Poe Family Home Drops to $1.8M in Ruxton

BALTIMORE, MD — This Ruxton home is said to be connected to the family of celebrated Baltimore poet Edgar Allan Poe. His cousin Philip Livingston Poe, a banker, reportedly resided in this home uptown.

Spanning more than 7,000 square feet, the house is ideal for entertainers, with a bar off the kitchen and a wet bar in the master suite, plus a great room that could be used as a ballroom. Built in 1875, the mansion has since been updated with modern features like zoned heating.

It was listed last summer for nearly $2.5 million. Now it's back with a lower asking price: $1.8 million.

Address: 1818 Ruxton Rd., Baltimore, Maryland

• Price: $1,800,000
• Square Feet: 7106
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1875
• Features: UPDATED CIRCA 1875 MANSION IN RUXTON &FORMER HOME TO THE EDGAR ALLAN POE FAMILY HAS ELEGANCE &CHARM OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE, BUT ALL THE MODERN AMENITIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY!HISTORIC ESTATE FEATS 6 BEDRMS,7 FIREPLACES,+/-7100 SQ FT,+/- 2 ACRES &AU-PAIR SUITE!RECENT UPDATES INCL:HI-VELOCITY HVAC W/8 ZONES,KITCHEN & BATHS!IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING W/GRAND BALL/GREAT RM!BROCHURE AVAILABLE IN VIEW DOCS!

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