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9 Melvin Avenue
Catonsville MD 21228

Sold for $885,000.00 Closed

Close Date: 2025-06-26

Catonsville
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3,164 build ft2
12,400 land ft2

About This Property

Welcome to 9 Melvin Avenue, a stunning American Foursquare beautifully blending historic charm with modern convenience. Situated on a picturesque tree-lined street in the heart of Catonsville, this home is just minutes from the iconic 4th of July parade route, local shops, and vibrant community spots. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed layout with tall ceilings, heart pine and hardwood floors with walnut inlay, and charming Craftsman-style moldings. Generous room openings allow for seamless flow between the foyer, living, and dining areas, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The light-filled home office, located off the living room, easily adapts as a library, music room, or creative space. The remodeled kitchen showcases high-end custom cabinetry, Silestone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a butler's pantry for added storage. Recent enhancements include a premium front-control dual fuel range (2025), offering precision cooking and modern style. The space flows effortlessly into a bright and inviting family room with a high-heat gas fireplace featuring a raised hearth, expansive windows, and a Renewal by Andersen sliding door (2023) that opens to the backyard. In 2024, new fixtures and custom draperies were added to the family room, elevating both comfort and design. The main level also includes a dedicated laundry room, mudroom entry, and a powder room, ensuring convenience and functionality for everyday living. Upstairs, the owner’s suite is a true retreat with a luxurious private bath and an oversized walk-in closet with a custom organizer system. In 2024, primary bathroom fixtures and faucets were replaced, adding modern elegance and functionality. Three additional generously sized bedrooms—each with ceiling fans and built-ins—and a beautifully updated hall bath complete the second level. The lower level offers a unique space for relaxation and creativity, featuring a second family room with natural wood wainscoting, a tin ceiling, and its own outside entrance. An expansive unfinished area provides endless possibilities for a workshop, hobby room, or additional storage. The water line from the street to the house was replaced with copper piping in 2024, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Featured on the Catonsville Historic House Tour, this residence is a standout with its inviting wrap-around porch—partially screened for comfort—and a fully fenced, beautifully landscaped backyard. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, the outdoor space includes a custom playhouse (complete with electricity), expansive patio, and lush gardens filled with perennials and flowering shrubs for year-round beauty. Leaf filter covers were added to all gutters in 2024 for easy maintenance, and the channel drain on the exterior patio was replaced that same year. Conveniently located near Catonsville’s shops, dining, concert venues, farmers markets, Trolley Trails, Patapsco State Park, and local events like “Food Truck Thursdays,” this home truly embodies the charm and community spirit of Catonsville living. Verify school information on the Baltimore County Public Schools website.

Listing Agent: Margaret F Christian. Cummings & Co. Realtors 410-746-8166 meg@tbhteam.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: OLD CATONSVILLE
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Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Heater - Tankless, Microwave
Interior: Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Butlers Pantry, Floor Plan - Open
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Hardwood
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Radiator
Fireplaces: 1
Windows: Bay/Bow, Transom, Replacement
Utilities:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom, Lighting - Recessed
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Features: Double Sink, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Recessed
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s)
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Foyer
Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other, Built-Ins
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Room Type: Office
Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Double Sink, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Lighting - Recessed
Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas, Lighting - Recessed
Level: Main
Room Type: Half Bath
Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Room Type: Mud Room
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room
Features: Flooring - Carpet, Built-Ins
Level: Lower 1
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1915
Subdivision Name: Old Catonsville
Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape
Parking: Concrete Driveway, Paved Driveway
Schools
Elementary School: Hillcrest
Junior High School: Catonsville
High School: Catonsville

IDXListing Courtesy of Margaret F Christian. Cummings & Co. Realtors 410-746-8166 meg@tbhteam.com

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