Investor opportunity in Baltimore’s historic Federal Hill District. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom brick townhouse offers the location, character, and renovation potential investors and ambitious DIY buyers are looking for. Built in 1900, the home provides a solid starting point for a renovation project, with an open floor plan, dining area, and partially finished basement offering additional possibilities. Bring your vision and transform the existing layout into a refreshed 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Whether you are looking for your next investment project, a property to renovate and resell, a potential rental, or a home where you can build equity through improvements, this property offers plenty of opportunity to add value. The Federal Hill location is a major advantage, putting future owners or tenants close to the neighborhood’s restaurants, shops, parks, entertainment, and everything that makes city living convenient. With classic Baltimore rowhome character and plenty of room for updates, this is an opportunity to take a property with potential and turn it into something special in one of Baltimore’s best known neighborhoods.
For sale
$169,990
1836 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
3beds
1,148sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementClassic baltimore rowhome characterDining areaOpen floor plan
- 25 days
- 850
- 70
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nathan Barshinger 717-668-4694,
Real of Pennsylvania 7173445577,
Co-Listing Agent: Dominic Nicholas Mallozzi 484-649-8882,
Real of Pennsylvania
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBA2233918
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 574
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dining Area, Open Floorplan
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,722
- Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,148
- 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
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0323091030 015
- Zoning: R-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Federal Hill Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Municipality: BALTIMORE CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,489
- Date on market: 10/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,506/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2011 | Listing removed | $139,900$122/sqft |
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| 3/3/2011 | Listed for sale | $139,900$122/sqft |
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| 11/6/2010 | Listing removed | $139,900$122/sqft |
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| 8/27/2010 | Price change | $139,900+3.7%$122/sqft |
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| 7/16/2010 | Price change | $134,900-2.9%$118/sqft |
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| 6/19/2010 | Listed for sale | $139,000-4.7%$121/sqft |
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| 3/10/2010 | Listing removed | $145,900$127/sqft |
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| 10/12/2009 | Price change | $145,900-2.7%$127/sqft |
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| 9/12/2009 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$131/sqft |
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| 9/3/2009 | Price change | $154,900-8.8%$135/sqft |
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| 8/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $169,900-26.1%$148/sqft |
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| 6/18/2008 | Listing removed | $229,900$200/sqft |
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| 5/27/2008 | Listed for sale | $229,900+819.6%$200/sqft |
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| 12/3/2004 | Sold | $25,000$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,386 +2.4% | $185,833 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $4,283 +2.5% | $181,467 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $4,180 +0.5% | $177,100 |
| 2022 | $4,160 +0.5% | $177,100 +1% |
| 2021 | $4,140 +0.5% | $175,433 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $4,121 | $174,600 |
| 2019 | $4,121 | $174,600 |
| 2018 | $4,121 -1.8% | $174,600 -1.8% |
| 2017 | $4,196 +110.3% | $177,800 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $1,996 | $171,300 +3.9% |
| 2015 | $1,996 | $164,800 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $1,996 | $158,300 +1.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $155,633 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $152,967 +1.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $150,350 +7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $139,930 +8% |
| 2009 | -- | $129,510 +8.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $119,090 +17.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $101,172 +21.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,256 +27.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $65,340 +9.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,606 +10.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $53,873 +11.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,140 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $45,422 |
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Neighborhood: SBIC
Nearby schools
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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