Sell Brooklyn or Curtis Bay Houses As-Is for Cash
Brooklyn and Curtis Bay are at the far south end of Baltimore, where the Patapsco River meets Curtis Creek. They came into the City from Anne Arundel County in the 1918 annexation, and some 21225 addresses are still in Anne Arundel. Most homes here are modest brick and frame rows, duplexes and small detached houses within view of the port. I’m Evan Weissman. I buy here for cash as-is, and I list houses too.
Call or text (410) 498-7473, or request a cash offer.
City or County? Check First
Brooklyn Park, just south, is Anne Arundel County, and the ZIP code doesn’t tell you which side you’re on. Your tax bill does. If it shows Baltimore City, you pay $2.248 per $100, City transfer and recordation taxes, and you need a City lien certificate. If it shows Anne Arundel, different rules apply, which the Anne Arundel page covers. I buy on both sides of the line.
I’ll look at almost any house: single-family, townhome, row, twin, or multi-family, any age, any condition, any situation.
Houses Near the Water and the Port
Along Patapsco Avenue, Hanover Street and the streets near Farring-Baybrook Park, I see frame houses with aluminum or asbestos siding, brick rows with flat roofs, and small Cape Cods. Common problems include rust on porch rails, termite damage in older framing, and drainage issues on low lots. Some houses here have been in the same hands for fifty years and haven’t been updated since.
Tax Sale Pressure in South Baltimore
Baltimore City’s 2026 tax sale was set for May 18. Overdue property tax, and in some cases unpaid water bills, can put a lien up for sale. Redeeming after a sale gets expensive fast. If you’re behind, call the City’s Bureau of Revenue Collections early, and read the City tax sale guide. Selling before the sale is one option, but not the only one.
Rentals and Tenants
Many Brooklyn and Curtis Bay homes are rentals. In Baltimore City, rental properties need a City rental license, and pre-1978 rentals have to follow Maryland’s lead law. I can buy with tenants in place and honor their leases. See selling a rental with tenants.
Getting Around From Here
Brooklyn and Curtis Bay feel separate from the rest of the City, but they’re close to a lot. The Hanover Street bridge takes you to South Baltimore and downtown. I-895 and I-695 are minutes away, and BWI is a short drive south. Port and industrial jobs nearby keep steady rental demand, which is one reason so many investors own houses here.
Three Ways to Sell
Option 1: A straight cash purchase
No inspections to negotiate, no repair list and no agent commission on my purchase. You decide when we settle.
Option 2: List it if the numbers say so
If the house is in good shape, putting it on the market may bring a higher price. I’ll show you both numbers and you decide.
Option 3: Renovate and Sell Together
Where it fits, Evan can handle and pay for the updates under a written agreement, then sell on the open market. The cost of that work is repaid at settlement. You keep ownership until the sale. There is no guaranteed sale price or profit. Review any agreement with your own attorney before you sign.
I renovate most houses I buy with my own crew, and if I partner with another local buyer on yours, I’ll tell you before you sign.
Side-by-side paths: cash offer vs listing in Maryland.
Behind on Mortgage Payments
If you are behind on your mortgage or facing foreclosure, start with free help before you decide anything. A HUD-approved housing counselor costs nothing and can walk you through options with your servicer, such as catching up, a repayment plan, forbearance, or a loan modification. The Maryland HOPE hotline, 1-877-462-7555, connects homeowners with those counselors. If you have court papers or a sale date, I also recommend talking with a Maryland attorney. I can’t promise to stop a foreclosure, and I won’t pressure you. If you and your counselor decide a sale makes sense, I’ll put a cash number next to a listing plan so you can compare. More here: behind on mortgage or facing foreclosure.
Nearby South and Southwest Pages
See also: Morrell Park and Violetville, Pigtown and Highlandtown and Patterson Park across the harbor. The Baltimore City page has the full list.
Is my Brooklyn address in Baltimore City or Anne Arundel County?
Check your property tax bill or look up the address on the SDAT real property search. The ZIP code alone won’t tell you.
Do you buy houses near the industrial waterfront?
Yes. I buy throughout Brooklyn and Curtis Bay, including streets close to the port and rail lines.
Can I sell a rental in Curtis Bay that does not have a current City rental license?
Yes. I’ll buy it as it is. Disclose the license status, and we’ll account for it in the contract.
What happens if my house is in the City tax sale?
You still have redemption rights, but costs pile up quickly. Talk with the City and a counselor or attorney right away.
Will you buy a house with termite damage?
Yes. I price in the repair, and you don’t fix anything before closing.
Next Step
Start my offer. Prefer to talk? (410) 498-7473.
Real Estate Wanted, based in Hampstead, MD 21074, buying houses in Brooklyn, Curtis Bay and South Baltimore and across Maryland.
Evan Weissman, MD License #664574, eXp Realty, LLC. When Real Estate Wanted makes you a cash offer, we are buying for our own investment and I am not acting as your agent. If you list with me, I represent you under a written listing agreement. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.