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159 W Lanvale Street Unit 5
Baltimore MD 21217

For Sale: $142,500.00 Active

List Date: 2026-05-08

Baltimore
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
711 build ft2

About This Property

Stunning & historically significant, the Mergenthaler mansion is a Baltimore City historic landmark which offers a neighborhood feel within the historically designated neighborhood of Bolton Hill. Great owner or investor opportunity -- Condo owners are permitted to make their unit a long-term rental!!! Stellar LOCATION -- lower Bolton Hill is DC and local commuter friendly next to the LIGHT RAIL, METRO, PENN STATION and I-83. Arts & institutions nearby include the MICA, UB LAW SCHOOL, BSO, THE LYRIC, MOUNT VERNON, and STATION NORTH restaurants. ⁣Recent building updates include exterior masonry and brownstone restoration, exterior lighting, exterior repairs, and electrical updates are in the process of being upgraded for the entire building. ⁣ This second floor one bedroom unit offers a large den with a built-in bookcase. Bead board and butcher’s block adorn the galley kitchen overlooking a garden terrace below. End of group natural light throughout. A lovely hallway with designer colors bring this condo to life, and keep the bedroom tucked away for separation and privacy. Shared washer and dryer and private storage unit in basement. ⁣ ⁣⁣ Capital Reserve Fund assessment per Maryland Law is underway. Reach out to listing agent for information on remaining balance. Condo is part of the Park-Lanvale Condominium with 10 total units. 6 units in main building, 4 units in carriage house (located at 1227 Park Ave). The Property is located in a CHAP (Historical and Architectural Preservation) historic district within Baltimore City, and subject to the Midtown Special Benefits Tax.⁣ A rectilinear red brick rowhouse of the late Victorian era, the home has three major historical points of significance: 1) built by Joseph Hopkins in 1875, nephew of the noted philanthropist, Johns Hopkins, 2) later occupied (1894-1899) by Ottmar Mergenthaler, of which the house gets its name, the inventor of the linotype which revolutionized printing, and 3) William L Marbury, US Attorney General for Maryland. ⁣ You truly can hide away, but be close to city living. Be inspired and infused by the area's architecture or art scene. Enjoy restaurants and cafes such as Llama’s Corner, Cookhouse, On the Hill, Brass Tap and Angeli’s, or nearby Station North which continues to thrive with Alma Cocina Latina, Foraged, Le Comptoir du Vin, The Royal Blue and mainstays such as Charles Theater and Tapas Teatro.

Listing Agent: Kelly N. Knock. Compass 443-906-0482 kelly.knock@compass.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: BOLTON HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Interior Features
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Wood
Water: Public
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Heating: Radiator
Fireplaces: None
Windows:
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen
Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1874
Subdivision Name: Bolton Hill Historic District
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
Parking: Rented/Permit Required
Association Fee 2: $330.00 (Monthly)
Association Amenities: Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities, Common Grounds
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: None

IDXListing Courtesy of Kelly N. Knock. Compass 443-906-0482 kelly.knock@compass.com

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