Welcome to 16 W Franklin Street, where historic elegance meets modern convenience in the heart of Mount Vernon. This striking Second Empire townhouse has been thoughtfully restored to blend original character with updated systems for comfortable living. Inside, you’ll find exquisite period details including ornate mantels, intricate plasterwork, a dramatic skylit staircase, and rare zebra-striped wood floors. The main level offers a welcoming parlor, formal dining room with bay window, and a full guest bath. Upstairs, the grand living room boasts 12-foot ceilings, a marble mantel, and original mirrors, alongside a powder room and spacious eat-in kitchen ideal for entertaining. The third floor hosts two bedrooms and a full bath, while the top level is devoted to a private primary suite with spa-like bath, steam shower, double vanities, dressing room, and laundry. The unfinished basement with front and rear entrances provides storage, workshop space, or creative flex use. A private carport with garage door accommodates up to four cars in tandem, a rare city convenience. With updated electric and plumbing, cozy gas radiator heat, and dual-zone high-efficiency central A/C, this home is as comfortable as it is captivating. Perfectly positioned between the Basilica and the Walters Art Museum, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Baltimore history.
Sold for $610,000
$610,000
16 W Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21201
3beds
3,364sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1880
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$616,900 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$3,395 Estimated rent
Home value
$616,900
$537,000 - $709,000
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Historic eleganceDramatic skylit staircaseDouble vanitiesDressing roomOrnate mantelsWelcoming parlorExquisite period details
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Listed by:
Matt Rhine 410-256-5401,
Keller Williams Legacy
Bought with:
Unrepresented Buyer
Unrepresented Buyer Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBA2177668
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Upper
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Upper
Sitting room
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Double Hung, Wood Frames, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Front Entrance,Full,Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,205
- Total interior livable area: 3,364 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,364
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Five
- Stories: 5
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0311100551 003
- Zoning: C-5HT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Beaux Arts
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Subdivision: Mount Vernon
- Municipality: Baltimore City
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $610,000-6.2%$181/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBA2177668 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$193/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2177668 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+1.6%$193/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2177668 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2025 | Sold | $640,000-1.4%$190/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2146834 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2025 | Pending sale | $649,000$193/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2146834 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2025 | Contingent | $649,000$193/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2146834 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000-26.2%$193/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2146834 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2006 | Sold | $879,500+320.8%$261/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2001 | Sold | $209,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $601,200 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $13,723 +3.5% | $581,467 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $13,257 +3.6% | $561,733 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $12,791 +1.5% | $542,000 +1.5% |
| 2021 | $12,603 +1.5% | $534,033 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $12,415 +1.5% | $526,067 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $12,227 +7.9% | $518,100 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $11,330 +8.6% | $480,100 +8.6% |
| 2017 | $10,434 +23.1% | $442,100 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $8,478 | $404,100 |
| 2015 | $8,478 | $404,100 |
| 2014 | $8,478 | $404,100 -26.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $549,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $549,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $549,500 -37.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $874,430 +27.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $683,736 +38.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $493,043 +63.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $302,350 +10.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $272,770 +12.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $243,190 +13.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $213,610 |
| 2003 | -- | $213,610 |
| 2002 | -- | $213,610 -2.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $218,300 |
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Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Booker T. Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Baltimore School For The ArtsGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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