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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Johns Hopkins
MLS Listing ID MDBA2226436
Style Colonial,Contemporary,Federal
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Year Built 1914
Available Date 2026-08-05
Annual Tax Amount $4,720
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,064 Sqft
Acres 0.02
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
From the moment you step inside 1629 E Oliver Street, the hardwood floors and original architectural details tell you immediately that this is not your average East Baltimore row home. Updated where it counts, and preserved where it matters, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home strikes the balance that buyers keep looking for and rarely find at this price point — a home that feels real, feels lived in, and feels like it was built to last.
The layout flows naturally from room to room — spacious enough to entertain, intimate enough to feel like home from day one. The three bedrooms are well-sized and versatile — a primary suite, a home office, a guest room, a nursery — this floor plan works for whatever your life looks like right now and where it's headed. Both bathrooms are clean and functional. The kitchen has everything you need. And out back, a private outdoor space gives you your own slice of the city to enjoy when you need it.
The location is where this property becomes a no-brainer.
You are minutes from Johns Hopkins Hospital — one of the largest employers in the state of Maryland. Patterson Park is close by — 155 acres of green space, trails, a pool, an ice rink, and a community that actually uses it. Downtown Baltimore, major highways, public transportation, local restaurants, and everyday shopping are all within reach. This is an address that works whether you're commuting, working from home, or walking to everything you need.
For the first-time buyer: This is your entry point into homeownership in a city where the median home price is 35% below the national average — and where property values have been appreciating steadily. You're not just buying a home. You're starting to build.
For the Hopkins or healthcare professional: You've been commuting long enough. This is what living close to work actually looks like — a real home, real character, real neighborhood, at a price that makes the math work.
For the investor: East Baltimore's revitalization is not coming. It is already here. A well-maintained updated row home at this price point, this close to Hopkins, with rental demand this strong, is exactly what a smart portfolio looks like in 2026.
Grant programs may be available for eligible buyers — ask your agent about Baltimore City first-time homebuyer incentives and down payment assistance programs that could significantly reduce what you bring to closing.
Homes with this combination of character, location, and price don't sit. Schedule your showing today.
Location
State MD
County Baltimore City
Zoning R-8
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Basement Heated, Interior Access, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Walk-in Closet(s)
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Luxury Vinyl Tile, Carpet
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Stove, Washer
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Stove, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Fence Wood
Utilities Available Electric Available, Water Available
Water Access N
View City
Roof Type Flat
Accessibility Other
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 3
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Contemporary, Federal
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall,Vaulted Ceilings,Brick
New Construction N
Schools
School District Baltimore City Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0308081138 033
Ownership Ground Rent
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA, FHVA
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA, FHVA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA,FHVA
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
Nearby School & Business
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