Condos and co-ops appeal to certain buyers for many reasons, including offering prime locations, attractive amenities and less maintenance. Here are three great condos for sale for less than $250,000.
Charming two-story co-op in Charles Village
Built in 1915, the Calvert Court Cooperative offers charming units surrounded by lush gardens. This two-story, three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is spacious and nicely updated. The home opens to a living room with a wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors, which continue throughout the unit. The adjacent room could be used as a dining room or family room. A north-facing sun porch provides plenty of light to the first floor, with beautiful large arched windows. The kitchen has been recently updated with custom cabinets and countertops and high-end appliances. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms (including one with a custom Murphy bed) and an updated bathroom.
Building amenities include lush gardens (with a shared herb-garden, benches and a fire pit), storage unit, gym and meeting areas. Walk to the Johns Hopkins University, Wyman Park and neighborhood shops and restaurants.
The details:
- Address: 3024 N Calvert Street, Unit E4
- List price: $199,500 (HOA fees: $853/month)
- Three bedrooms, one bathroom (1,482 square feet)
- Agent: Tiffany Cloud, Meredith Fine Properties
Updated condo with two balconies and lots of amenities downtown
You’ll find this updated, move-in-ready condo unit just two blocks from the Inner Harbor. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home features an open-concept floor plan and two balconies. The main living space is the shared living room and dining area, with hardwood floors and a gas fireplace. It flows nicely into an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There’s also convenient in-unit laundry.
The unit features two great balconies, one providing water views and one with city views. Building amenities include a gym, outdoor pool, community room, 24-hour desk service and security and a package room. There’s also one garage parking space. The location, two blocks from the Inner Harbor, puts you close to everything downtown.
The details:
- Address: 414 Water Street, Unit 1103
- List price: $239,000 (HOA fees: $945/month)
- Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms (1,044 square feet)
- Agent: Megan Richardson, Your Home Group of Cummings and Company Realtors
Attractive condo in Tuscany Canterbury
This Tuscany Canterbury condo unit features a spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plan in a prime location. The home opens to a long foyer, leading to a spacious living room. Enjoy charming hardwood floors, a fireplace and built-ins in this bright living space. There are a separate dining room and a kitchen with some original cabinetry. A convenient utility room sits off the kitchen with laundry and extra storage. The unit has three generously sized bedrooms and two bathrooms.
One deeded parking space comes with the unit. The Hamilton building is conveniently located between Hampden, Roland Park, Guilford and Charles Village. Walk to the Johns Hopkins University, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Stony Run Trail and nearby shops and restaurants.
The details:
- Address: 101 W 39th Street, Unit C2
- List price: $249,000 (HOA fees: $784/month)
- Three bedrooms, two bathrooms (1,489 square feet)
- Agents: Bill Magruder and Azam Khan, Long & Foster
