Sell a Govans or Waverly House Fast Without Repairs
Govans and Waverly run along York Road and Greenmount Avenue in North Baltimore. Govans goes up toward Belvedere Square and the Senator Theatre. Waverly is farther south, home to the Saturday farmers market on East 32nd Street, with the old Memorial Stadium site on 33rd Street close by. You’ll find porch-front rows, duplexes and some older frame houses. I’m Evan Weissman. I buy here for cash as-is, and I list homes too.
Call or text (410) 498-7473, or request a cash offer.
Licensing a Rental Before You Sell
Many York Road area houses are rentals. In Baltimore City, a non-owner-occupied house has to have a rental license, which requires an inspection by a Maryland-licensed home inspector, and pre-1978 rentals have to meet Maryland’s lead rules. If your license lapsed or the house was never licensed, you can still sell to me. We’ll put it in the contract. See difficult tenants when you want to sell and lead paint when selling.
I’ll look at almost any house: single-family, townhome, row, twin, or multi-family, any age, any condition, any situation.
York Road Frontage vs. Quiet Blocks
A house right on York Road has more traffic and sometimes commercial neighbors. A row two blocks east on a tree-lined street feels completely different. Waverly’s blocks near the farmers market and Ednor Gardens draw different buyers than the blocks near Greenmount. I look at the exact address when I make an offer.
Common Repairs on These Rows
I see flat roofs that need a new coating or full replacement, front porches that need rebuilding, old electrical service, cracked basement walls, and kitchens from the 1980s. Rentals add tenant wear and sometimes unpermitted work. All of that is my problem when I buy as-is.
Closing Costs and Taxes
At settlement, Baltimore City charges a 1.5% transfer tax and recordation of $5.00 per $500, plus the state’s 0.5%. The contract sets the split. Property tax runs $2.248 per $100, and owner-occupants get a 4% homestead cap.
Landmarks Buyers Know
Belvedere Square’s market and shops, the Senator Theatre’s marquee on York Road, the Waverly farmers market on Saturday mornings, and the YMCA on the old Memorial Stadium site are all landmarks buyers use to judge a block. Being a few minutes’ walk from one of them helps on the open market. It doesn’t change how I make a cash offer, which is based on the house.
Three Ways to Sell
Option 1: Cash for the house with tenants or without
I can buy occupied or vacant, honor existing leases and close when you choose. No commission on my purchase.
Option 2: List it on the open market
An updated row near Belvedere Square or the farmers market may sell for more with a listing. I’ll show you both options side by side.
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 North Baltimore Pages
Nearby: Northwood, Remington and Charles Village and Hampden and Woodberry. Just north is Towson in Baltimore County. The full City list is on the Baltimore City page.
Do I need a rental license to sell a Govans rental?
Not to sell it. But the license status should be disclosed. I’ll buy whether or not it’s current.
Will you buy a Waverly house with tenants still living there?
Yes. I’ll honor their leases and treat them with respect during the walk-through.
Does it hurt the price if my house is on York Road?
It can on the open market. I make my offer based on the actual block and the condition.
Do you buy houses that need a new flat roof?
Yes. Roof work is one of the most common repairs I price in.
Is there a fee to get an offer?
No. My offers are free and come with no obligation.
Next Step
Start my offer. Prefer to talk? (410) 498-7473.
Real Estate Wanted, based in Hampstead, MD 21074, buying houses in Govans, Waverly and the York Road corridor 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.