ONLINE AUCTION: This auction takes place on the Ashland Auction Group website bidding platform. Bidding begins 6/17/2026, 10:00 AM. Bidding ends 6/19/2026, 12:25 PM. The list price is the suggested opening bid. Deposit: $5,000. This two-story townhouse is located in the Penn North neighborhood of Baltimore City. Residents can enjoy nearby facilities/amenities such as the Mondawmin Mall and Coppin State University. The property is vacant and in need of major build up due to fire damage. The area also provides easy access to a major traffic artery, W North Ave, connecting to other parts of the city.
Sold for $20,000
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$20,000
1603 Retreat St, Baltimore, MD 21217
0beds
0baths
1,476sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
871.2 Square Feet Lot
$20,000 Zestimate®
$14/sqft
$1,719 Estimated rent
Home value
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$18,000 - $22,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Adam Shpritz 410-365-3595,
Ashland Auction Group LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Lee M Shpritz 410-365-2525,
Ashland Auction Group LLC
Bought with:
Maxim Gripass, 5021885
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBA2205090
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Basement
- Area: 540
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,016
- Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,476
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 871.20 sqft
- Dimensions: 12-1 x 79-5
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0313073406 044
- Zoning: TOD-1
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Subdivision: Penn North
- Municipality: Baltimore City
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Ground Rent
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $20,000-53.5%$14/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBA2205090 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2020 | Sold | $43,000+56.4%$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2020 | Sold | $27,500+175%$19/sqft |
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| 4/7/2015 | Listing removed | $10,000$7/sqft |
Source: A.J. Billig & Company #BA8575272 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $10,000-75%$7/sqft |
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| 12/21/2011 | Listing removed | $39,979$27/sqft |
Source: Exit Preferred Realty LLC #BA7561424 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2011 | Price change | $39,9790%$27/sqft |
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| 10/11/2011 | Price change | $39,9800%$27/sqft |
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| 10/6/2011 | Price change | $39,9890%$27/sqft |
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| 9/19/2011 | Price change | $39,9900%$27/sqft |
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| 8/6/2011 | Price change | $39,9950%$27/sqft |
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| 7/29/2011 | Price change | $39,9960%$27/sqft |
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| 7/26/2011 | Price change | $39,9970%$27/sqft |
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| 7/13/2011 | Price change | $39,9980%$27/sqft |
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| 6/27/2011 | Price change | $39,9990%$27/sqft |
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| 4/30/2011 | Price change | $40,000-26.6%$27/sqft |
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| 3/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $54,475+2079%$37/sqft |
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| 11/19/2002 | Sold | $2,500$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $31,900 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $741 +1.6% | $31,400 +1.6% |
| 2023 | $729 +1.6% | $30,900 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $717 | $30,400 |
| 2021 | $717 -61% | $30,400 -61% |
| 2020 | $1,839 +0.8% | $77,933 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $1,824 +0% | $77,300 +0% |
| 2018 | $1,824 +0% | $77,267 +0% |
| 2017 | $1,823 +143.5% | $77,233 +0% |
| 2016 | $749 | $77,200 +24.5% |
| 2015 | $749 | $62,000 +32.5% |
| 2014 | $749 | $46,800 +48.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $31,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $31,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $31,600 -48.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,770 +39.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $44,180 +66.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $26,590 +195.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $9,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $9,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $9,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $9,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $9,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Penn North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Sandtown-Winchester Achievement AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Booker T. Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Carver Vocational-Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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.
- Maryland
- Baltimore City
- Baltimore
- 21217
- Penn North
- 1603 Retreat St
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