This corner lot home boasts a full renovation from top-to-bottom with plenty of natural light! New spacious eat-in kitchen with updated countertops, new stainless steel appliances; gas stove, refrigerator w/ ice maker, built-in microwave, garbage disposer, new flooring & lighting. Spacious bedrooms w/ gleaming new floors, ceiling fans, walk-in closets. Basement laundry hookups present. New rear deck installed including rear privacy fence. Newer installed roof! Upgraded HVAC, water heater & electric panel. Plenty of basement storage. Take advantage of Baltimore City downpayment assistance purchase programs! * Special Financing Opportunity: for Qualified buyers who may be eligible for a temporary interest rate buydown, helping reduce monthly mortgage payments during the initial years of the loan and enhancing affordability. *
Penrose, located between Wilkens Avenue and Edmondson Avenue, is a residential and industrial Baltimore neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and rail-side warehouses. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wilkens Avenue corridor near the CSX tracks, where corner carryouts, auto shops, and small storefronts line the street. Carroll Park and the Mount Clare Museum House set a historic, green counterpoint to the working corridors. The B&O Railroad Museum nearby reinforces the area’s rail legacy and hands-on culture. Streets read as compact and practical, with brick facades, stoops, and tight setbacks. Gwynns Falls Trail adds a long, linear route for walking and biking.
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Market insights
252 N Payson St · $209,999
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.2%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$209,999
Median sale price in this area is $192,671. (8% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
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Living
Interior features
Open floor plan
Formal separate dining room
Plaster walls
Storm door
Ceiling fan
Recessed lighting
Tub/shower
Walk-in closet
Pantry
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom on the main level
Neighborhoods: The R-7 Mixed Residential Zoning District is intended for those areas that offer a diverse range of housing types. Development in this district accommodates a transition between naturalistic and urban residential settings.; Housing types: The R-7 District is meant to accommodate a diverse range of housing types, including detached and semi-detached dwellings, rowhouse developments, and multi-family developments of a larger scale than found in the more restrictive residential districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational / school
Park & open space
Nov 3, 2025 • Active
One and two family combo
Complete heating and air conditioning work including the installation of an air conditioning unit, ductwork, and a furnace.
HVAC
Nov 3, 2025 • Active
One and two family combo
Perform interior alterations including a kitchen renovation, installation of new hardwood flooring, and new drywall. Paint the entire house, replace windows, and replace exterior doors with no changes to size or location. All mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work requires separate permits.
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baltimore, MD • 21223
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baltimore. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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3.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 252 N Payson St
$208,147
$1,852 under list price of $210K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $41K to $165K.