Nestled on one of Baltimore’s finest residential streets, 21 Blythewood Road once served as the residence of Howard Head, a visionary in the sports of tennis and skiing, who invented the oversized tennis racquet and laminated metal skis. Head meticulously redesigned the five-bedroom luxury home and grounds with wonderful living and recreational spaces. As if updating Head's vision, the current homeowners have brought the home into the 21st century with many improvements including new white oak hardwood flooring in many rooms, modern lighting throughout, closet systems and meticulous maintenance of its state of the art systems . Located on nearly two acres in the highly desirable Blythewood community, this English country style home welcomes guests into a garden courtyard accented by an antique lamppost. The beaded oak entry door opens into a classic vestibule and foyer. A wide cased portal leads into the adjoining living room featuring an oversized fireplace, concealed bar, built-ins, French doors to the front garden and a breathtaking window wall with sliding doors to the two-tier, 11,000 gallon Koi pond and bluestone patio. Steps from the foyer lead to the solarium with two walls of glass and greenhouse ceiling as well as a wide stone planter open to the adjacent dining room with a fireplace and doors to the patio. The tremendous, Trish Houck designed custom gourmet kitchen provides extensive cabinetry, quartz and granite counters, professional grade stainless appliances and an attached breakfast area, perfect to daydream over coffee through two full-length windows at the patio and pond. A hall leads to the chestnut library with built-in bookcases and cabinetry as well as floor length triple casement windows and a fireplace. A fully renovated powder room and an exquisite family room with vaulted, wood paneled ceiling, built-ins, wet bar and billiard area complete the main level. A large hall on the second floor flows to a seating area with a fireplace and banister overlook. A private hall provides entry to the primary bedroom suite where a window wall with sliding doors opens onto a large balcony overlooking the Koi pond, pool and extensive woodland gardens. Pocket doors lead into the attached dressing room with extensive custom fitted wardrobe cabinetry and a triple casement window and into the primary bath with heated porcelain tile floor, full-width cantilevered double vanity and glass-enclosed shower stall. Two additional, large en-suite bedrooms (one with fireplace and fully renovated bath) and a bedroom passage leads to bedrooms four and five as well as a hall bath. The third level provides a walk-in cedar closet and additional storage. A back foyer on the lower level leads to the attached three-car garage while a separate hall opens to the laundry room, climate-controlled wine room, exercise room and bath. In addition to the extraordinary back patio and Koi pond, extensive decking and patios lead to the picturesque pool complex with a hot tub, built-in bench seating, and a large custom built-in teak bar. The pool area overlooks the fabled tennis court, specifically designed below grade to ensure a natural barrier to wind. This competition quality tennis complex is one of the most beautiful private courts in the country and many tennis luminaries have played on this fabled surface . Terraced lawns accented by extensive stone garden walls lead to the wooded hillside garden area with floating curved steps, a man-made stream and waterfalls creating a fairytale setting. Designed throughout with state-of-the-art lighting and irrigation and stormwater management systems to maintain this lush venue and showcase it to the best advantage. Located on nearly two gorgeous and thoughtfully landscaped acres, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most spectacular properties in Baltimore.
Under contract
$3,980,000
21 Blythewood Rd, Baltimore, MD 21210
5beds
9,668sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
1.98 Acres Lot
$3,703,400 Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$42/mo HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen Hubble Bisbee 443-838-0438,
Hubble Bisbee Christie's International Real Estate 410-321-1411
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBA2208642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Solarium, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area
- Level: Upper
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 36
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Upper
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 19
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Countertop(s) - Quartz
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 13
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 20
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 21
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features, Wet Bar
- Level: Main
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 X 24
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 21
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Granite Counters, Countertop(s) - Quartz
- Level: Main
- Area: 630 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 30
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Lower
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 17
Library
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 27
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
- Area: 494 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 26
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 20
Utility room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 23
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Oven, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Wine Storage, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Attic/House Fan, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Wainscotting, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass, French Doors
- Windows: Screens, Casement
- Basement: Heated,Improved,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 12,263
- Total interior livable area: 9,668 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,112
- Finished area below ground: 1,556
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls, Tennis Court(s), Water Falls
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath, Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 1.98 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0327144953 026
- Zoning: R-1-B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Electric Alarm
- Subdivision: Blythewood
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance, Other
- HOA fee: $500 annually
- HOA name: THE BLYTHEWOOD ASSOCIATION
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Municipality: Baltimore City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $412/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,900,200
- Annual tax amount: $73,811
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$3,703,400
$3.37M - $4.11M
$5,686/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Contingent | $3,980,000$412/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBA2208642 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,980,000+10.6%$412/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2208642 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2023 | Sold | $3,600,000-7.2%$372/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2073614 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2023 | Contingent | $3,880,000$401/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2073614 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,880,000$401/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2073614 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2023 | Listing removed | $3,880,000$401/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2073614 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,880,000+226.6%$401/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBA2073614 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/1993 | Sold | $1,188,000$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $3,127,567 +82.6% |
| 2024 | $40,413 +0.3% | $1,712,400 +0.3% |
| 2023 | $40,281 +0.3% | $1,706,833 -0.3% |
| 2022 | $40,150 +0.3% | $1,712,400 +1% |
| 2021 | $40,019 +0.6% | $1,695,700 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $39,797 +0.6% | $1,686,333 -0.6% |
| 2019 | $39,576 +0.6% | $1,695,700 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $39,355 | $1,667,600 |
| 2017 | $39,355 +11.7% | $1,667,600 |
| 2016 | $35,218 | $1,667,600 -4.1% |
| 2015 | $35,218 | $1,738,400 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $35,218 | $1,680,667 +3.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,622,933 +3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,565,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,565,200 -7.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,697,400 -8.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,857,800 +12.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,645,700 +14.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,433,600 +17.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,221,500 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,197,762 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,174,026 +2.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,150,290 +5.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,087,962 +4.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,041,636 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$24,559/mo
Principal & interest
$19675
Property taxes
$4842
HOA Fees
$42
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Loyola - Notre Dame
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Roland Park Elementary/Middle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Western High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Baltimore Polytechnic InstituteGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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