159 West Lanvale Street, Unit 3
Baltimore, MD 21201
$2,350
Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
880 Sq. Ft.
$32 / Sq. Ft.
880
Sq. Ft.
$32
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
Majestic Mergenthaler House...FIRST FLOOR unit in a stellar LOCATION -- lower Bolton Hill is DC and local commuter friendly next to the LIGHT RAIL, METRO, PENN STATION and I-83. Arts & institutions nearby include the MICA, UB LAW SCHOOL, BSO, THE LYRIC, MOUNT VERNON, and STATION NORTH restaurants.
TWO bedrooms, both a full and half bathroom, and a GRAND living & dining room. New kitchen countertops not pictured installed. High ceilings, plaster walls and a baroque mirror create a backdrop for living...Majestic Mergenthaler House...FIRST FLOOR unit in a stellar LOCATION -- lower Bolton Hill is DC and local commuter friendly next to the LIGHT RAIL, METRO, PENN STATION and I-83. Arts & institutions nearby include the MICA, UB LAW SCHOOL, BSO, THE LYRIC, MOUNT VERNON, and STATION NORTH restaurants.
TWO bedrooms, both a full and half bathroom, and a GRAND living & dining room. New kitchen countertops not pictured installed. High ceilings, plaster walls and a baroque mirror create a backdrop for living in a carefully crafted home. Galley kitchen with a walk out porch with grand height and private latticework provide extra space for private 3 season living, reading, and dining. Jefferson, transom, and bay windows offer end of group natural light throughout. Plenty of room for modern living in this historic home! Tenant’s responsibility in addition to rent: Water usage, gas and electric for the unit, gas usage to heat the unit and water heater. Fireplace is decorative.
Updates include new faucets, primary bath light fixture, mirror and toilet, new balcony railing, paint in kitchen and bathroom (2023), water tank, exterior window and porch paint (2021), dishwasher and main water supply (2019), primary bath floor tile, and fridge (2018), porch ceiling replaced (2017), and boiler replaced (2014).
Unit is part of the Park-Lanvale Condominium with 10 total units. Common laundry area in the basement. Private storage unit in basement available for tenants. Available January 31st or sooner. FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS: The Mergenthaler mansion is a Baltimore City historic landmark which offers a neighborhood feel within the historically designated neighborhood of Bolton Hill. A rectilinear red brick rowhouse of the late Victorian era, the home has three major historical points of significance: 1) built by Joseph Hopkins in 1875, nephew of the noted philanthropist, Johns Hopkins, 2) later occupied (1894-1899) by Ottmar Mergenthaler, of which the house gets its name, the inventor of the linotype which revolutionized printing, and 3) William L Marbury, US Attorney General for Maryland.
TWO bedrooms, both a full and half bathroom, and a GRAND living & dining room. New kitchen countertops not pictured installed. High ceilings, plaster walls and a baroque mirror create a backdrop for living...Majestic Mergenthaler House...FIRST FLOOR unit in a stellar LOCATION -- lower Bolton Hill is DC and local commuter friendly next to the LIGHT RAIL, METRO, PENN STATION and I-83. Arts & institutions nearby include the MICA, UB LAW SCHOOL, BSO, THE LYRIC, MOUNT VERNON, and STATION NORTH restaurants.
TWO bedrooms, both a full and half bathroom, and a GRAND living & dining room. New kitchen countertops not pictured installed. High ceilings, plaster walls and a baroque mirror create a backdrop for living in a carefully crafted home. Galley kitchen with a walk out porch with grand height and private latticework provide extra space for private 3 season living, reading, and dining. Jefferson, transom, and bay windows offer end of group natural light throughout. Plenty of room for modern living in this historic home! Tenant’s responsibility in addition to rent: Water usage, gas and electric for the unit, gas usage to heat the unit and water heater. Fireplace is decorative.
Updates include new faucets, primary bath light fixture, mirror and toilet, new balcony railing, paint in kitchen and bathroom (2023), water tank, exterior window and porch paint (2021), dishwasher and main water supply (2019), primary bath floor tile, and fridge (2018), porch ceiling replaced (2017), and boiler replaced (2014).
Unit is part of the Park-Lanvale Condominium with 10 total units. Common laundry area in the basement. Private storage unit in basement available for tenants. Available January 31st or sooner. FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS: The Mergenthaler mansion is a Baltimore City historic landmark which offers a neighborhood feel within the historically designated neighborhood of Bolton Hill. A rectilinear red brick rowhouse of the late Victorian era, the home has three major historical points of significance: 1) built by Joseph Hopkins in 1875, nephew of the noted philanthropist, Johns Hopkins, 2) later occupied (1894-1899) by Ottmar Mergenthaler, of which the house gets its name, the inventor of the linotype which revolutionized printing, and 3) William L Marbury, US Attorney General for Maryland.
Listing Agent
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kelly.knock@compass.comP: (443)-906-0482
Property Details for 159 West Lanvale Street, Unit 3
Tax ID Number
0311030422 023
OwnershipOther
Condo Coop AssociationYes
Entry Floor Number1
Structure TypeUnit/Flat/Apartment
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories1
Unit Building TypeGarden 1 - 4 Floors
LISTING UPDATED: 01/02/2025 05:29 PM
Property Details for 159 West Lanvale Street, Unit 3
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDBA2151560 |
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 02/01/2025 |
| Lease Term | - |
| Furnished | - |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease / Other |
| Year Built | 1876 |
| Lot Size | - |
| County | Baltimore Independent City |
Building Information for 159 West Lanvale Street, Unit 3
Building/Complex159 W Lanvale StFloor-Stories1Residences-Pet Policy-Year Built1876Lot Size-
Property Information for 159 West Lanvale Street, Unit 3
Location
Location
- School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121137830454
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Sewer, Snow Removal
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Land Use Code: U
- Zoning: R-7
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Date Available: 02-01-2025
- Security Deposit: $2,350
- Minimum Lease in Months: 12
- Maximum Lease in Months: 24
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis
- Rent Spree Online Application: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 880.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,333.00
- Total SQFT: 880.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, High, Plaster Walls
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Level
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Parcel ID: 12947251
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Marble
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Palladian, Transom, Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Basement, Shared, Common
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Property History for 159 West Lanvale Street, Unit 3
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Schools near 159 West Lanvale Street, Unit 3
This home is within Baltimore City Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Booker T. Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Public9 to 12 | ||
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Public9 to 12 |
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