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Sold for $520,000
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    1279 William St, Baltimore, MD 21230

    3beds
    2,026sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1875
    1,230 Square Feet Lot
    $520,000 Zestimate®
    $257/sqft
    $3,196 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $520,000

    $473,000 - $572,000

    $3,196/mo

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    What's special

    Classic subway tileSoaring ceilingsDark stone countersHardwood floors run unbrokenTucked-away laundryWhite marble stoopIconic blue door
    Offer Deadline Set: Monday at 8 pm. Tucked away on one of Federal Hill's most beloved blocks, 1279 William Street is a thoughtfully renovated four-story rowhome that blends classic Baltimore character with modern updates from top to bottom. From the iconic blue door, white marble stoop, and star-anchored Formstone façade to the panoramic rooftop views of downtown and calm neon glow of the Domino Sugar Sign at night, 1279 William St is the reason you fall in love and call Federal Hill home. Step inside to soaring ceilings and a sun-drenched living room made for entertaining. Hardwood floors run unbroken, the original mantel frames a sense of history, and exposed brick climbs the staircase like a love letter to the city itself. The dining room is the kind of space made for hosting long dinner parties — and a renovated kitchen of crisp white shaker cabinetry, classic subway tile, and dark stone counters that have hosted more than a few neighborhood gatherings. Upstairs, the home unfolds with room to breathe: a generous primary bedroom and bathroom, a flex space ideal for a nursery, home office, or makeup vanity nook, and tucked-away laundry that means you'll never haul a basket down to the basement again. A second bedroom with an ensuite bath is perfect for guests or the growing family. Climb one more flight and you'll find a unique space not found in any other rowhome in South Baltimore: a top-floor loft and bedroom suite that opens to nearly 270 square feet of private rooftop deck space. From up here, the city spreads out in every direction — the spires of downtown to the north, Harbor to the east, the lights of M&T Bank Stadium and Camden Yards close enough to hear the crowds when we score. But what no floor plan can capture — is the block. The friends made over stoop drinks and porch lights left on. The walks to Federal Hill or Riverside Park, runs along the waterfront, the easy strolls to Cross Street Market for coffee in the morning or laughter from neighbors that popped over one random Saturday night. 1279 William St captures the good times, easy neighbors, and the kind of community that quietly turns a house into a home. Now, that home is ready for its next chapter — and its next lucky owner — to add their own stories to the block.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Bill kauffman 623-308-4799,

    Corner House Realty

    Bought with:

    Jill Joseph, 659782

    Cummings & Co. Realtors

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBA2210342MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Half bath
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Radiator, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Bar
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Interior Entry,Connecting Stairway
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,481
    • Total interior livable area: 2,026 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,026
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Paved, Off Street
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Roof
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,230 sqft
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 0324040967 038
    • Zoning: R-8
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Federal
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Brick, Combination
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1875

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Baltimore
    • Subdivision: Riverside
    • Municipality: Baltimore City

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/5/2026Sold$520,000+4%$257/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2210342 Report a problem
    5/19/2026Contingent$500,000$247/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2210342 Report a problem
    5/15/2026Listed for sale$500,000+14.2%$247/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2210342 Report a problem
    5/14/2021Sold$438,000+3.1%$216/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/11/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Local MLS Report a problem
    1/20/2021Listed for sale$425,000+14.9%$210/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty #MDBA536096 Report a problem
    4/6/2019Sold$370,000+0%$183/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/6/2019Pending sale$369,900$183/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #MDBA276928 Report a problem
    2/22/2019Listed for sale$369,900-3.3%$183/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #MDBA276928 Report a problem
    12/28/2018Sold$382,500+2%$189/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/21/2018Price change$374,900-2.6%$185/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #MDBA276928 Report a problem
    11/9/2018Price change$385,000-3.7%$190/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #MDBA276928 Report a problem
    10/29/2018Price change$399,999-2.4%$197/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #1002227202 Report a problem
    10/22/2018Price change$410,000-2.4%$202/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #1002227202 Report a problem
    10/11/2018Price change$419,900-2.1%$207/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #1002227202 Report a problem
    9/17/2018Price change$429,000-2.3%$212/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #1002227202 Report a problem
    8/14/2018Listed for sale$439,000+9.8%$217/sqft
    Source: Cummings & Co. Realtors #1002227202 Report a problem
    8/1/2017Sold$400,000+0.3%$197/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/13/2017Pending sale$399,000$197/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty #BA9969611 Report a problem
    6/7/2017Listed for sale$399,000+69.4%$197/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty #BA9969611 Report a problem
    2/15/2001Sold$235,500+104.8%$116/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/20/1994Sold$115,000$57/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $393,267 +4.8%
    2024$8,856 +5%$375,233 +5%
    2023$8,430 $357,200
    2022$8,430 $357,200
    2021$8,430 -6.1%$357,200 -6.1%
    2020$8,977 $380,400
    2019$8,977 $380,400
    2018$8,977 -1.4%$380,400 -1.4%
    2017$9,105 +152.2%$385,800 +3.1%
    2016$3,610 $374,133 +3.2%
    2015$3,610 $362,467 +3.3%
    2014$3,610 $350,800
    2013-- $350,800
    2012-- $350,800 -10.2%
    2011-- $390,650
    2010-- $390,650
    2009-- $390,650 -2.4%
    2008-- $400,140 +15.3%
    2007-- $347,016 +18.1%
    2006-- $293,893 +22.1%
    2005-- $240,770 +22%
    2004-- $197,406 +28.1%
    2003-- $154,043 +39.2%
    2002-- $110,680 +0.9%
    2001-- $109,662

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Riverside

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Federal Hill Preparatory School
    • Middle: Booker T. Washington
    • High: Baltimore City College
    • District: Baltimore City Public Schools

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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