739 E 36th St · Baltimore, MD 21218

$130,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 976 sqft · Townhouse public records · 298 Days on market

Built 1927 $133/sqft · 18% below area Est $158k · 18% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +23.7/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +7.6/10.0
• 1% rule +6.7/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Sold As-is. This home has potential with a few upgrades. Charming Townhouse in Baltimore City Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse, perfectly situated in the heart of Baltimore City. This home offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with two comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. The property also includes a detached garage with convenient access from the back alleyway, providing extra storage or parking space.

Key facts

• Garage
• Built 1927
• Listed 298 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $130k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $246 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $130k).
• Recommended offer: $114k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.6% vs local median 6.0% in Baltimore — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 76/100 on livability (#90 in MD, #3,396 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D, crime F.
• Baltimore City Public Schools (urban): math 7% / reading 16% proficiency, ranked #24 of 24 in MD (top 100%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 79% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 325 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,273 units permitted in Baltimore city in 2024 (1,104 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $899 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Baltimore County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 298 days — a 12% lower offer ($114k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $8k (5%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $80k; list at $130k implies a 62% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1927 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $114,400 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 298 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1927 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.17% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.57%
• Cash-on-cash: 8.13%
• DSCR: 1.36
• GRM: 7.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $158,205
• List price: $130,000
• Delta: -17.83%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
704 E 36th St	0.06mi	2/1.5	976 (0%)	3mo	$60,000	$61	93
738 E 37th St	0.11mi	3/1.5 (+1)	986 (+1%)	3mo	$215,000	$218	83
3103 Independence St	0.49mi	2/1.0	930 (-5%)	5mo	$145,000	$156	65
3601 Greenway #507	0.55mi	1/1.0 (-1)	926 (-5%)	0mo	$117,500	$127	61
712 Chestnut Hill Ave	0.17mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,120 (+15%)	2mo	$151,580	$135	58
1 E University Pkwy E #1303	0.63mi	2/1.0	916 (-6%)	3mo	$120,500	$132	58
3132 Ellerslie Ave	0.41mi	3/1.0 (+1)	870 (-11%)	0mo	$170,000	$195	57
3045 Frisby St	0.44mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,056 (+8%)	3mo	$162,000	$153	56
616 E 30th St	0.54mi	2/1.0	1,092 (+12%)	2mo	$65,000	$60	54
616 Montpelier St	0.41mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,120 (+15%)	2mo	$145,000	$129	49
1 E University Pkwy #410	0.63mi	1/1.0 (-1)	891 (-9%)	5mo	$105,000	$118	47
803 Cator Ave	0.49mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,104 (+13%)	6mo	$67,500	$61	45

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.63% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -5.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.80×
• Total profit: $-7,374
• Equity at exit: $19,383

10-year hold

• IRR: 2.4%
• Equity multiple: 1.16×
• Total profit: $5,786
• Equity at exit: $11,240

Cash invested: $36,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (CITY): 12 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State Maryland: 27 Tenant-Leaning · D+14
• County: — inherits STATE
• City Baltimore: 12 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+58

Just-cause for tenancies > 1 yr.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 21218

• Rents YoY: 1.6%
• Active inventory: 325
• Price-to-rent: 7.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,516 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$682
• Tax from tax record: −$215 /mo · $2,584/yr
• Insurance: −$54
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$318
• Net cashflow: $246

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,204

Max offer price $130,000

Occupancy floor 79%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $32,500
• Closing costs: $3,900
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
612 Chestnut Hill Ave Unit 1 Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	900	$1,999	$2.22	44d	1	0.18mi
600 E 37th St Apt 1 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	720	$1,360	$1.89	16d	1	0.18mi
600 E 37th St Apt 2 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	800	$1,350	$1.69	44d	1	0.18mi
3721 Ellerslie Ave Baltimore, MD	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	894	$1,382	$1.54	2d	1	0.21mi
1040 E 33rd St Baltimore, MD	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	775	$1,525	$1.97	3d	10	0.25mi
615 Homestead St Unit 1B Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	700	$1,225	$1.75	44d	1	0.40mi
3026 Mathews St Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	996	$1,350	$1.36	15d	1	0.48mi
3012 Mathews St Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	996	$1,100	$1.10	18d	1	0.51mi
3221 Guilford Ave Apt A Baltimore, MD	3.0	1.5	1025	$2,925	$2.85	18d	1	0.53mi
1504 Upshire Rd Unit 1E Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,400	$1.40	44d	1	0.58mi
3501 Saint Paul St Baltimore, MD	3.0	1.0–2.5	916	$2,142	$2.34	2d	172	0.59mi
3130 Guilford Ave Apt B Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	700	$1,790	$2.56	18d	1	0.59mi
3126 Guilford Ave Apt A Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	700	$1,770	$2.53	4d	1	0.59mi
956 Argonne Dr Baltimore, MD	1.0–2.0	1.0	662	$1,295	$1.95	4d	6	0.59mi
3221 The Alameda Unit 2 Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	750	$1,200	$1.60	24d	1	0.62mi
3135 N Calvert St Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	1000	$1,450	$1.45	18d	1	0.62mi
1 E University Pkwy Baltimore, MD	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1045	$2,100	$2.01	4d	2	0.64mi
4101 Saint Georges Ave Unit 4212-03 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	742	$750	$1.01	2d	1	0.65mi
4101 Saint Georges Ave Unit 4109-01 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	742	$1,250	$1.68	44d	1	0.65mi
4101 Saint Georges Ave Unit 4212-09 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	742	$825	$1.11	3d	1	0.65mi
815 Gilrubin Ct Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	900	$1,695	$1.88	44d	1	0.66mi
2821 Mathews St Unit 27-668 Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	730	$1,050	$1.44	24d	1	0.66mi
2821 Mathews St Unit 1-729 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	530	$975	$1.84	4d	1	0.66mi
2821 Mathews St Unit 27-666 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	730	$1,050	$1.44	24d	1	0.66mi
2821 Mathews St Unit 1-878 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	530	$975	$1.84	24d	1	0.66mi
812 Nat Ct Apt 12 Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	900	$1,295	$1.44	44d	1	0.67mi
436 Ilchester Ave Unit 2 Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	985	$1,195	$1.21	44d	1	0.68mi
436 Ilchester Ave Unit 1 Baltimore, MD	2.0	2.0	1002	$1,350	$1.35	44d	1	0.68mi
205 E 30th St Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	900	$1,450	$1.61	11d	1	0.72mi
2938 Saint Paul St Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	750	$1,350	$1.80	44d	1	0.80mi
2938 Saint Paul St Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	610	$1,250	$2.05	24d	1	0.80mi
1519 E 28th St Baltimore, MD	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,350	$1.23	44d	1	0.81mi
3811 Canterbury Rd Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0–2.0	975	$2,495	$2.56	13d	5	0.83mi
2933 N Charles St Unit B Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	990	$1,700	$1.72	4d	1	0.84mi
835 E Cold Spring Ln Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.5	997	$1,400	$1.40	24d	1	0.92mi
2535 Greenmount Ave Unit 2 Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	800	$1,195	$1.49	44d	1	0.93mi
112 W University Pkwy Unit 1335981P Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.0	624	$1,923	$3.08	15d	1	0.94mi
105 W 39th St Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	753	$2,250	$2.99	4d	1	0.94mi
1815 E 29th St Baltimore, MD	1.0	1.5	800	$1,015	$1.27	24d	1	0.95mi
2637 Saint Paul St Unit 1A Baltimore, MD	2.0	1.0	850	$1,450	$1.71	4d	1	0.96mi

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-06-15
   days on market $130,000 Active 298 DOM
2. 2026-06-13
   days on market $130,000 Active 296 DOM
3. 2026-06-09
   days on market $130,000 Active 292 DOM
4. 2026-06-08
   days on market $130,000 Active 291 DOM
5. 2026-06-07
   days on market $130,000 Active 290 DOM
6. 2026-06-04
   days on market $130,000 Active 287 DOM
7. 2026-06-03
   days on market $130,000 Active 286 DOM
8. 2026-06-02
   pricedays on market $130,000 Active 285 DOM
9. 2026-06-01
   days on market $132,500 Active 284 DOM
10. 2026-05-31
    days on market $132,500 Active 283 DOM
11. 2026-03-13
    price $132,500 524-char remark

    Show marketing remark (524 chars)

    Sold As-is. This home has potential with a few upgrades. Charming Townhouse in Baltimore City Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse, perfectly situated in the heart of Baltimore City. This home offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with two comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. The property also includes a detached garage with convenient access from the back alleyway, providing extra storage or parking space.

12. 2026-02-19
    status Active 524-char remark

    Show marketing remark (524 chars)

    Sold As-is. This home has potential with a few upgrades. Charming Townhouse in Baltimore City Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse, perfectly situated in the heart of Baltimore City. This home offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with two comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. The property also includes a detached garage with convenient access from the back alleyway, providing extra storage or parking space.

13. 2026-02-15
    historical 524-char remark

    Show marketing remark (524 chars)

    Sold As-is. This home has potential with a few upgrades. Charming Townhouse in Baltimore City Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse, perfectly situated in the heart of Baltimore City. This home offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with two comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. The property also includes a detached garage with convenient access from the back alleyway, providing extra storage or parking space.

14. 2025-11-29
    price $135,000 524-char remark

    Show marketing remark (524 chars)

    Sold As-is. This home has potential with a few upgrades. Charming Townhouse in Baltimore City Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse, perfectly situated in the heart of Baltimore City. This home offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with two comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. The property also includes a detached garage with convenient access from the back alleyway, providing extra storage or parking space.

15. 2025-08-18
    listed $137,500 Active 524-char remark

    Show marketing remark (524 chars)

    Sold As-is. This home has potential with a few upgrades. Charming Townhouse in Baltimore City Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse, perfectly situated in the heart of Baltimore City. This home offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with two comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. The property also includes a detached garage with convenient access from the back alleyway, providing extra storage or parking space.

16. 1988-01-25
    soldstatus $80,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MD · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $2,584 · $215/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,584 · $215/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $18,192
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,282
• − Property taxes: −$2,584
• − Insurance: −$650
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,455
• − Management: −$1,455
• − Depreciation: −$3,782
• Taxable income: $984
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$236
• After-tax cash flow: $2,721/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Baltimore City Public Schools
• NCES district ID: 2400090
• Math proficiency: 7% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 16% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $42,108
• Composite: 10.08/100
• National rank: #9805
• State rank: #24 of 24 in MD

Livability — Baltimore

• Score: 76/100
• State rank: #90
• US rank: #3396

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A- Crime F Employment C Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings D-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Baltimore, MD
• County: Baltimore City · 558,601 people
• City population: 588,727
• Metro: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
• Population (ZIP): 44,014
• Household income: $62,488
• Rent vs Own: 51.9% rent · 48.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 2564.0

Population outlook (Baltimore County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 624,249 people
• By 2030: 621,541 · -0.4%
• By 2040: 609,756 · -2.3%
• By 2050: 597,249 · -4.3%
• By 2075: 552,236 · -11.5%
• By 2100: 513,934 · -17.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 60% White 26% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 5% Asian 5%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Italian 1% Scotch-Irish 1%
• Foreign-born: 10% · Canada, China, South Korea
• Languages at home: 87% English-only · Spanish 4% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Chinese 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Baltimore

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+73.0) · D 85.2% · R 12.2% · Other 2.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -2.5pp toward R · 2008: 75.5pp · 2024: 73.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+73.0 2020: D+76.6 2016: D+74.6 2012: D+76.4 2008: D+75.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -463.14%
• Current HPI: 292.3986
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.63%
• Metro: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.97%
• F500 in state: 12

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MD)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Aerospace / Defense	1	$71B
▸Utilities	1	$25B
▸Hotels	1	$24B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$7B
▸Real Estate	1	$6B
▸Chemicals	1	$2B

Price history

+65.6% since first listed

6 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-13 Price Changed $132,500 BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-02-19 Relisted — BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-02-15 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-11-29 Price Changed $135,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-08-18 Listed $137,500 BRIGHT MLS
• 1988-01-25 Sold (Public Records) $80,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,584 · +5.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.