Elevate your investment portfolio with these prime apartments located just three blocks from Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. With a high demand for rentals from students and faculty, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to upgrade the units and significantly increase rents. Situated in the desirable Charles Village, investors can benefit from long-term wealth growth and property appreciation. Don’t miss out on this lucrative chance to capitalize on a thriving rental market! Opportunity is calling for a new owner to upgrade apartments and increase rents at 1 West 27th Street. Located just three blocks from Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus, enjoy the stable growth and property value appreciation guaranteed by this world-renowned institution. Each floor houses an apartment. Kitchens feature sturdy, easy-to-clean laminate counters, a mix of laminate and wood cabinets, and a mix of 30″ electric and 20″ gas ranges. Sunny, well-lit living spaces could benefit from upgrades such as kitchen and bathroom improvements, drywall ceilings, and new flooring and paint. Rents could be substantially increased, to match an uptick in apartment grade. Heat is provided through a gas-fired Weil-McLain steam boiler, with radiator distribution. A gas-fired 50-gallon GE water heater provides hot water to the units. 1 West 27th Street has one electric meter with 200-amp service, and one gas meter. Currently the landlord pays for electric, gas, and water/sewer. A savvy landlord could increase cash flow by passing these costs along to the tenants. Observable interior water supply pipes are copper, with a steel main. Drain lines are pvc. Vinyl replacement windows help to insulate the building and reduce utility costs. The roof is built-up. Tenants share a clothes washer/dryer in the basement. Tenants can walk to the Charles Village Shopping District, Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus and Wyman Park, a 16-acre public park by the Baltimore Museum of art. Just one blocks east is the Hopkins Shuttle Stop, providing an easy commute to Hopkins’ other Baltimore campuses. 1 West 27th Street earns the designation “Walker’s Paradise” with a WalkScore of 92, a TransitScore of 76, and a BikeScore of 87. This block is served by the Charles Village Benefits District. This nonprofit organization helps keep the district clean, organizes security patrols, and hosts community events. Rents at time of Sale: Apartment 1 Vacant; Apartment 2 $820; Apartment 3 $750.
Sold for $300,000 on 01/31/25
$300,000
1 W 27th St, Baltimore, MD 21218
4beds
--baths
2,178sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$424,700 Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$1,943 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 31, 2025 at 03:59am
Listed by:
Will Cannon 410-916-3331,
Ben Frederick Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Kenny Lin, 679490
Smart Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBA2133466

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 804
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Plaster Walls
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,982
- Total interior livable area: 2,178 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,200 sqft
- Dimensions: 15' x 80'
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0312033637 022
- Zoning: OR-2
- Zoning description: Licensed for 3 Dwelling Units.
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Subdivision: Charles Village
- Municipality: Baltimore City
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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