608 Reservoir St, Baltimore, MD 21217
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608 Reservoir St,Baltimore, MD 21217
$535,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,720 sq. ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
Listed by: jessica dailey
Office: compass
MLS#:MDBA2215590
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$535,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$196.69
About this home
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.
Tucked on a quiet, tree-lined corner in the coveted Mount Royal Terrace section of Reservoir Hill, this Victorian has been thoughtfully restored and deeply loved. Home to writers, artists, academics, and creative thinkers for generations, it was once the residence of Carleton Jones, beloved Sunday Sun columnist and author of Streetwise Baltimore. The creative and intellectual spirit of Baltimore is woven into the fabric of this home.
Inside, heart pine floors, majestic original windows, three remarkable mantels with original tilework, and preserved period details speak to a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. Every generation of ownership has improved the home while respecting its history.
The main level features a gracious living room anchored by an original mantel, a formal dining room, convenient powder room, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with generous cabinetry, ample prep space, and the original brick kitchen hearth still intact. Just beyond, a private rear deck overlooks a charming pocket park, offering a peaceful green view in the middle of the city.
The second floor offers three flexible bedrooms and a recently updated full bath. Whether you need guest rooms, offices, creative space, or room to grow, the floor plan adapts beautifully to modern living.
Occupying the entire third floor, the owner's suite provides a private retreat with a refreshed vintage bath and separate dressing room, office, or studio. Light filled and quiet, it is the perfect place to work, read, create, or simply unwind.
Recent improvements include a refreshed and certified flat roof (2026), rebuilt slate mansard roof (2022), custom Maryland Historic Trust-approved third-floor windows with copper flashing, full exterior repainting in historic Rookwood Shutter Green, restoration of the rear sleeping porch and front bay window, new hot water heater, fresh paint, refinished floors, central air conditioning, and beautiful stained glass throughout.
Reservoir Hill, and Mount Royal Terrace in particular, remains one of Baltimore's most authentic historic neighborhoods. Neighbors know one another. Residents put down roots. The architecture is extraordinary, and institutions such as Johns Hopkins, MICA, the University of Maryland, and the cultural destinations of North Charles Street are part of everyday life.
For commuters, Penn Station, MARC, Amtrak, Light Rail, bike lanes, and I-83 are all minutes away, making travel to Washington, Philadelphia, and New York remarkably convenient. Druid Hill Park, the Baltimore Museum of Art, Station North, and some of the city's best restaurants, cafés, and cultural institutions are all within easy reach.
This is not a reproduction of a historic home. It is a historic home. Authentic, beautifully maintained, and ready for its next chapter. If you have been searching for a home with character, substance, history, and soul, you may have just found it....
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Home facts
- Year built:1895
- Listing ID #:MDBA2215590
- Added:7 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 09, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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, Primary Bathroom
- Kitchen Description:Crown Moldings, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stain/Lead Glass, Stove
- 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:Victorian
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Exterior Features:Deck(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:$535,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$196.69
- Tax amount:$7,891 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Crown Moldings, Double Hung Windows, Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass
Parking
- Parking description:On Street
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