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5715 Rusk Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21215

3 beds
2 baths
1,320 sqft
5,932 sqft lot
$321 per sqft
1925 build

This gorgeous home has been lovingly taken care of for 30 years by its current owners and is now ready for its new owners! Tucked away on a serene street, this charming home offers a peaceful retreat in Mount Washington. You really can have it all. This wonderful home checks all the boxes and is waiting for your personal touches! Abundant natural light streams through bathing the entire home in gorgeous light. Original details are still found throughout the home including the recently refinished beautiful wood inlay floors. While you enjoy original details, the house has been continuously cared for. The home boasts a wonderful sunroom addition 2007, central air and boiler replaced 2009, ½ bath on first floor, the watermain was replaced in 1995, water heater was replaced in 2024, replacement windows, siding and the front porch was reconstructed in 2002, French drain in basement 2004, basement was finished in 2010, garage reconstructed 2012, garage and home stonework added 2014, upstairs bathroom renovated and washer and dryer replaced in 2017, roof replaced 2018, chimney repointed and relined 2019, replaced back fence 2020, added a water filter system to kitchen sink 2021, and have just now repainted the interior and refinished the floors 2025. Main level has large living room + dining room as well as a kitchen off of the dining room. French doors from the dining room lead to the sunroom. And then sliding doors lead you outside to a peaceful retreat with a pond and yard. The front porch is perfect for sipping coffee and meeting your neighbors, or just relaxing after a long day. The living room is large and yet at the same time, cozy, warm and inviting, and filled with natural light. Perfect for parties, watching sporting events, as well as game nights or hanging out on the couch watching your favorite movies. Upper level includes 3 bedrooms (the bedroom sizes are great) and a full bathroom. The basement is ready to be a man cave, playroom, craft area, workout space, whatever you need. AND there is a garage and plenty of parking too!! Meticulously cared for this home embodies a perfect blend of thoughtful design, serene surroundings, and contemporary convenience, promising a haven where every detail contributes to a life well-lived. Come see it, it is ready for its new owner(s)! The house is in Mount Washington which touts restaurants like the Abbey Burger, Crepe du Jour, Ethel's Kitchen and the Mt. Washington Tavern, as well as salons/spas, massage places, etc. It only takes a few minutes to drive or bike to the Mount Washington Whole Foods, Cylburn Arboretum, and Lake Roland Park. There are two great neighborhood playgrounds, Northwest Park as well as Luckman Park. Northwest Park also hosts a neighborhood Sunday Farmers Market - a short walk away and the Mount Washington Pool is easy to walk or ride your bike to! It is about 10 minutes from Johns Hopkins University, and it takes about 15 minutes to get downtown. It's convenient for commuters to the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, and is close to a free shuttle that takes you directly to the Johns Hopkins Hospital area. A new trail and walkable streets connect you to all of the above.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Cummings & Co. Realtors

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 24, 2025 •

MLS# MDBA2160404 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Levels:

3
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Daylight, Partial, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Windows
Building Winterized:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt:

660
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1320
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

660
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1320

Interior

Interior Features:

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Utility Room, Bonus Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1980
Living Area SqFt:

1,320 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Possession:

Immediate, Negotiable, Settlement, 0-30 Days CD
Lease Considered:

No

Location

Directions:

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Latitude:

39.36105000
Longitude:

-76.67286000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Excellent, Very Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.14
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

5,932 Sqft
Zoning:

R-1
In City Limits:

Yes
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Fencing:

Partially, Wood, Picket
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

R
Ground Rent Exists:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

0327224493 068
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

068
Tax Annual Amount:

$5,345
Tax Assessed Value:

$226,500
Year Assessed:

2024
County Tax:

254.00
City/Town Tax:

5092.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

100 Amp Service
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry Type:

Basement

Schools

Elementary School:

The Mount Washington School
School District Name:

Baltimore City Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Mount Washington
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Exterior Lighting
Pool:

No Pool
Spa:

No
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Municipal Trash:

Yes

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

1
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Parking Features:

Shared Driveway
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$425,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,275
Taxes	$445
Insurance	$116
Utilities	$225 See report
Total	$3,061/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/24/25 Mar 24, 2025	Pending	BRIGHT	$425,000
3/20/25 Mar 20, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$425,000

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This house located in Northern Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 21215 is currently pending sale for $425,000. 5715 Rusk Avenue is a 1,320 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths. 5715 Rusk Avenue is in the Northern Baltimore neighborhood of Baltimore and has a WalkScore® of 16, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Patterson High School, Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove, Frederick Douglass High School, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, The Mount Washington School, Reginald F. Lewis High School, Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts, Booker T. Washington Middle School, and Forest Park High School.

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