608 RESERVOIR ST Baltimore, MD 21217
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,720 SqFt
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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 $196
Subdivision Mount Royal Terrace
MLS Listing ID MDBA2215590
Style Victorian
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
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.
Location
State MD
County Baltimore City
Zoning R8
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Study, Primary Bathroom, 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
Flooring Wood, Solid Hardwood, Hardwood
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Fireplace N
Window Features Double Hung
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Water Access N
Roof Type Rubber,Slate,Built-Up
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s)
Garage N
Building
Story 4
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2720
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
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
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
