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452 W Bel Air Avenue

ABERDEEN, MD 21001
  • $640,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 28 Days
  • ID#: MDHR2040098
Price Reduced
UPDATED: 214 min ago
$640,000
  • 7
    BEDS
  • 1.59
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 5,111
    SQFT
  • $125
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1900
County:

School Ratings & Info

Description

Step back in time with the James Bramwell Baker House, a Queen Anne Victorian rich in history and character. Listed on both the Maryland Historic Register (1983) and the National Register of Historic Places (1984), this 5,000+ square-foot residence, with 960 square feet of covered porches, sits on 1.5 acres, offering a rare opportunity to restore a true architectural masterpiece to its former grandeur.This stately 7-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home boasts soaring 12-foot ceilings on the main level, hardwood floors throughout, and masterful woodwork in chestnut, cherry, maple, elm, and oak. Period details abound, from intricate moldings and multiple fireplaces with ornate mantels to stunning stained and beveled glass windows that fill the interior with colorful light. A striking three-story chestnut staircase stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the era, adding to the home's timeless elegance.A 2,000-square-foot carriage house offers endless possibilities. With its expansive layout and historic charm, this property presents an incredible opportunity"not only as a private residence but also as a business venture. It is currently zoned residential, but was formerly commercial.While the home retains its architectural beauty and historic significance, it presents an exceptional opportunity for restoration and customization. If youve been searching for a one-of-a-kind Victorian, the Baker House is ready for its next chapter.

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452 W Bel Air Avenue ABERDEEN, MD 21001

  • Price: $640,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 28 Days
  • Updated: 214 min ago
  • ID#: MDHR2040098
7
Beds
4
Baths
1
½ Baths
1.59
Acres
5,111
SQFT
$125
$/SQFT
1900
Built
Neighborhood:
Aberdeen Hills
County:
Harford
School District:
Harford County Public Schools
Property Description
Step back in time with the James Bramwell Baker House, a Queen Anne Victorian rich in history and character. Listed on both the Maryland Historic Register (1983) and the National Register of Historic Places (1984), this 5,000+ square-foot residence, with 960 square feet of covered porches, sits on 1.5 acres, offering a rare opportunity to restore a true architectural masterpiece to its former grandeur.This stately 7-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home boasts soaring 12-foot ceilings on the main level, hardwood floors throughout, and masterful woodwork in chestnut, cherry, maple, elm, and oak. Period details abound, from intricate moldings and multiple fireplaces with ornate mantels to stunning stained and beveled glass windows that fill the interior with colorful light. A striking three-story chestnut staircase stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the era, adding to the home's timeless elegance.A 2,000-square-foot carriage house offers endless possibilities. With its expansive layout and historic charm, this property presents an incredible opportunity"not only as a private residence but also as a business venture. It is currently zoned residential, but was formerly commercial.While the home retains its architectural beauty and historic significance, it presents an exceptional opportunity for restoration and customization. If youve been searching for a one-of-a-kind Victorian, the Baker House is ready for its next chapter.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Victorian Construction Materials Frame Door Features FrenchSix Panel Exterior Features Exterior LightingSidewalks Garage YN No Lot Features Front YardLandscapingLevelRear YardRoad FrontageSideYard(s)ClearedNot In DevelopmentSubdivision PossibleUnrestricted Other Structures Carriage HouseShed Parking Features Paved DrivewayPaved Parking Parking Types Driveway Patio And Porch Features Deck(s)Porch(es)Wrap AroundPatio(s) Pool No Pool Roof FiberglassShingle View Garden/LawnStreet Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 5111 Appliances DishwasherDryerExhaust FanOven - DoubleOven - WallCooktopRefrigeratorWasherWater HeaterMicrowave Basement Connecting StairwayDrainInterior AccessUnfinishedDrainage SystemPoured ConcreteShelvingSide EntranceSpace For RoomsSump PumpWater Proofing System Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 1901 Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)Central A/C Fireplace Features Mantel(s)ScreenWoodCornerGas/Propane Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 4 Flooring CarpetHardwoodVinyl Heating Forced Air Heating YN Yes Interior Features Built-InsButlers PantryCarpetCeiling Fan(s)Chair RailingsCrown MoldingsDining AreaFormal/Separate Dining RoomKitchen - Eat-InKitchen - Table SpacePrimary Bath(s)Recessed LightingBathroom - Tub ShowerWindow TreatmentsWood FloorsAdditional StairwayCurved StaircaseKitchen - CountryPantrySprinkler SystemStain/Lead GlassBathroom - Stall ShowerStudioUpgraded CountertopsWainscottingWalk-in Closet(s) Laundry Type Dryer In UnitHas LaundryUpper FloorWasher In Unit Levels 3 Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions Room List Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomSitting RoomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bedroom 4Bedroom 5KitchenFamily RoomDenBasementFoyerLaundryOtherBedroom 6Bathroom 2Bathroom 3Primary BathroomFull BathHalf BathAdditional Bedroom Security Features Security SystemSmoke DetectorSprinkler System - IndoorCarbon Monoxide Detector(s)Fire Detection SystemMonitored Spa YN No Upper Level1 Bedrooms 3 Walls Ceilings 9'+ CeilingsDry WallPlaster WallsTray Ceilings

Property Features

Accessibility Features ChairliftGrab Bars ModRamp - Main Level2+ Access Exits36"+ wide Halls48"+ HallsThresholds <5/8" Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Federal Flood Zone YN No Foundation Details Concrete PerimeterStone Heating Fuel Natural Gas Historic YN Yes Hot Water Natural Gas Lease Considered YN No Municipality Aberdeen Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 803649885836 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Pets Allowed YN Yes Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 7984.00 Tax Lot 6-8 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Window Features Bay/BowScreensCasementDouble HungDouble PaneStormTransomWood Frame Year Built Effective 2008 Zoning R2

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©2025 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Bic DeCaro & Associates | eXp Realty. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2025-03-25T23:51:48.933.
 
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