Sell Your Frankford or Cedonia House As-Is for Cash
Frankford and Cedonia sit in the northeast corner of Baltimore, around Frankford Avenue, Moravia Road and Sinclair Lane, mostly in ZIP 21206. Rosedale and Overlea in Baltimore County are right across the line. The housing is a mix of brick rows, semi-detached homes and small single-family houses, mostly built after World War II. I’m Evan Weissman. I buy here for cash as-is, and I list houses when that makes more sense.
Call or text (410) 498-7473, or request a cash offer.
Which Side of the Line You Are On
Northeast Baltimore streets cross the City/County line without warning. A City house pays $2.248 per $100 in property tax, and its sale needs a City lien certificate. A County house in Rosedale or Overlea pays the County rate and follows County rules. Your tax bill will tell you which applies. It matters for both your settlement costs and how buyers see the house.
I’ll look at almost any house: single-family, townhome, row, twin, or multi-family, any age, any condition, any situation.
Post-War Houses Off Moravia and Sinclair
These homes are newer than most of the City’s rows, so the problems are a bit different. I see original aluminum windows, 1950s bathrooms, finished basements with old paneling and drop ceilings, carports or garages that need work, and roofs that are past their life. Many have small yards with fences and sheds. All of that is fine with me as it is.
Transfer Taxes at City Settlement
When a City house sells, the City charges a 1.5% transfer tax and recordation of $5.00 per $500 of the price. The state adds 0.5%. The contract sets who pays which share, and the title company calculates it all on the settlement statement. See what it costs to sell in Maryland.
Common Reasons People Sell Here
Downsizing after decades in one house. Moving in with relatives. Selling a parent’s home after a death. A rental that’s no longer worth the trouble. A divorce where neither person keeps the house. I’ve worked through each of these, and each has options besides a cash sale.
Parks and Roads Nearby
Herring Run Park winds along the western edge of this part of the City, and Moravia Road connects to I-95 and Pulaski Highway. Many buyers here work in the County or commute toward White Marsh. Easy road access is one reason starter homes in Frankford keep drawing interest, even when they need updating.
Three Ways to Sell
Option 1: My cash offer, as-is
I buy the house myself, pay no commission on that purchase, and close on a date you pick.
Option 2: A traditional listing
Well-kept single-family homes near the County line can do well on the market. If yours is one, I’ll tell you and offer to list it.
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.
More Northeast Pages
Nearby: Belair-Edison, Hamilton and Lauraville and Northwood. Over the line in the County, see Baltimore County. All City neighborhoods are on the Baltimore City page. Over in Baltimore County, see also Parkville and Carney, Towson and Dundalk.
How do I know if my Frankford house is in the City or the County?
Your property tax bill will say. You can also search the address on the SDAT real property site.
Do you buy semi-detached and single-family homes in Cedonia?
Yes, along with rowhouses and small rentals.
Who pays the transfer tax when I sell in Baltimore City?
Your contract decides. The title company shows each side’s share on the settlement statement.
Can I sell a house with an old finished basement that leaks?
Yes. I price in the water problem, so you don’t need to waterproof first.
Do you also buy just over the line in Baltimore County?
Yes. I buy in Rosedale, Overlea and across the County.
Next Step
Start my offer. Prefer to talk? (410) 498-7473.
Real Estate Wanted, based in Hampstead, MD 21074, buying houses in Frankford, Cedonia and Northeast 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.