We Buy Houses in Lansdowne and Baltimore Highlands, MD
Lansdowne and Baltimore Highlands are some of the oldest suburbs on the county’s southwest side, tucked between the city line, the Beltway and the Patapsco. The houses are small, older and often rented, and many of the owners are landlords or heirs who inherited a home. I’m Evan Weissman. I buy houses here for cash, in any condition, and I’m a licensed Maryland agent if listing makes more sense.
Use (410) 498-7473 for a call or text, or tell me about the property.
Older Homes on Small Lots
Most of this area is ZIP 21227, and a lot of mail just says Baltimore even though you’re in the county. The neighborhoods run off Hammonds Ferry Road, Washington Boulevard, Hollins Ferry Road, Annapolis Road and Lansdowne Road.
The houses tend to be older than in most of the county:
- Frame single-family homes from the early 1900s through the 1930s, often with siding over the original clapboard
- Bungalows and small Capes with a bedroom or two upstairs under the roofline
- Brick and frame duplexes where two households share a wall
- Postwar homes on small lots, with a basement or a crawl space
Old wiring, aging plumbing, settled foundations, porches that need rebuilding and lead paint under the newer coats are all common. None of that stops me. I’ll look at almost any house: single-family, townhome, row, twin, or multi-family, any age, any condition, any situation.
For Landlords Selling in Lansdowne
Many houses here have been rentals for years, and landlords often reach a point where it no longer makes sense. Here’s what I can do:
Buy with tenants in place. Your renters can stay through their lease, and I take over as the landlord. You don’t need to give notice or turn the unit over first.
Buy a unit that’s behind on paperwork. State lead rules cover most rental homes from before 1978, which means registration with MDE and passing a lead inspection between tenants. A rental that has fallen out of step with that is still one I’ll buy.
Buy a vacant rental. An empty unit that needs work before it can be leased again is exactly the kind of house I buy.
See selling a rental property with tenants for more.
Settlement Details Here
Water and sewer. Baltimore City handles the water account. The county’s sewer fee is folded into your tax bill, which goes out in July and reflects last year’s metered use. If a rental’s tenant pays water directly, the title company still checks the account. Both are settled at closing.
The city line. Some addresses near Baltimore Highlands sit close to the city line. The title search confirms which jurisdiction the house is in. I buy on either side, and the Baltimore City page covers city homes.
Estates. For an inherited Lansdowne house, the paperwork starts at the county Register of Wills in Towson. When someone has been appointed to act for the estate, I can buy from them. Read selling an inherited house.
Ground rent. Some older homes still carry one. The title company finds and resolves it at settlement.
Ways to Sell in Lansdowne
Option 1: Sell to me for cash
I buy as-is, tenants and all. There’s nothing to pay me in commission or fees, and the closing happens at a licensed Maryland title company when you’re ready.
Option 2: List with me
If the house is updated, a listing could bring a higher price. I’d represent you; the commission gets set in writing before we begin. Timing depends on buyers, appraisals and inspections.
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.
My crew renovates most of the houses I buy. In some cases I partner with another local buyer, and I’ll tell you beforehand if that’s my plan for yours. Compare all three on cash offer vs listing.
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.
Do you buy old frame houses with siding problems or porch damage?
Yes. Siding, porches, foundations and roofs are all things I price in. You don’t need to repair them first.
My mail says Baltimore but I think I’m in the county. Does that matter?
Not for selling to me. The title company confirms the jurisdiction, and I buy on both sides of the city line.
Can you buy a duplex where I own only one side?
Yes. Each side is usually a separate property with its own deed, and I can buy yours alone.
Will you buy my rental if it isn’t registered for lead?
Yes. I can still buy it, and bringing it into compliance becomes my responsibility.
Do you buy in Halethorpe, Arbutus and Linthicum?
Yes. I buy across the southwest county and over the line into Anne Arundel County.
Lansdowne group home, behind on the loan and repairs. Can a cash buyer still help?
A cash sale can be one tool after you talk with a counselor and your servicer. See the full menu on behind on mortgage or facing foreclosure. I buy Lansdowne houses as-is, repairs and all, and I will not promise to stop a foreclosure.
Talk With Me About Your Lansdowne House
Whether it’s a rental, an estate or your own home, I’ll give you a straight, written answer.
Get my offer, or phone (410) 498-7473.
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Real Estate Wanted, based in Hampstead, MD 21074, buying houses in Lansdowne, Baltimore Highlands 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.