Welcome to 9 Melvin Avenue, a stunning American Foursquare beautifully blending historic charm with modern convenience. Situated on a picturesque tree-lined street in the heart of Catonsville, this home is just minutes from the iconic 4th of July parade route, local shops, and vibrant community spots. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed layout with tall ceilings, heart pine and hardwood floors with walnut inlay, and charming Craftsman-style moldings. Generous room openings allow for seamless flow between the foyer, living, and dining areas, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The light-filled home office, located off the living room, easily adapts as a library, music room, or creative space. The remodeled kitchen showcases high-end custom cabinetry, Silestone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a butler's pantry for added storage. Recent enhancements include a premium front-control dual fuel range (2025), offering precision cooking and modern style. The space flows effortlessly into a bright and inviting family room with a high-heat gas fireplace featuring a raised hearth, expansive windows, and a Renewal by Andersen sliding door (2023) that opens to the backyard. In 2024, new fixtures and custom draperies were added to the family room, elevating both comfort and design. The main level also includes a dedicated laundry room, mudroom entry, and a powder room, ensuring convenience and functionality for everyday living. Upstairs, the owner’s suite is a true retreat with a luxurious private bath and an oversized walk-in closet with a custom organizer system. In 2024, primary bathroom fixtures and faucets were replaced, adding modern elegance and functionality. Three additional generously sized bedrooms—each with ceiling fans and built-ins—and a beautifully updated hall bath complete the second level. The lower level offers a unique space for relaxation and creativity, featuring a second family room with natural wood wainscoting, a tin ceiling, and its own outside entrance. An expansive unfinished area provides endless possibilities for a workshop, hobby room, or additional storage. The water line from the street to the house was replaced with copper piping in 2024, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Featured on the Catonsville Historic House Tour, this residence is a standout with its inviting wrap-around porch—partially screened for comfort—and a fully fenced, beautifully landscaped backyard. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, the outdoor space includes a custom playhouse (complete with electricity), expansive patio, and lush gardens filled with perennials and flowering shrubs for year-round beauty. Leaf filter covers were added to all gutters in 2024 for easy maintenance, and the channel drain on the exterior patio was replaced that same year. Conveniently located near Catonsville’s shops, dining, concert venues, farmers markets, Trolley Trails, Patapsco State Park, and local events like “Food Truck Thursdays,” this home truly embodies the charm and community spirit of Catonsville living. Verify school information on the Baltimore County Public Schools website.
Sold for $885,000
$885,000
9 Melvin Ave, Baltimore, MD 21228
4beds
3,164sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
0.28 Acres Lot
$888,000 Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$3,508 Estimated rent
Home value
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High-heat gas fireplacePerennials and flowering shrubsCharming craftsman-style moldingsOversized walk-in closetRemodeled kitchenPicturesque tree-lined streetCustom playhouse
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Listed by:
Meg Christian 410-746-8166,
Cummings & Co. Realtors,
Listing Team: The Beacon Home Team Of Cummings & Co. Realtors, Co-Listing Team: The Beacon Home Team Of Cummings & Co. Realtors,Co-Listing Agent: Morgan Davis 443-691-9925,
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Bought with:
Laura Ratta, 462547732
Corner House Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2127698
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Sink, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features
- Level: Lower
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 3
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Double Sink, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Mud room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Office
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Tankless Water Heater, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Butlers Pantry, Open Floorplan, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Transom, Replacement
- Basement: Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Water Proofing System,Improved,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,131
- Total interior livable area: 3,164 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,754
- Finished area below ground: 410
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened, Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Lighting, Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.00 x
- Features: Landscaped, Private, SideYard(s), Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: 10x200 square foot lot makes up the driveway and a portion of the backyard. See docs for additional information.
- Parcel number: 04010103471791
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Cedar, Shake Siding, Rough-In Plumbing
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Details
- Builder model: American Foursquare
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Subdivision: Old Catonsville
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $885,000+1.1%$280/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBC2127698 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2025 | Contingent | $875,000$277/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2127698 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $875,000+25%$277/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2127698 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2022 | Pending sale | $700,000$221/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2035920 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $700,000+100%$221/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2035920 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2004 | Sold | $350,000$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,331 +12.8% | $635,567 +18.6% |
| 2024 | $6,496 +2.4% | $536,000 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $6,344 +2.5% | $523,467 -2.3% |
| 2022 | $6,193 +2.5% | $536,000 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $6,041 +9.7% | $498,400 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $5,506 +10.8% | $454,267 -8.9% |
| 2019 | $4,971 +12.1% | $498,400 +36.2% |
| 2018 | $4,436 | $366,000 |
| 2017 | $4,436 -8.6% | $366,000 |
| 2016 | $4,852 | $366,000 -4.3% |
| 2015 | $4,852 | $382,600 |
| 2014 | $4,852 | $382,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $382,600 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $383,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $383,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $383,500 -22.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $495,520 +14.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $431,896 +17.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $368,273 +78% |
| 2006 | -- | $206,940 +9.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $189,320 +10.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $171,700 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $154,080 +3.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $149,492 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $144,906 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21228
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Arbutus Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10Catonsville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hillcrest
- Middle: Catonsville
- High: Catonsville
- District: Baltimore County 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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