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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,720 sqft
Price per Sqft $183
Subdivision Reservoir Hill
MLS Listing ID MDBA2215590
Style Victorian,Traditional
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,720
Year Built 1895
Annual Tax Amount $7,891
Tax Year 2025
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Welcome to 608 Reservoir Street, a remarkable Victorian home in the coveted Mount Royal Terrace section of Reservoir Hill, one of Baltimore's most architecturally significant historic neighborhoods. Quietly positioned on a tree lined corner overlooking a charming pocket park, this beautifully restored residence offers the character of the nineteenth century with the comfort and updates today's buyers appreciate.
Home to writers, artists, academics, architects, and creative thinkers for generations, this residence was once owned by Carleton Jones, the beloved Sunday Sun columnist and author of Streetwise Baltimore. The intellectual and artistic spirit of Baltimore is woven into the fabric of this extraordinary home.
Inside, heart pine floors, soaring ceilings, majestic original windows, three remarkable fireplaces with original tile mantels, stained glass, and preserved period millwork showcase a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. Every owner has served as a thoughtful steward, improving the home while honoring its architectural integrity.
The gracious main level is designed equally for everyday living and entertaining. The elegant living room centers around an original mantel, while the formal dining room offers an inviting space for gatherings. A convenient powder room serves guests, and the thoughtfully designed kitchen features generous cabinetry, abundant workspace, and the original brick cooking hearth, a beautiful reminder of the home's history. Just beyond, a private rear deck overlooks a peaceful pocket park, creating a rare connection to green space in the heart of Baltimore.
The second floor offers three spacious and flexible bedrooms along with a recently renovated full bath. Whether you envision guest accommodations, home offices, creative studios, or additional family living space, the floor plan easily adapts to your lifestyle.
Occupying the entire third floor, the private owner's suite feels like a retreat above the city. A refreshed vintage bath, generous dressing room, home office, or artist's studio provide flexibility rarely found in historic Baltimore homes. Filled with natural light and tucked away from the rest of the house, this level is equally suited for quiet mornings, creative work, or peaceful evenings.
Significant recent improvements include a newly refreshed and certified flat roof completed in 2026, a rebuilt slate mansard roof completed in 2022, Maryland Historic Trust approved custom third floor windows with copper flashing, a complete exterior repainting in historic Rookwood Shutter Green, restoration of the rear sleeping porch and front bay window, a new water heater, refinished heart pine floors, fresh interior paint, central air conditioning, and beautifully preserved stained glass throughout.
Life in Reservoir Hill is unlike anywhere else in Baltimore. Centered around magnificent Victorian architecture and one of the city's strongest neighborhood communities, residents enjoy easy access to Druid Hill Park, the Maryland Zoo, MICA, Penn Station, Mount Vernon, Bolton Hill, Downtown Baltimore, and the Inner Harbor. Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, and many of Baltimore's leading hospitals, museums, and cultural institutions are only minutes away.
Mount Royal Terrace is one of Reservoir Hill's most treasured streets. Neighbors know one another. Front porches remain gathering places. Historic preservation is embraced rather than replaced. The result is a neighborhood that feels authentic, welcoming, and remarkably timeless.
608 Reservoir Street is more than a beautifully restored historic house. It is an opportunity to become
Location
State MD
County Baltimore City
Zoning R8
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Study, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Wood Floors, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C, Zoned
Flooring Wood, Solid Hardwood, Hardwood
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Fireplace N
Window Features Double Hung,Bay/Bow,Skylights,Wood Frame,Vinyl Clad
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s)
Water Access N
Roof Type Rubber,Slate,Built-Up
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Patio(s)
Garage N
Building
Story 4
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2720
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian, Traditional
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Mount Royal Elementary-Middle School
Middle Schools Mount Royal
School District Baltimore City Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0313113448 042
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2720
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
Nearby Locations
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