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5/159 West Lanvale Street

Baltimore MD 21201

1
1
711 sq. ft.
Condo
Last sold for $135,000
Kelly KnockKelly Knock, last sold this property on 28 August 2026 after 384 days on market.

Overview

Stunning & historically significant, the Mergenthaler mansion is a historic landmark which offers a neighborhood feel within 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. 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.

Features

1 bedroom
1 bathroom
711 sq. ft. floor area
Condo

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 1 bedroom condos sold in Baltimore over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5/159 West Lanvale Street is $175k.

Median value
$175k
Estimated value range
$109k - $250k
Median days on market
95
Estimated value trend
-4%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Baltimore. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5/159 West Lanvale Street

2026
Sold
$135,000
28 Aug 2026 by Kelly Knock, of Compass
2021
Sold
$114,000
25 Jun 2021 by Jeffrey Nelson, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

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Local market activity for 1 bedroom condos in Baltimore

In the last 12 months, 12 one-bedroom condos similar to 5/159 West Lanvale Street, have been sold.

This represents a 19% increase in one-bedroom condos sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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