243 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
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$400,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,331 sqft

243 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227

Est. Mortgage $2,530/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
$172/sqft
2 Open Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Move-in ready Cape Cod with appx 3,000 total square feet throughout 3 floors. This home is situated on a spacious double-parcel corner lot with abundant indoor and outdoor living space. A covered front porch and beautiful entry door create an inviting first impression. Inside, hardwood flooring and crown molding extend throughout the living room, formal dining room, hallway, and main level primary bedroom. The living room features a bay window and fireplace with mantel. The updated kitchen is equipped with quartz countertops, wood cabinetry with sleek hardware, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. A rear morning room provides additional eat-in space and leads to the 16' x 13' sunroom, surrounded by wall-to-wall windows for an abundance of natural light. The main level also includes a full bathroom. The upper level offers a bump out, four generously sized bedrooms and a second full bathroom. Downstairs, the fully finished basement provides even more living space with a spacious 26' x 17' recreation room featuring LVP flooring, a second fireplace with brick surround, and a third full bathroom. A separate storage room and expansive 26' x 16' utility/laundry room offer exceptional additional storage. The fenced backyard provides access to the sunroom and the walk-out basement staircase, along with a rear driveway and sidewalk. Freshly painted throughout, this home is ready for its next owner to move right in and make it their own.
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Jimmy Rupert, (443) 618-5917
Douglas Realty, LLC, (410) 255-3690
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#MDBC2173812
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Home Details for 243 4th Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Improved,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Side Entrance,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Sun Florida Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2331 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Brick, Mantel(s)Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1870 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 461 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 23

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Very GoodParcel Number: 04131313751490Additional Parcels Description: 0356

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $400,000Price Per Sqft: $172
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Sep 04 2026Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: PENDING

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Location

Direction & Address
City: BALTIMORECommunity: Landsdowne
School Information
Elementary School District: Baltimore County Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: Baltimore County Public SchoolsHigh School District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: MDBC2173812

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3163 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: MDBC2173812Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1870

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation Display: YSource Internet Consumer Comment: YSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Halethorpe

At least 207 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say parking is easy

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 35 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 26 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Ronald Stewart
    "If there were more dog stations on main road for disposables. Maybe a dog park or play area would be great"
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  • Clarkcandis26
    "I like it great place to raise a family . Its not to many children but more than enough students college kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love my neighbors and neighborhood it’s a great area to live we all get along watch each other backs "
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  • Trulia User
    "Just far enough outside the city, ideally the commute could be shorter. I do enjoy where I live. Nice family Friendly feel "
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  • Trulia User
    "none at all its cool very quiet area bus are perfect to luve at nice people great area ..................."
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  • Trulia User
    "Horrible place to live in, used to be a nice area to live in and have your kids outside playing on all the parks but now it’s horrible and there’s a lot of drugs and crime in this area now. "
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  • Mcluciw
    "I see many dog owners out and about walking their dogs and they seem happy enough. it also seems like people clean up after their dogs. "
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  • Erica B.
    "I have a dog and I love living in Halethorpe. We take him in walks daily and all other dog owners are friendly too. We’ve been lucky to run into other dog owners and get along well. "
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  • Edith C.
    "Its close to major highways and the commute is average if not during peak hours. The roads are terrible but thats to be expected since it’s so close to Baltimore. "
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  • Brieboschi
    "It gives off the sense of being home. Majority of people are nice, it’s right next to UMBC, there’s a lot of parks for children, all around a really nice area. "
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  • Isandersop2133
    "dog friendly neighborhood but not everyone cleans up after their dog. but the area is clean overall "
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  • Kristamariebrewer
    "Food truck Wednesday’s. Arts festival in May. Train garden Santa and the fire trucks driving Santa. 4th of July parade. "
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  • Ngayles
    "Pretty decent community full of children close to highways and public transportation surrounded by elementary middle and high schools "
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  • Magen H. W.
    "I work at the loa hospital, so my commute is less then 10 minutes. However, we have easy access to 95, 195, 295, and 995 "
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  • Glen H.
    "My neighborhood has great public transportation, easy access to the Light Rail and Bus Line just blocks within each other"
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  • Jamalc642
    "Schools are close by but the ratings are very low. Police activity is high but responses tend to be slow if needed. Very mixed demographic is probably the best aspect of the area."
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  • Sistercinema
    "It's a quick and easy ride to downtown Baltimore, the suburbs, or anywhere on 95 or 695. It's also accessible by bus or the Baltimore Highlands light rail station. "
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  • Rthomas6681
    "peaceful quiet nice people can leave my kids toys outside without them being stolen can have a package delivered and left on my door step without worrying about it being missing when I get home great area"
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  • 410 F.
    "The neighborhood is what ever you make it. Yes bad things happen but if you're experience is how you make it, I'd you want to keep to yourself you can if you want to be popular you can but we give the same energy out here for the most part. "
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  • Law abiding citizen
    "I rent and crime here is High! Not a good area to raise children. schools are not that good either. Alot of people walking the roads here every night. stay out of Baltimore county if you love your family! "
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  • Dalaiah E.
    "A lot of dog owners. It’s quiet though, which is nice. You don’t see dog poo everywhere. Responsible owners. "
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  • Carol M.
    "Fairly easy during non rush hours. I also feel this is a fairly safe place to live. Lived here my whole life. "
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  • Figueroajust
    "Local, home town feel Close to the airport, rail and major highways Neighborhood is nice and people as well A great place to live with old world charm "
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  • Easantana142387
    "No play area for big dogs and no close parking no area for children to play in and the nearest grocery store is Walmart and it a five minute drive the bus line is towards the outside of the neighborhood so nearly a 10 min walk "
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  • Jamesmullen81
    "The churches do a lot to help the community, Lansdowne elementary just built an amazing new school, in my opinion it's the finest one around. There is a heavy police presence so crime has really gone down quite rapidly."
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  • K
    "I've lived here most of my life, about 20 years. It was a nice community when I was younger, with friendly neighbors and really good schools. There are still great lights around Christmas but not as much of a sense of community anymore and not the safest area."
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  • Oldfashionedfloors
    "Dogs are walked all the time. Near by park to take the walking distance from many homes. A dog friendly neighborhood!"
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  • geekygirly
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for 10 years. The neighbors are great and there are a ton of kids. If the schools were better, we would stay."
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  • geekygirly
    "Good neighbors, lots of kids, but zoned schools are mediocre and have shown no signs of academic improvement for years."
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  • geekygirly
    "Some schools are better than others. Make sure if education is important to to you to visit the schools your child is zoned for. "
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  • Deja S.
    "A fair comes to the shock lot around the corner. At Christmas Santa ride around the community on the fire truck."
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  • Jenna N.
    "My car gets broken into about once a month. I live on a well lit street directly across from relay elementary school. I have to put shoes on my dog because the neighborhood streets and sidewalks are consistently coated in broken glass bottles. "
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  • Stephanie H. G.
    "The hustle of a city but still has cozy charm. Middle working class community that is tight knit. Close to many routes to DC and Baltimore including g the Marc train system. "
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  • Sannerapl
    "friendly neighbors, quiet, safe. amenities close by. fire department close by. police presence. nice parks with walking trails. lots of wild animals. price of housing is lower than other neighborhoods. "
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Market trends in Halethorpe

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$315K
$1.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$212
$6MoM
Available listings
81
15MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$402K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$30K (+8%)
Since last sale
Increased$167K (+70.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +81% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$402K
August 2026$404K
July 2026$373K
June 2026$380K
May 2026$379K
April 2026$377K
March 2026$371K
February 2026$371K
January 2026$367K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
212 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.04
Single-Family Home
$334,400
10/30/25
6
3
1,188
130 5th Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.14
Single-Family Home
$190,000
12/18/25
4
1.5
1,888
121 3rd Ave, Halethorpe, MD
0.18
Single-Family Home
$335,000
01/28/26
5
2
1,752
323 3rd Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.08
Single-Family Home
$350,000
08/17/26
4
2
2,016
333 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.09
Single-Family Home
$349,900
09/26/25
4
2
1,662
30 3rd Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.27
Single-Family Home
$369,900
02/05/26
3
3
1,320
106 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.19
Single-Family Home
$315,000
05/05/26
3
2
1,270
331 Clyde Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.28
Single-Family Home
$259,900
10/15/25
3
1.5
1,168
5 Lavern Ave, Lansdowne, MD
0.36
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/08/26
4
2
1,804

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
212 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.04
$137,200
6
3
1,188
Off Market
237 3rd Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.03
$357,000
3
2
1,435
For Sale
304 5th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.04
$364,200
3
2.5
1,718
Off Market
220 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.03
$322,800
4
1
1,215
Off Market
207 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.07
$300,800
3
1
1,340
Off Market
4th Ave #159, Halethorpe, MD 21227
0.07
$90,000
-
-
-
For Sale
Fourth Avenue 157/158, Halethorpe, MD 21227
0.07
$90,000
-
-
-
For Sale
210 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.06
$359,900
3
2
1,336
For Sale
200 5th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.10
$242,300
3
1
1,002
Off Market
233 3rd Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.07
$354,800
3
1.5
2,034
Off Market
308 3rd Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
0.06
$357,800
5
3.5
1,716
Off Market
210 Hillendale Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
0.12
$396,400
3
2.5
2,028
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 4, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2173812
Pending
$400,000
Aug 28, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2173812
Listed For Sale
$400,000
Oct 2, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$235,000
Mar 30, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$140,000
May 29, 2008
Source: N/A
Sold
$222,500

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Jimmy Rupert, Douglas Realty, LLC, (410) 255-3690
Agent Phone: (443) 618-5917
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Frequently asked questions about 243 4th Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 243 4th Ave?
    Based on a $400,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 243 4th Ave in Baltimore, MD is approximately $2,593 (about $2,175 principal & interest, $343 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 243 4th Ave compare to homes in Baltimore?
    243 4th Ave in Baltimore, MD is listed at $400,000, about 27% above the $315K median sale price in Baltimore.
  • What do residents say about Baltimore?
    Residents describe Baltimore, MD as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Baltimore, MD.
  • What are the closest schools to 243 4th Ave?
    The closest schools to 243 4th Ave in Baltimore, MD are Lansdowne Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10), Lansdowne High & Academy Of Finance (rated 2/10), Lansdowne Middle School (rated 2/10).
  • Does 243 4th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 243 4th Ave in Baltimore, MD has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 243 4th Ave?
    The lot at 243 4th Ave in Baltimore, MD is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).
243 4th Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,331 sqft single-family home built in 1954. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Aug 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# MDBC2173812.