Charming 200+ year-old Federal-style guesthouse in historic Seton Hill, downtown Baltimore’s vibrant “French Quarter.” Zoned commercial and residential, this turnkey owner-occupied B&B features private living quarters plus five rentable guestrooms (3BR listed + 2 attic rooms), shared amenities, and basement unit potential. It’s steps from transit, parks, and top cultural spots—perfect for car-free living. Includes recent upgrades (tankless water heater, mini-splits, new roof) and conveys fully furnished. A rare end-unit with proven income and unique historic appeal. Not interested in running an airbnb? No worries, this home can very well and very simply be brought back to a beautiful residential home with a separate living area in the basement . • Zoned commercial/residential • Prime downtown location near light rail, bike lanes, and cultural attractions • Offered fully furnished and licensed as a short-term rental (with minimal regulatory hurdles for owner-occupants) • Recent upgrades: tankless water heater, mini-split HVAC systems, new roofing (2024) • Approximately 3,800 sq ft of usable space (1,900 listed + 1,900 attic/basement) • Proven income-producing hospitality model with strong guest reviews A rare opportunity to own a piece of early 1800s Baltimore architecture in a vibrant, growing urban neighborhood. Also, listed as commercial MLS# MDBA2169576
For sale
Price cut: $14K (7/31)
$359,000
503 N Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21201
6beds
1,904sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1920
952 Square Feet Lot
$353,500 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private living quartersHistoric seton hillFive rentable guestroomsBasement unit potentialShared amenities
- 75 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 05:09am
Listed by:
Ann Fechner 443-615-9211,
Cummings & Co. Realtors (410) 823-0033
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBA2169538

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 952
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Has Laundry
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Other,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,904 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,904
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Masonry/Stone
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Courtyard, Street
Lot
- Size: 952 Square Feet
- Features: Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0317080547A013
- Zoning: C-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition,Rubber
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Seton Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Municipality: Baltimore City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,491
- Date on market: 5/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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