About this home

4817 W. Forest Park Avenue | Baltimore, MD: A Diamond in the Rough Just Waiting to Shine Again! Calling all investors, renovators, and visionaries! If you've ever watched This Old House and thought, "I could do that!" or admired Mike Rowe tackling the kind of dirty jobs most people run from, here's your opportunity to roll up your sleeves and turn a diamond in the rough into something extraordinary! There's something special about Baltimore's Forest Park community. With its charming homes, mature trees, and wonderful variety of architectural styles, this neighborhood is filled with character, history, and individuality. No two homes seem quite alike, and that's part of its appeal. 4817 W. Forest Park Avenue is ready to reclaim its place among these neighborhood treasures! Situated directly across the street from Forest Park Golf Course, this property offers an appealing location, a generous yard, and an abundance of possibilities for someone with the imagination and resources to bring it back to life. Step inside and let your creativity take over! The main level offers surprisingly generous living space, providing a blank canvas to reimagine the floor plan, restore its original charm, and incorporate the modern conveniences today's buyers appreciate. A bonus room at the rear of the home, complete with a half bath, adds flexibility, while main-level laundry hookups offer convenience. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with attic space offering plenty of additional storage. The basement is an unfinished cellar, and a newer roof is another noteworthy feature as you begin planning your transformation. Outside, the generous yard opens the door to even more possibilities! Imagine beautiful landscaping, inviting outdoor entertaining spaces, gardens, or a peaceful backyard retreat. With the golf course just across the street and the distinctive charm of Forest Park surrounding you, there's plenty of inspiration to work with. Let's be clear: This home needs a FULL REHABILITATION and is being sold STRICTLY AS-IS. The seller will make NO repairs. This is not a weekend paint-and-patch project. It's a substantial renovation opportunity for someone prepared to put in the work, make the investment, and unlock the property's potential. Whether your vision is to renovate and resell, create an investment property, or restore a character-filled home from the ground up, this is your chance to take something overlooked and make it unforgettable! The best transformations begin with someone who can see beyond what a property is today and recognize what it could become tomorrow. Are you ready to turn potential into profit? Bring your contractor, your creativity, and your renovation plans. Schedule your private showing and discover the possibilities waiting behind these doors. Every great home has a story. This one is waiting for its comeback-and with the right vision, 4817 W. Forest Park Avenue is destined to shine again!

Facts and features

Schools

• Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.6 mi

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• Gods Little Cherubs Elementary School

  elementary · K-3 · 0.7 mi

• Forest Park High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.0 mi

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• Gods Little Cherubs Elementary School

  elementary · K-3 · 0.7 mi

• The New All Sts. Parish School

  middle · 6-8 · 0.8 mi

• Windsor Hills Elementary School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.9 mi

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Price history

• Oct 23, 2026 · Listed$170,000

Tax history

• 2026$4,631 tax · $197,200 assessed
• 2025$4,563 tax · $197,200 assessed
• 2024$4,313 tax · $194,300 assessed
• 2023$4,062 tax · $172,967 assessed
• 2022$3,830 tax · $162,300 assessed
• 2021$3,755 tax · $159,133 assessed
• 2020$2,919 tax · $155,967 assessed
• 2019$2,811 tax · $152,800 assessed

Home value

$256,200

• Cotality$256,200
• Collateral Analytics$414,000
• Quantarium$173,147

Where it is