407 BRETTON PL Baltimore, MD 21218
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,463 SqFt
Open House
Sat May 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,463 sqft
Price per Sqft $203
Subdivision Guilford
MLS Listing ID MDBA2216188
Style Tudor
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $2/ann
HOA Y/N Y
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,463
Year Built 1915
Available Date 2026-05-28
Annual Tax Amount $6,763
Tax Year 2015
Lot Size 2,439 Sqft
Acres 0.06
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
With a rich legacy of only 5 families ever calling this property home, it's a residence filled with a history of deep love, meticulous care, and timeless character.
The exterior showcases Palmer's brilliant architectural mastery, combining traditional Tudor half-timbering with elegant Flemish bond, herringbone, and diaper-pattern brickwork, alongside an oversized chimney and a steeply pedimented craftsman entryway.
The Welcome: Enter through a charming, arched brick entryway that serves beautifully as a sun-drenched mudroom and sunroom. New mudroom windows were added in 2023 to keep the space perfectly insulated.
The Living Space: Step across the threshold onto gorgeous, original oak and pine hardwood floors into a sprawling living room centered around a cozy brick, wood-burning fireplace. Throughout the home, you will find treasured historic details like original sconces, doors, doorknobs, and stained wood windows.
The Chef's Kitchen: The heart of the main floor underwent a stunning full remodel (2025). It features sleek shaker cabinets, premium gas cooking, a stylish tile backsplash, and elegant quartz countertops installed in 2021.
Main Floor Convenience: A cleverly positioned half-bathroom featuring rustic exposed brick completes the main living level.
Step straight from the newly remodeled kitchen onto a premium composite deck (installed in 2022) and a private rear yard. It is an idyllic, low-maintenance urban retreat crafted beautifully for al fresco entertaining, container gardening, or relaxing with a morning coffee. Extensive exterior updates bring ultimate peace of mind, including a backyard french drain (2024), downspout rerouting (2024), a full exterior professional paint job (2023), and new custom exterior shutters (2023).
While preserving its historic soul, the home functions with entirely modern efficiency:
Heating System (2023): The radiator boiler was fully replaced, providing robust, cozy winter warmth.
Cooling System (2025): Complete peace of mind with a fully replaced, high-efficiency HVAC system for the second and third floors alongside a serviced mini-split system.
Tucked away from heavy traffic, the brick-lined cul-de-sac provides a safe haven where neighbors regularly gather and build authentic community. For absolute peace of mind, the Guilford Association HOA provides a voluntary-funded security patrol that operates nearly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Street parking is exceptionally easy to find, with residential parking permits costing just $20/year per vehicle.
Leave the car behind and enjoy an effortlessly walkable neighborhood lifestyle: Food & Culture: Walk to local icons like Red Emma's (cafe and bookstore), Kajiken (famed for the city's best ramen), and the legendary The Book Thing. Markets & Greenspace: Stroll over to the vibrant, year-round Waverly Farmer's Market, the Waverly Public Library, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), and the breathtaking blooms of Sherwood Gardens. Academia: Ideally positioned within short walking distance to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Loyola University Maryland, and Charles Village.
Welcome home to 407 Bretton Place—where historic romance meets turnkey modern convenience.
Location
State MD
County Baltimore City
Zoning 0R050
Rooms
Basement Connecting Stairway, Full, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Window Treatments
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Screen
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2463
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Tudor
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Baltimore City Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0312183724 032
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2463
Special Listing Condition Standard
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