159 W Lanvale St #5, Baltimore, MD 21217
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159 W Lanvale St #5,Baltimore, MD 21217
$142,500
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 711 sq. ft.
- Condominium
- Pending
Listed by: kelly n. knock
Office: compass
MLS#:MDBA2178438
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$142,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$200.42
About this home
Stunning & historically significant, the Mergenthaler mansion is a Baltimore City historic landmark which offers a neighborhood feel within the historically designated neighborhood of Bolton Hill. 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. Recent building updates include exterior masonry and brownstone restoration, exterior lighting, exterior repairs, and electrical updates are in the process of being upgraded for the entire building.
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.
This second floor one bedroom unit offers a large den with a built-in bookcase. Beadboard and butcher’s block adorn the galley kitchen overlooking a garden terrace below. End of group natural light throughout. A lovely hallway with designer colors bring this condo to life, and keep the bedroom tucked away for separation and privacy. Shared washer and dryer and extra, private storage unit in basement.
Capital Reserve Fund assessment for each condo unit per Maryland Law is halfway complete. Reach out to listing agent for information on remaining balance. Condo is part of the Park-Lanvale Condominium with 10 total units. 6 units in main building, 4 units in carriage house (located at 1227 Park Ave). The Property is located in a CHAP (Historical and Architectural Preservation) historic district within Baltimore City, and subject to the Midtown Special Benefits Tax.
You truly can hide away, but be close to city living. Terraces instead of traffic? Lush gardens without the yard work? Be inspired and infused by the area's architecture or art scene. Enjoy restaurants and cafes such as Llama’s Corner, Cookhouse, On the Hill, Brass Tap and Angeli’s, or nearby Station North which continues to thrive with Alma Cocina Latina, Foraged, Le Comptoir du Vin, The Royal Blue and mainstays such as Charles Theater and Tapas Teatro. Across the street from Bolton Hill Nursery and blocks from Mt. Vernon, BSO, The Lyric, I-83, Light Rail, Metro, and Penn Station. And COMING SOON Streets Market for a walkable grocery store!
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Home facts
- Year built:1874
- Listing ID #:MDBA2178438
- Added:131 day(s) ago
- Updated:November 16, 2025 at 08:28 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:1
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:711 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Natural Gas, Radiator
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1874
- Building area:711 sq. ft.
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$142,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$200.42
- Tax amount:$2,627 (2024)
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