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About the Listing COMPS10 - 3010362,118872
Welcome to The Benjamin Berry house. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Historic Otterbein’s most significant residences—widely regarded as the oldest substantially intact home in the neighborhood—thoughtfully preserved and offering exceptional flexibility for today’s buyer. Behind its understated 29ft wide façade, this early 19th-century residence unfolds with remarkable scale and character. The main home (circa 1805) offers four bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths along with a home office, partially finished basement, and large private courtyard. Features include a gracious living and dining room with 12 ft soaring ceilings, original architectural details and millwork, and three fireplaces – blending historic integrity with everyday livability. Period elements—including original pine flooring, shark tooth crown molding, wood paneling, solid French doors and numerous reclaimed architectural features—anchor the home in its storied past. Attached to the property is a separate two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, accessible both internally and via its own private entrance—ideal for rental income, multigenerational living, guest quarters, or a dedicated home office or studio. The apartment is separately metered and with its own systems. Saved from demolition and restored through Baltimore’s celebrated Otterbein Dollar House program, 137 W. Lee Street stands as a cornerstone of one of the city’s most successful preservation-led neighborhood revivals. Set just moments from the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill, and downtown, this is a home where architectural significance, scale, and versatility converge—a truly distinctive offering in the heart of the city.
Listing Highlights
Status
Active
Days on Site
15
Property Type
Townhome
MLS ®
MDBA2201098
Year Built
1805
Total Square Footage
4,671
Lot/Acreage
N/A
County
Baltimore City
Neighborhood
Otterbein
HOA Dues
300/Annually
School District
Baltimore City Public Schools
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3 Full / 2 Half
- Appliances:
- Air Cond: Central A/C,Ductless/Mini-Split,Ceiling Fan(s),Zoned
- Heating: Central,Forced Air
- Fireplaces: 3, Brick,Fireplace - Glass Doors,Mantel(s),Wood,3 Fireplaces
- Floor: Hardwood,Ceramic Tile,Carpet
- Above Ground Sq Ft: 4671
- Below Ground Sq Ft: 0
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Daylight,Partial,Full,Improved,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Heated,Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Workshop
- Other: Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Railings,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Gourmet,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Studio,Upgraded Countertops,Wainscotting,Window Treatments,Wood Floors
- Water: Public
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Not New Construction,Horse Property: No,In City Limits
- Garage Capacity: N/A
- Zoning: Residential
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Others: Fire Escape,Street Lights,Secure Storage,Play Area,Excellent
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Parking Features: On Street
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: $18,542
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: N/A
- Tax Year: 2025
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137 W Lee St Baltimore, MD 21201
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