Sell Your Remington or Charles Village House Fast
Remington and Charles Village are next door to each other in Central Baltimore, east of Wyman Park and south of the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus. Charles Village is known for its big three-story rows with porches, many painted in bright colors and nicknamed the Painted Ladies. Remington has smaller two-story brick rows on tighter streets. I’m Evan Weissman. I buy here for cash as-is, and I list houses when the market fits.
Call or text (410) 498-7473, or request a cash offer.
The Benefits District Surcharge
Charles Village property owners pay a surcharge on top of City property tax to fund the Charles Village Community Benefits District, which pays for extra cleaning and other neighborhood services. It shows up on your tax bill and gets prorated at settlement like the rest of your property tax. Buyers comparing monthly costs will see it. The City rate itself is $2.248 per $100 for 2026-27.
I’ll look at almost any house: single-family, townhome, row, twin, or multi-family, any age, any condition, any situation.
Big Porch Rows and Small Brick Rows
Charles Village’s three-story rows have large rooms, bay windows, and porches that need regular painting and repair. Many have been divided into apartments over the years. Remington’s two-story rows are simpler but often need roofs, windows and updated systems. I see both, and I buy both as they are.
Houses Rented Near Campus
Being close to Johns Hopkins means many houses here are rentals, some split into multiple units. Each rental needs a City rental license, and pre-1978 rentals have to meet Maryland lead rules. If the unit count doesn’t match the permit, disclose that and I’ll still buy. See selling a rental with tenants.
What Settles at Closing
The City lien certificate covers water, taxes and other charges. The City charges a 1.5% transfer tax and $5.00 per $500 in recordation, and the state adds 0.5%. The contract decides who pays which part.
Where Your Block Sits
A Charles Village row on a quiet street near Wyman Park sells differently from a Remington row near the busier blocks by 25th Street or Howard Street. Proximity to the campus, the Remington shops and parking all play into price. I’ll look at your exact address.
Old Houses, Old Systems
Many Charles Village rows are over a century old and still have radiators, knob-and-tube wiring hidden in the walls, and slate or metal roofs above the porches. Remington rows often have older electrical panels and plumbing. Those are the items a financed buyer’s inspector focuses on, and they’re the items I price in so you don’t have to handle them.
Three Ways to Sell
Option 1: Cash as-is, tenants or not
I buy occupied or vacant houses, multi-unit setups included, and close when you want.
Option 2: A listing for an updated row
Updated Charles Village rows can sell well. I’ll show you a realistic listing net next to my cash number.
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 Central and North Pages
Nearby: Hampden and Woodberry, Govans and Waverly and Pigtown. Full list: Baltimore City.
What is the Charles Village benefits district charge?
It’s a surcharge on Charles Village property tax bills that pays for extra neighborhood services. It’s prorated at settlement.
Do you buy Charles Village rows split into apartments?
Yes, including houses where the number of units doesn’t match the permits.
Will you buy a Remington row that needs a new roof?
Yes. I price the roof in, and you don’t fix it first.
Can I sell a rental near Johns Hopkins with leases in place?
Yes. I’ll honor the existing leases.
Is there a commission if I sell to you?
No commission on my own cash purchase. If I list your house, a commission is set in the listing agreement.
Next Step
Start my offer. Prefer to talk? (410) 498-7473.
Real Estate Wanted, based in Hampstead, MD 21074, buying houses in Remington, Charles Village and Central 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.