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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,354 sqft
Price per Sqft $275
Subdivision Otterbein
MLS Listing ID MDBA2209950
Style Federal
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $540/ann
HOA Y/N Y
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,354
Year Built 1980
Available Date 2026-04-11
Annual Tax Amount $15,932
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,306 Sqft
Acres 0.03
Property Sub-Type End of Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
519–521 S Hanover Street offers a rare opportunity in Otterbein: a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom main house paired with a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom carriage house above an attached two-car garage.
Set on an end-unit lot in one of the neighborhood's most charming pockets, this is one of just seven homes of its kind, built during Otterbein's revitalization following the iconic dollar home program. Over the years, the home has quietly built its own story, with rumored stays from Anthony Bourdain during his time in Baltimore back when it was owned by the Phillips Seafood family, and even the occasional pancake stop from Baltimore legend, Cal Ripken Jr.
Inside the main house at 521 S Hanover, a welcoming foyer leads to a spacious office or family room, a powder room, and a functional mudroom with extra storage. Upstairs, the main living level feels bright and expansive, with kitchen, dining, and living spaces flowing together. Windows on three sides fill the home with natural light, while a wood-burning fireplace anchors the space. A sliding door opens to a private terrace where you might enjoy a morning coffee or a cool summer evening by the grill.
One level above is dedicated entirely to the owner's suite, complete with a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with a double vanity. The top floor offers two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Just beyond the small rear yard, the carriage house at 519 S Hanover feels like its own private retreat. This fully separate one-bedroom, one-bathroom space includes a full kitchen and a lofted bedroom overlooking the living area. Whether used as a rental, guest suite, au pair space, or tucked-away office, it offers incredible flexibility.
And below it all, a true two-car garage. Such a perk for city living!
Recent updates include new roofs on both the main house and carriage house (2024), new kitchen appliances in the carriage house, fresh paint throughout much of the home, replaced carpeting, and more.
Otterbein has a way of feeling both tucked away and deeply connected. With its quiet, tree-lined streets and seven pocket parks, it offers a sense of calm just moments from the Inner Harbor, Camden Yards, and Federal Hill. It's a neighborhood rich in history and community, and this home captures that feeling beautifully, with just a little extra to offer.
Location
State MD
County Baltimore City
Zoning R-8
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stove - Wood, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s)
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood
Inclusions leaded glass panel in the living room, 2 stoves (one in the main house and one in the carriage house)
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Stainless Steel Appliances
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Electric
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 4
Foundation Slab
Above Ground Finished SqFt 3354
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Federal
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Baltimore City Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0322010868 016
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3354
Special Listing Condition Standard
NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS
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