Change Real Estate Presents:

137 W Lee Street
Baltimore MD 21201

Sold for $950,000.00 Closed

Close Date: 2026-04-09

Baltimore
6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
4,671 build ft2
0.400 land ft2

About This Property

Welcome to The Benjamin Berry house. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Historic Otterbein’s most significant residences—widely regarded as the oldest substantially intact home in the neighborhood—thoughtfully preserved and offering exceptional flexibility for today’s buyer. Behind its understated 29ft wide façade, this early 19th-century residence unfolds with remarkable scale and character. The main home (circa 1805) offers four bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths along with a home office, partially finished basement, and large private courtyard. Features include a gracious living and dining room with 12 ft soaring ceilings, original architectural details and millwork, and three fireplaces – blending historic integrity with everyday livability. Period elements—including original pine flooring, shark tooth crown molding, wood paneling, solid French doors and numerous reclaimed architectural features—anchor the home in its storied past. Attached to the property is a separate two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, accessible both internally and via its own private entrance—ideal for rental income, multigenerational living, guest quarters, or a dedicated home office or studio. The apartment is separately metered and with its own systems. Saved from demolition and restored through Baltimore’s celebrated Otterbein Dollar House program, 137 W. Lee Street stands as a cornerstone of one of the city’s most successful preservation-led neighborhood revivals. Set just moments from the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill, and downtown, this is a home where architectural significance, scale, and versatility converge—a truly distinctive offering in the heart of the city.

Listing Agent: James M. Baldwin. Compass 443-255-2502 james.baldwin@compass.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: OTTERBEIN
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Interior Features
Appliances:
Interior: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Laundry:
Furnished: No
Flooring: Hardwood, CeramicTile, Carpet
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Fireplaces: 3
Windows:
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Under Ground
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Level: Upper 3
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Level: Upper 3
Room Type: Full Bath
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Double Sink
Level: Upper 3
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Full Bath
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Double Sink
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Office
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Room Type: Half Bath
Level: Main
Room Type: Storage Room
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Family Room
Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Utility Room
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Half Bath
Level: Lower 1
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1805
Legal Subdivision: Ward 22
Subdivision Name: Otterbein
Exterior Features: Fire Escape, Street Lights, Secure Storage, Play Area
Association Fee: $300.00 (Annually)
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: None

IDXListing Courtesy of James M. Baldwin. Compass 443-255-2502 james.baldwin@compass.com

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