608 Reservoir St, Baltimore, MD 21217
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608 Reservoir St,Baltimore, MD 21217
$494,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,720 sq. ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
Listed by: jessica dailey
Office: compass
MLS#:MDBA2215590
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$494,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$181.62
About this home
Best Value in Reservoir Hill! $494,000. You know what you are looking for. You have lived in Brooklyn, Capitol Hill, Fishtown, or perhaps grew up in a house with real history and character. You care about original details, authentic neighborhoods, and neighbors who actually know your name. You are done with the flips, gray paint, and vinyl flooring. You want the real thing.
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, chilly 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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1895
- Listing ID #:MDBA2215590
- Added:53 day(s) ago
- Updated:July 24, 2026 at 05:34 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Hardwood, Solid Hardwood, Wood
- Dining Description:Dining Room, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Full Bath, Half Bath
- Kitchen Description:Crown Moldings, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stain/Lead Glass, Stove
- Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Unfinished
- Living area:2,720 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C, Zoned
- Heating:Natural Gas, Radiator
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Built-Up, Rubber, Slate
- Year built:1895
- Building area:2,720 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Traditional, Victorian
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Exterior Features:Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
- Levels:4 Story
Schools
- Middle school:MOUNT ROYAL
- Elementary school:MOUNT ROYAL ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$494,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$181.62
- Tax amount:$7,891 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Bay/Bow Windows, Crown Moldings, Double Hung Windows, Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass
Parking
- Parking description:On Street
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