Will This Baltimore Townhouse Sell Soon?

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  • @tamikaturner-graydon2183
    @tamikaturner-graydon2183 4 місяці тому +22

    I wouldn’t gut or modernize anything ….I’d refurbish and repair and only replace if necessary. I love the old historic charm as is.

  • @sharondalynnewton7562
    @sharondalynnewton7562 4 місяці тому +11

    I love this townhouse. It had so much charm. The pocket doors, the leaded glass doors, the screened in porch, garden, wood floors, sprawling staircase, multistory, I love it!

  • @MaybeAntonioJ
    @MaybeAntonioJ 4 місяці тому +18

    this is def a good home. It would look amazing when the work inside is completely new and updated.

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +7

    You are right. "A good architect "

  • @andreclark9366
    @andreclark9366 3 місяці тому +2

    It needs 250 k in renovations. I would offer 300k no more than 335k it requires a lot to make it functional and livable. New plumbing, electrical, windows, HVAC, doors lights, a new kitchen, the two decks need replacing, add the third deck, roofing leaks, new basement and you would need to dig deeper in the basement to get proper height.

    • @Freerider93
      @Freerider93 11 днів тому

      How much would digging in the basement cost? Do you have to put in a whole new foundation? I'm thinking about getting an old row home in Baltimore and turning the basement into a duplex apartment.

  • @GMAMEC
    @GMAMEC 4 місяці тому +6

    I really appreciate how the owner took care of the house and kept its historical charm. For a house that is over 100 years old, things like the floors, woodwork, fireplaces, and doors look amazing! It does break my heart a little that the basement isn't up to code or legally rentable, especially since they probably spent a lot of money refinishing it.

  • @ivyd5485
    @ivyd5485 4 місяці тому +8

    Reservoir Hill close to Druid Hill Park. Complicated history. Check to make sure the neighborhood is now stable and up and coming. Baltimore can be dicey when investing some neighborhoods are sought after and some just aren’t eventho the housing stock has potential some surrounding areas have activity that suppresses it. I haven’t been over there in a rly rly rly long time but the houses kinda remind you of the brownstones in NYC Brooklyn etc.

  • @spokenjonathan
    @spokenjonathan 4 місяці тому +23

    WOW! This is a great townhouse, but definitely needs a LOT, and I mean a LOT of work. I would gut the entire space and redo everything. The price is great. I can imagine what it would look like if it was modernized and how much more the value would increase. Thanks for showing this one.

    • @veronicahill935
      @veronicahill935 3 місяці тому

      Years ago, those houses used to be apartments. The 2nd and 3rs levels used to be 2bdrm apartments.

  • @GrannyGetYerFun
    @GrannyGetYerFun 4 місяці тому +8

    This house has a lot of wasted space, but a lot of potential. The foundation needs to be inspected. While going down the stairs, the walls looked wavy. The uneven floor is a concern too. I would relocate that built in cabinet at the top of the stairs and make that space a closet. One can't have too much stprage. I would keep the brick jn the kitchen but make it a bar area or cabinet. The stove can be moved and the kitchen reventilated. The roof access off the laundry room would make a nice hang out area with a nice view, but the neighbor next door could easily obstruct it if they have the same idea. Be nice to the neighbor or lose the view.

  • @Rockinandwatchin
    @Rockinandwatchin 4 місяці тому +7

    I like that house. Buy the house if you can get it for a lower price.

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +2

    Love how you said"Hope this thing is safe"

  • @OntheBoulevardStreetScenes
    @OntheBoulevardStreetScenes 3 місяці тому

    The shower area could become a utility area; a nice chaise lounge (fainting couch, etc.) would fit very nicely into the historical charm of this space.

  • @AlegnaAjai
    @AlegnaAjai 3 місяці тому

    I like it and would love to keep the brick in the kitchen and the old floors -thought I have a pet peeve about mismatched floors and I would want to the same floors throughout but definitely try to get a better layout. And utilize the space in the basement etc. with better layouts/ceiling heights so I could add some fun entertainment space like a theater and office space. I don't mind modernizing the charm but I definitely like the "old" country farmhouse type vibes.

  • @noweaponsformedagainstme
    @noweaponsformedagainstme 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful exterior , luv the street. Every room needs work. The basement needs an overhaul. Thank you for sharing.

  • @melodym7
    @melodym7 3 місяці тому +2

    Needs a lot of work unless a historian purchases it. It can be renovated to retain the older charm but looks skanky in several spots. Not worth $450k. I know those homes over in that are are really large and that’s likely what they’re charging for but clearly some structural issues and looks like the weird bathrooms and super small kitchen would HAVE to be redone. Barely any backyard. New doors for safety if anything. A lot of money would go into that and there are probably some things that can’t change due to historical preservation.

  • @QueendomCome621
    @QueendomCome621 3 місяці тому

    I love old homes. Its pretty well maintained for its age. I would love to see the finished product.

  • @UltimegaSeven
    @UltimegaSeven 4 місяці тому +13

    Ich like the rest of America, you got old, unrenovated houses being sold like their mansions. 450K for a home that would require 450K to modernize. I has good bones but the location is just not worth the price.

  • @user-pz4vb9cu8u
    @user-pz4vb9cu8u 3 місяці тому +1

    I love this town house BUT I would gut it. I would keep the tub though. 😂 Definitely put the laundry in the basement, make 2 separate bathrooms on the 2nd floor, remove all the walls on the 1st floor so it would be a big open space. The house has so much potential.

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +2

    Ooo. The Basement. Steep❤❤

  • @teriakaminx9825
    @teriakaminx9825 4 місяці тому +8

    So I'm from Baltimore ( born and raised).🌼..Live in ATL now..this style house brings back sad and bad memories..but none the less, that bathroom where the shower is was converted from a bedroom..I can tell you the space with the toilet and double sink is where the original space for a bathroom would have been.⚒️🚽🛁🚿

    • @veronicahill935
      @veronicahill935 3 місяці тому +1

      Right. Most off those houses in that area were 2 and 3 bedrooms apartments. I used to hate walking up to that 3rd floor visiting my aunt.

  • @mekastayfabsteele5989
    @mekastayfabsteele5989 4 місяці тому +3

    That would be my forever home

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful House. Please turn on more lights❤

  • @elizabethd.7662
    @elizabethd.7662 16 днів тому

    This is a beautiful townhome. Hopefully the buyer retains its charm.

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +1

    I like your choice of words. "Attacked by the bugs"

  • @patricksmith2274
    @patricksmith2274 4 місяці тому +4

    That would be great buying the house and take us on the renovation journey. If there's a profit to be made and you have the money and time, I say do it. I like to know how would you resolve those narrow stairs and hallway or would you leave them as is. This house can potentially be a money pit or a cash win. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @paperush
    @paperush 3 місяці тому

    The price is comparable; however, the property tax rate in Reservoir Hill can be quite high. It has significantly impacted homeowners in the area. I recommend checking for any available tax credits or exemptions that might help alleviate the cost.

  • @FranSchram
    @FranSchram 4 місяці тому +1

    Don't harm the charm. Such a hard balance between modernizing and keeping the history. Thanks for sharing. You will make the right/best decisions.

  • @beingmichelleg
    @beingmichelleg 4 місяці тому +2

    Unless the comps show this as a steal I would pass on in as an investment piece. There are significant renovations needed but for someone that wants to put the money in for long term it may be worth it. One makes different decisions when it's an investment vs their dream home.

    • @Freerider93
      @Freerider93 11 днів тому

      The problem is when you go to sell...the home needs at least 200k in reno maybe 250. That's pushing 700k for everything. Houses that expensive are hard to sell in Baltimore, because most people with that much money to spend want to be in the county.

  • @idiabey6300
    @idiabey6300 3 місяці тому

    I love the house. It has charm. As you showed each room I imagined how I would furnish and decorate. I would renovate but keep the charm.

  • @Peachpie5796
    @Peachpie5796 3 місяці тому

    I would renovate and move in take down some walls on the first floor for an updated look and fix the pocket doors and other projects throughout the house oh and paint to make it look a lot brighter the floors is the only thing I would keep but I would sand and restain

  • @aidajones-goins882
    @aidajones-goins882 4 місяці тому +2

    You have good ideas on what could be done with this property. Even though it is Baltimore City, it seems to be a great location!

  • @loviedecker6181
    @loviedecker6181 3 місяці тому +1

    how much is the property tax yearly this house needs work and lots of love...

  • @a.j.9843
    @a.j.9843 4 місяці тому +1

    Im suspecting that some of those chopped rooms and weird walls are due to adding the ducts for the AC

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +1

    Love the floors❤❤

  • @taunjap
    @taunjap 3 місяці тому

    So much potential it's a beautiful home.

  • @jessicacarter5131
    @jessicacarter5131 4 місяці тому +3

    Hello Jonathan,
    I'm enjoying your channels. In future contents would you give updates on homes you have showed us? It would be nice to see if they have sold.

  • @stephen6453
    @stephen6453 4 місяці тому +2

    In the basement they may have built those walls and lowered the calling as a lead abatement to keep from having to remove the lead the just covered it up.

  • @Michelles_Daughter
    @Michelles_Daughter 4 місяці тому +8

    That’s actually a pretty good price for all of that house. Needs a lot of work though

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +1

    I would buy this House. It's Beautiful. ❤❤

  • @pameladwyer4631
    @pameladwyer4631 4 місяці тому

    Hi Jonathan! I would definitely buy that beautiful townhouse. Is already lovely and historic and could be made into a real show piece. I already want to live in it flaws and all!

  • @kimim2702
    @kimim2702 4 місяці тому +1

    Great price! Put about $500k in renovations and you’ve got a wonderful house. I’d leave the basement alone and use for storage. I didn’t see an egress there, either. Thanks for the tour!

  • @khadijareeves616
    @khadijareeves616 3 місяці тому +1

    This is a beautiful house 🏠 I would leave it just touch up, I like it 👩🏽‍🦱

  • @lauragavins1
    @lauragavins1 3 місяці тому

    I think the price is great, in NY it would’ve been 5 times that price. It has a lot of potential but I’d have to gut and redo the whole thing.

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +1

    Lots of potential❤❤

  • @redpillsuccess5975
    @redpillsuccess5975 3 місяці тому

    I'm from that neighborhood. MARLYN MOSBY used to live on that street. It's a great neighborhood

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +1

    The built ins are great😅

  • @diva99686
    @diva99686 4 місяці тому

    The kitchen needs to be expanded with a better placement of the stove. The upstairs bathroom needs to be two separate baths fully equipped. The basement needs a total reno where you can get the most out of the height and width of the area. It's a great house with good bones. Maybe you should invest in it.

  • @druboyer4422
    @druboyer4422 4 місяці тому

    I see the potential! Yes buy it!

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this House❤

  • @irwinloos1098
    @irwinloos1098 4 місяці тому +1

    Needs work but it could be a great investment..after renovations..Definitely has GREAT potential 💯😉

  • @lawannarobinson9900
    @lawannarobinson9900 4 місяці тому

    I had to review the tape, I did see a/c vents high on the walls. Not certain about a return vent. All depends on comps as this house needs some renovation but I would try to keep some of the character. Sky lights are problems. With no alley one might have to rent a space for a vehicle in a near by garage. I would consider only if that area was on a register as historic!

  • @Citizenesse8
    @Citizenesse8 3 місяці тому

    That's a really nice townhouse that needs a lot of work but is kind of move-in ready. I am very curious about the state of the basement and the foundation. The kitchen was definitely poorly reconfigured but it's got a lot of potential it needs that brick work. The bathroom downstairs was weird but not the worst. The reconfigured bathroom with that bizarre shower has got to go. Get some slipper tubs and what not and put some character back in there. The irony is that I just moved to Maryland and that is a grand old lady that I would love to purchase but I am leery of living in Baltimore.

  • @blkbass
    @blkbass 4 місяці тому

    It's a wonderful house. IF you buy it maintain the character of the three living floors. The basement is a total gut job and maybe excavate the floor to get proper ceiling height. I noticed that the pocket doors in the living room were3 missing hardware. In a city like Balitmore there must be places which recycle building items... I bet you can find the appropriate hardware there. $450K as is seems a bit much to me.

  • @khanysafan1705
    @khanysafan1705 4 місяці тому +2

    No, you don’t need to get rid of the brickwork in the kitchen! Jonathan, you so frustrate me, sometimes! If people don’t like the old charm of a house, go buy a modern box home and leave these beautiful old homes to those of us who can appreciate them.

  • @howtoandwhatsnew
    @howtoandwhatsnew 4 місяці тому +1

    I would keep as much character as I could except the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. I would gut those rooms and redo them.

  • @mikeinbmore
    @mikeinbmore 4 місяці тому +2

    I lived in Reservoir Hill for about 20 years up until 5 years ago. I have a love hate feeling about the neighborhood.
    That's a house with a lot of potential, but I don't know if it would make a good investment

    • @mistermilkman
      @mistermilkman 3 місяці тому

      What didn't u like about it?

    • @mikeinbmore
      @mikeinbmore 3 місяці тому

      @@mistermilkman relative to the surrounding neighborhoods, it's on the nicer side. But the crime that creeps into the neighborhood is problematic. Not overrun with crime, but I feel it could be policed more and city services could step up more for the prices that it costs to live in Reservoir Hill.
      Also, there's been a major project going on across at the park that was supposed to wrap up in 2022. It's still going on and the streets are torn up because of it and I didn't see an end in sight

    • @mistermilkman
      @mistermilkman 3 місяці тому +1

      @@mikeinbmore I live n neighboring Bolton Hil. The building has started. I've been taking pics of the process. Things r definitely changing n the area...4 the good.

  • @elainepaul9190
    @elainepaul9190 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the old homes. When I was a little girl in second grade I lived in the house on Webster Street NW. I thought it was a mansion, but when I viewed it in current time it had become quite small. it had a lot of land in the backyard too. If you bought the house it would be so much work, my curiosity is how much would you sell it for. I think that would be a big determining factor in your decision. And if you had to sell it once it is done, would you make a profit. You have show us houses that are great but stay on the market for three months or more and I know that is not a good thing. I love shows like yours but I also love your honesty, your quirkiness, and your humor. I have quit all other channels like yours I am only watch yours. No my only last thing I must write/confess is that I believe I have fallen in love with from afar. I deal with horrific pain and you cheer me up when come on. Maybe I should say my adoration for you makes not focus on my twenty-five hours of pain so much. And yes I know I said twenty five hours. You are a breath of fresh air. Also I have said this before you look like you could be a deacon in your church. May the good Lord Bless and keep you, and your family. If you took time to read this whole message I appreciate it. And I am sure many others appreciate you honesty as you evalate your appraisals.

  • @talisacopeland1767
    @talisacopeland1767 4 місяці тому +1

    Buy it! Buy it! Hurry up before someone else tries to buy the home. Please please please please do not eliminate any of the character from the home. It's so rare to find the home of this age in such good condition. Keep as a single family home.
    Basement - complete tear out and refinish to regain the height and space. Use as recreational space. Add a second laundry to the basement.
    Kitchen- stove and fireplace must go! Get an architect to redesign the kitchen space.
    Second floor- like your idea of getting an architect to reconfigure the space without losing the character. It did seem a little choppy. Redesign the bathroom. Like your idea of separating the bathroom to create two ensuites. If possible, reconfigure the closets to make them bigger.
    3rd floor - leave intact, update bathroom. Spruce up the laundry area.
    Apply a clear coat to all the floors.
    DO NOT PAINT ANY WOOD!!!
    DO NOT ELIMINATE ANY OF THE CHARACTER FROM THE HOME!!
    This is such a beautiful home to be in such great condition from 1901 until 2024.

  • @africandreamsinhaze365
    @africandreamsinhaze365 4 місяці тому +1

    Baltimore has alot of nice old houses. I can barely walk up 1 flight of stairs. 3 story homes are too much work for me.

  • @louhawk559
    @louhawk559 3 місяці тому

    Reminds me of the brownstone in Brooklyn NY I was raised in back in the 60s 70s...

  • @Brooklyn.girl-718
    @Brooklyn.girl-718 4 місяці тому

    I am not experienced in real estate but I think that I would gut it keep the wood flooring but I would reconstruct the layout use all of the extra space thats being wasted. I think it would be a good investment property I say go for it 😊

  • @germ045
    @germ045 4 місяці тому +1

    Before you announced the asking price, I felt from my gut this house should not sell for more than a maximum of $400k in its condition. The house is mostly solid and appears to have incredible potential, but that basement is horrifying and should be gutted.😅 I’d keep and restore all the important original details like moldings, trim, pocket doors, fireplaces, butler staircase, etc. but I’d redo the kitchen and bathrooms to modern standards. There are a few roofs that could become balconies and I’d capitalize on that since outdoor space is rare comes at a premium in most cities.

  • @luvzdogz
    @luvzdogz 3 місяці тому

    This is a property I would describe as "has a lot of potential!" It would be great to see someone go in and restore and rehab everything that is salvageable (like the beautiful stairway railing) rather than rip out all the original charm and character or paint over everything.

  • @williamcooke5484
    @williamcooke5484 4 місяці тому +2

    I would buy it get an Architect to redesign the home .

  • @lyndascaf431
    @lyndascaf431 4 місяці тому

    Guessing it's cheap due to the area?? The kitchen doesn't need much, just put a proper stove in 😂 the second floor and basement need a LOT of reconfiguration

  • @tania0070
    @tania0070 4 місяці тому

    I think you should buy it and definitely renovate it.

  • @Uziahlavada
    @Uziahlavada 3 місяці тому

    I am curious to see what an architect would do mainly to the basement.

  • @Mssummer362008
    @Mssummer362008 4 місяці тому +2

    Give us an update once you get comps...if you buy..would love to follow the process..curious what your wife thinks

  • @peaceloveandunity9624
    @peaceloveandunity9624 3 місяці тому +1

    Looks like your off of Madison Ave

  • @roxannegreaves858
    @roxannegreaves858 4 місяці тому +1

    House has potential.

  • @Patricia-sy9my
    @Patricia-sy9my 4 місяці тому +2

    Don't touch the brickwork in the kitchen!!!

    • @ivyd5485
      @ivyd5485 4 місяці тому +1

      It needs point up work but I agree find a way to make it work

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому

    Yea. I agree. Rebuild the basement

  • @winnidepooh21
    @winnidepooh21 4 місяці тому

    Buy it and redevelop it. The radiators have to go. I would redo the kitchen and upstairs.

  • @ertfgghhhh
    @ertfgghhhh 4 місяці тому +1

    Ok..... I will tell you AFTER the comps

  • @KSTEW53UTUBE
    @KSTEW53UTUBE 4 місяці тому +2

    Good starter home....but it is Baltimore 🤷🏿‍♂️...no off street parking neighborhood looks pretty full...have to see if it's near the route of the dirt bike, quad bike hangouts...no central air??..I didn't see vents but u showed condensers...bmore city floods in heavy rains....pass

  • @pumpupjam9648
    @pumpupjam9648 4 місяці тому

    Nice home. But workd rather have real woodstove. Electric stove, no gas. Gas is sneaky - Baboom!

  • @joann4733
    @joann4733 3 місяці тому

    $100k worthy of work at least. I would also open up all those spaces into one room.

  • @tthomas9266
    @tthomas9266 3 місяці тому

    He said if I fall someone call 911. I had to laugh.

  • @thereasemiles2943
    @thereasemiles2943 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi! Not liking this house at all. The rooms are confusing to figure out how a person would utilize the odd shape areas. And why would they put the washer and dryer on the third level of the house? I think if they would stage the home with furniture, maybe it would make sense. I also agree with you about the stove in the kitchen with the hood that should not have been placed that way. It just looked to me that the whole floor plan was not thought out properly so that whoever will view the property they would get a visual what to put in the spaces but you really can't. The price they are asking, is too much for a home that needs more work done to it especially that bathroom with the two sinks that are placed in an area that does not makes any sense at all.

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому

    Lol. More hanging out space ❤❤

  • @shawnjones9829
    @shawnjones9829 3 місяці тому

    The house had a lot of charm, but it needs a full-on gut because the entire floorplan is wonky with too much wasted space. The kitchen is horrific, and just street parking!

  • @judylapointe3507
    @judylapointe3507 4 місяці тому +1

    nice

  • @Tia_number1
    @Tia_number1 3 місяці тому

    It’s not a townhouse , it’s a rowhouse

  • @ATLIEN333
    @ATLIEN333 3 місяці тому

    How does anyone age in a home like this?

  • @berlawberlaw1025
    @berlawberlaw1025 4 місяці тому

    How much that house was sold for in 1905?

  • @Mssummer362008
    @Mssummer362008 4 місяці тому +1

    Buyyyy

  • @Pgschool37
    @Pgschool37 4 місяці тому +1

    Needs to be modernized all over.

  • @RajaAdou
    @RajaAdou 4 місяці тому

    Where are Avon and Stringer Bell. Looks like The Wire.

  • @Morningdovecamp
    @Morningdovecamp 4 місяці тому +1

    PASS

  • @annajoyce6549
    @annajoyce6549 3 місяці тому

    Lol. On a good Day❤❤

  • @roxannegreaves858
    @roxannegreaves858 4 місяці тому

    I wouldn't buy the house because of all the work and money you will need to update the property.

  • @mrme2653
    @mrme2653 3 місяці тому

    House needs alot of work!! They took alot of short cuts!! Not worrh 450k

  • @peggyleethrower9070
    @peggyleethrower9070 3 місяці тому

    It's a nightmare

  • @wm8673
    @wm8673 4 місяці тому

    The steep stairs are a turn off. I'll pass. Everything else was fine. This is what we call a tree house.

  • @Crystal88777
    @Crystal88777 4 місяці тому

    Pass

  • @spiritualjoy721
    @spiritualjoy721 3 місяці тому

    This house is a miss for me. Remodeling would cost you probably $250-300K. Would it sell for $750 in that neighborhood? Save your money; pass on this one.

  • @bluesquirrel3919
    @bluesquirrel3919 4 місяці тому

    Too old, creeps me out. Good price though

  • @melodym7
    @melodym7 3 місяці тому

    These are rowhouses.

  • @daghost417
    @daghost417 3 місяці тому

    I guess you guys really don’t understand what they’re doing in Baltimore right now. You’ll see in 10-12 years. Remember just 20 years ago DC was just like it……….😂😂😂😂

  • @alisewilson5759
    @alisewilson5759 3 місяці тому

    MISS 4 ME