 203(k),FHLMC,FHVA,FMHA,FNMA,Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Income includes: Apartment Rentals
Estimated market value
$378,100
$359,000 - $397,000
$1,638/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $380,000-4.8%$156/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBA2212750 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000$164/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2212750 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Morrell Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Violetville Elementary/Middle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Green Street AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Baltimore City Public Schools
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- Maryland
- Baltimore City
- Baltimore
- 21223
- Morrell Park
- 1051-1053 Desoto Rd
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