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Historic Building in Federal Hill

1401 LIGHT St, Baltimore, MD 21230

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$850,000

Adaptable building with historical character in a desirable location.

Type:Commercial

HighLights

Prime Federal Hill location with high walkability (96 Walk Score) and excellent transit (71 Transit Score) offering immediate access to downtown Baltimore.
Flexible OR‑1 zoning allows for a wide range of uses including office, medical, residential care, daycare, and live/work configurations.
Historic building with architectural significance as a former Enoch Pratt Free Library branch providing unique character and prominence.
Solid construction, high ceilings, and substantial natural light create a functional layout with the potential to add a second floor.
Located in Federal Hill, a stable and desirable submarket known for long‑term value retention.
Adaptable building suitable for investors, developers, or owner‑users seeking a property with historical character and enduring utility.

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Jonathan D Kirk

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For Sale

$850,000

Adaptable building with historical character in a desirable location.

Type:Commercial

Added:: Apr 24, 2026
Days on Market:: 52
Last Refresh:: Apr 24 at 3:25 pm

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General Information

Standard status: Active
Property subtype: Commercial

Building Details

Year Built: 1880

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Jonathan D Kirk

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Listing office EXP Realty, LLC

Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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HighLights

Prime Federal Hill location with high walkability (96 Walk Score) and excellent transit (71 Transit Score) offering immediate access to downtown Baltimore.
Flexible OR‑1 zoning allows for a wide range of uses including office, medical, residential care, daycare, and live/work configurations.
Historic building with architectural significance as a former Enoch Pratt Free Library branch providing unique character and prominence.
Solid construction, high ceilings, and substantial natural light create a functional layout with the potential to add a second floor.
Located in Federal Hill, a stable and desirable submarket known for long‑term value retention.
Adaptable building suitable for investors, developers, or owner‑users seeking a property with historical character and enduring utility.

Overview

Located on Light Street in Federal Hill, 1401 Light St is a historic commercial property. Originally one of the first branches of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, the building has architectural significance. The property is zoned OR-1 (Office Residential), allowing for professional and institutional uses such as offices, medical or wellness services, residential care facilities, child or adult day care, and live/work configurations. Residential or mixed-use conversion is possible, subject to zoning approval. The building features a functional layout, high ceilings, natural light, and solid construction. There is the possibility of adding a second floor to increase the usable square footage. The location benefits from foot traffic, access to downtown Baltimore, and proximity to residential and retail amenities. Federal Hill is a stable submarket, supporting business operations and long-term value retention. The bike score is 66, the walk score is 96, and the transit score is 71.

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City: Baltimore
County: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Longitude: -76.6117101
Latitude: 39.2741067

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Office buildings
MD
Baltimore
21230
1401 LIGHT St

What type of property is this?

Office building - Adaptable building with historical character in a desirable location.

Where is this office building located?

The property is located at 1401 LIGHT St Baltimore, MD.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $850,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime Federal Hill location with high walkability (96 Walk Score) and excellent transit (71 Transit Score) offering immediate access to downtown Baltimore.; Flexible OR‑1 zoning allows for a wide range of uses including office, medical, residential care, daycare, and live/work configurations.; Historic building with architectural significance as a former Enoch Pratt Free Library branch providing unique character and prominence.