There's something wonderfully fitting about finding a home with this much Baltimore character on a street that shares the neighborhood's name. Built in 1905, 708 Reservoir Street is a beautiful example of what makes Reservoir Hill so special. Grand architecture, original details, pocket parks tucked between the blocks, and a genuine sense of community that still feels very much alive.
From the sidewalk, the home immediately catches your eye with its warm red brick, arched architectural details, a classic brownstone stoop, and a beautiful projecting bay window. Step inside, and that turn-of-the-century character continues with soaring ceilings, exposed brick, gorgeous hardwood floors, and decorative marble fireplaces.
The main level flows from a spacious living room into a large dining room, with the main staircase creating a natural separation between the two. Beyond is a generous kitchen with granite countertops and cabinetry reaching all the way to the ceiling, plus a laundry closet.
And in keeping with a home of this era, there is even a second staircase tucked toward the back of the house, one of those charming details you simply do not find in newer homes. Take either staircase to the second floor, where two generously sized bedrooms share a large full bathroom with a separate shower and Jacuzzi tub.
Continue to the third floor, where you'll find another spacious bedroom, a newly renovated full bathroom, and a bonus room that could become so much more than a closet. Think dressing room, home office, nursery, workout space, or whatever fits your life best.
The basement stretches nearly the full length of the house, offering plenty of additional storage, but some of the home's best surprises are waiting out back. A revamped wood deck overlooks a sweet garden, while a private parking pad with an electronic gate makes city parking wonderfully easy.
Just beyond the backyard is one of Reservoir Hill's pocket parks, giving you an unexpected patch of green right outside your gate. The current owners have also completed a long list of thoughtful updates, including replacing all of the front-facing windows, revamping the rear deck, replacing the garage door motor, renovating the third-floor bathroom, and more.
But some of the best things about living here have nothing to do with the house itself. It's the neighbors who gather at 5:05 pm every Friday to mark the end of the week...the neighbor who has made it his personal mission to keep the pocket park behind the house, Newington Triangle Park, immaculate...The little rituals, familiar faces, and pride people take in the block they call home.
And with a new Streets Market coming to the neighborhood, there is even more to look forward to. 708 Reservoir Street is more than a beautiful old Baltimore rowhome. It is a chance to become part of a neighborhood that still feels wonderfully and unmistakably like a neighborhood.
