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Middletown 21769
205 FRANKLIN STREET
$425,000
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205 FRANKLIN STREET

MIDDLETOWN, MD 21769
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
2,580 Ft²
$2,605
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Built in 1958 and tucked into the heart of historic Middletown, this distinctive all-brick rancher has a story all its own. Offering approximately 2,580 finished square feet-1,440 above grade and 1,140 finished below grade-on a .73-acre corner lot, the home was custom built by its original owners and reflects craftsmanship, character, and thoughtful design throughout.

Tall ceilings and custom built-ins immediately set this home apart. The main level offers three spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and the comfort of radiant floor heating. The dining room features a built-in hutch and a clever pass-through connecting the kitchen and dining room with original rotating doors that close when not in use-a charming detail that speaks to the thoughtful design of the home. Main-level laundry is conveniently located in the kitchen.

Just off the dining room, a screened porch creates a natural extension of the living space for dining and entertaining, while a rear covered porch offers another place to enjoy the outdoors.

At the heart of the home is a dramatic masonry fireplace, centrally positioned and extending through both the main and lower levels. On the main level, it anchors a remarkable family room where a vaulted, beamed ceiling adds distinctive mid-century character with hints of Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design. The fireplace continues into the lower-level family room, creating an architectural connection between the two living spaces. A tall, narrow vertical window beside the main-level entrance further complements the home's design.

One of the home's most interesting features is the way its 1,440-square-foot main level and 1,140-square-foot finished lower level each have their own private exterior entrance. The lower level substantially expands the living space with a large second family room, full bath, and multiple finished flex rooms, several featuring high-set windows that bring in natural light. These versatile spaces offer options for guest accommodations, home offices, hobbies, or other uses. One was originally used as a photography darkroom for developing film-a unique detail that adds another layer to the home's story. With its separate exterior entrance, full bath, and generous finished space, the lower level provides an opportunity to create a more private, independent living area depending on the next owner's needs and applicable requirements.

An extra-long attached one-car garage provides room for parking, storage, hobbies, or projects. A fold-away wall-mounted ironing board is another clever feature tucked into the home. Radiant heating within the main-level flooring provides warmth underfoot while also allowing heat to radiate into portions of the spaces below, including the garage beneath the dining room.

Outside, the .73-acre corner lot offers off-street parking with access from more than one side, a large storage shed, and a private recreational court complete with a basketball hoop and markings for tennis and pickleball. Basketball and tennis have been enjoyed here through four generations, adding another chapter to the property's history.

All of this is within walking distance of schools, downtown Main Street, shops, restaurants, community amenities, and much of what makes historic Middletown special.

This isn't a cookie-cutter rancher. It was never intended to be. It's a custom-built home with architectural personality, flexible living spaces, and details that tell a story.

Perhaps the most meaningful part of that story is the land itself. The home was built on a portion of the original family farm-land that once extended across what is now home to Middletown Primary School, the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company, and Remsberg Park. Today, this property remains a tangible piece of that history.

For the first time, it's ready for its next chapter.
Unit Size
2,580 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.73 acres
Price per sqft
$165
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$517
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1958

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Last updated: 17 days ago (Bright MLS #MDFR2089292)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 27, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Sep 25, 2026 Listed by RE/MAX Results $425,000
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 2
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
Fireplaces: 2
Basement: Daylight, Full
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 2580
Square Footage Source: $0
Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1958
Levels: 2
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Construction Materials: Brick
Lot Size Area: 32000
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.73
Lot Size Square Feet: 32000
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $427,000
Tax Annual Amount: $6,209
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
Heating Type: Radiant, Other
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1958
  • Effective Year Built: 1958
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 9
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 2
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 2
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 3
  • Basement Area: 300
  • Garage Type: 17
  • Garage Square Area: 264
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 32,000
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,000
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,600
  • Total Building Area: 1,440
  • Gross Building Area: 1,440
  • Building Area: 1,440
  • Building Area Measurement: T

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 1
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,740
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 5
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: MIDDLETOWN
  • Land Acres: 0000000735
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: R-C001
  • Legal Description 1: LT 160 X 200 FRANKLIN ST. MIDDLETOWN

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Frederick County Public Schools
  • Census Tract: 752601

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 65B 15 1128
  • Account Number: 143864
  • District: 03
  • Parcel: 03-143864
  • Municipality: MIDDLETOWN
  • Latitude: 39.4385
  • Longitude: -77.5425

    Address

  • Full Address: 205 Franklin St
  • Address - House Number: 205
  • Address - Street Name: Franklin
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MD
  • City Name: Middletown
  • Carrier Code: R007
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 7941
  • Zip Code: 21769

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $432,539
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 005

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1002
  • Valuation Date: Sep 21, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 90
  • Final Value: 467,462
  • High Value: 514,319
  • Low Value: 420,606

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $310,000
  • Market Land Value: $88,100
  • Market Improvement Value: $221,900

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $310,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $88,100
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $221,900

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 205 Franklin Street built and last sold?
The property at 205 Franklin Street was built in 1958 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 205 Franklin Street is $440,791.
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