We Buy Houses in Northwood, Baltimore, As-Is for Cash
Northwood is in North Baltimore between The Alameda, Hillen Road and Loch Raven Boulevard, next to Morgan State’s campus, in ZIPs 21212 and 21239. Original Northwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with brick colonials and Tudors built from the 1920s on. The rest of Northwood has a mix of solid rows and semi-detached homes. I’m Evan Weissman. I buy Northwood houses for cash as-is, and I list them too.
Call or text (410) 498-7473, or request a cash offer.
Original Northwood vs. the Rest of Northwood
Original Northwood has detached and semi-detached brick homes with slate roofs, wood windows and big yards on curving streets. Newer sections have rows and duplexes from the 1940s and 1950s. Inside the historic district, older materials like slate and wood windows cost more to repair, and buyers tend to expect original details to be kept. It’s worth knowing which part you’re in.
I’ll look at almost any house: single-family, townhome, row, twin, or multi-family, any age, any condition, any situation.
Slate Roofs, Steam Heat and Old Systems
The common repairs I see in Northwood are slate roofs missing tiles or with failing flashing, steam or hot water boilers from the 1950s, old oil tanks, original wiring and cast-iron drain lines. Every one of those can turn into a repair request from a financed buyer. When you sell to me, none of them need fixing first.
Rentals Near Morgan State
Being close to campus means some Northwood houses are rented out. City rental license and lead law rules apply. If you’re a landlord thinking about selling, I can buy with leases in place. See selling a rental with tenants.
City Taxes and Settlement
Property tax is $2.248 per $100 for 2026-27, and owner-occupants get a 4% homestead cap. At settlement, the City charges a 1.5% transfer tax and $5.00 per $500 in recordation, and the state adds 0.5%. The title company also needs the City lien certificate.
Getting Around
Northwood Plaza, Loch Raven Boulevard and The Alameda put shopping and buses close by, and Towson is a short drive north. That’s a big reason Northwood draws buyers who work around the City and County.
If You Have Owned for Decades
Many Northwood owners bought in the 1970s or 1980s and have watched the area change since. If you’re thinking about downsizing, the hardest part is often the decades of belongings, not the house itself. I can give you a long settlement date, let you take only what you want, and handle the cleanout. See downsizing a family home.
Three Ways to Sell
Option 1: A direct cash offer
I buy the house myself, so you don’t need inspections, appraisals or a lender approval. You pick the closing date.
Option 2: List a Northwood colonial with me
A well-kept colonial in Original Northwood can do well on the open market. I’ll show you what a listing might net.
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 and Northeast Pages
Nearby: Govans and Waverly, Hamilton and Lauraville and Belair-Edison. Towson is up the road in Baltimore County. Full list: Baltimore City.
Do you buy houses in Original Northwood?
Yes. I buy throughout Northwood, including the historic district.
Will you buy a Northwood house with a slate roof that needs work?
Yes. I price in the roof repair.
Can I sell a rental near Morgan State with tenants in it?
Yes. I’ll honor their leases, and I need no vacancy before settlement.
Do old steam boilers scare off buyers?
Some financed buyers ask for repair credits. I buy with the system as it is.
How do I check if my house is in the historic district?
Your deed and the Maryland Historical Trust’s records are good places to start, or ask me and I’ll help you look.
Next Step
Start my offer. Prefer to talk? (410) 498-7473.
Real Estate Wanted, based in Hampstead, MD 21074, buying houses in Northwood and North 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.