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Address

205 Franklin Street, Middletown, MD

Listing Type

ACTIVE

Price

$ 425,000

Property Attributes

MLS#MDFR2089292
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status ACTIVE
CountyFREDERICK
CityMiddletown
NeighborhoodMiddletown
Zip21769
StyleRanch/Rambler
Year Built1958
Taxes$ 6209
Price$ 425,000
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage2580
Lot Size0.73 Acres

Data Source:

Bright MLS

Property Description

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 feet1,440 above grade and 1,140 finished below gradeon 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 usea 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 homes design. One of the homes 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 filma unique detail that adds another layer to the homes 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 owners 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 propertys 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 isnt a cookie-cutter rancher. It was never intended to be. Its 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 farmland 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, its ready for its next chapter. **Full listing & photos will be available 9/24. Showings to begin 9/25, not before.**

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Middletown Elementary School	Middletown Middle School	Middletown High School

Price History
9/19/2026	Listed $425,000

General Features

Living Area	2580
Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Radiant,Other
Cooling	Ductless/Mini-Split
Possession	Settlement
Roof	Flat
Zoning	R
Garage Spaces	1.00
Architectural Style	Ranch/Rambler
Construction Materials	Brick
School District	FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Year Built	1958
Levels	2
Tax Year	2026
Ownership	Fee Simple
Cool Fuel	Electric
Accessibility	None
County	FREDERICK
New Construction	No
Property Type	Residential
HOA	No
Subdivision Name	MIDDLETOWN
Garage Y/N	Yes
Water Access Y/N	No
Other Structures	Above Grade,Below Grade
Full Baths	2
Status	ACTIVE
Directions	At the corner of Franklin and Fireman’s Way.
City	MIDDLETOWN
Senior Community Y/N	No
Lot Size Units	Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet	32000.00
Tax Assessed Value	427000.0
Tax Annual Amount	6209.0
Structure Type	Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N	No
Bathrooms Full Main Level	1
Bathrooms Count Main Level	1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG	295.14
Avg. Electric Per Month	118.0
Vacation Rental Y/N	No
Avg. Water Per Month	53.0
Total SQFT	2880
Standard Status	Active
Year Built Source	Assessor

Interior Features

Heating Fuel	Oil,Electric
Basement	Daylight,Full
Total Fireplaces	2
Fireplace Features	Mantel(s),Wood
Hot Water	Electric
Basement (Y/N)	Yes
Heating Y/N	Yes
Fireplace Y/N	Yes
Above Grade Finished Area	1440
Central Air Y/N	No
Total Bedrooms	3
Below Grade Finished Area	1140
Main Level Bedrooms	3
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
LivingAreaSource	Estimated
Below Grade Unfin Area Units	Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT	300
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source	Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Source	Estimated
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 1	1
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels	1
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1	1.00
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels	1
Above Grade Finished Area Source	Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
Total Baths	2
Avg. Heating Oil Per Month	358.0

Exterior Features

Pool	No Pool
Water Source	Public
Total Parking Spaces	6
Garage Features	Garage - Front Entry
Type of Parking	Attached Garage,Off Street
Foundation Details	Slab
Water View Y/N	No
Lot Size Acres	0.73
Lot Size Source	Assessor
Waterfront Y/N	No
Land Assessed Value	106500.00
Navigable Water Y/N	No
Water Oriented Y/N	No
# of Attached Garage Spaces	1
Off Street - # of Spaces	5