West Towson, 21204
West Towson is the neighborhood of Colonials and Cape Cods between downtown Towson and Ruxton, around West Joppa Road and Charles Street Avenue. Homes don't come up often, so the listings grid below shows everything for sale in 21204, which takes in West Towson. Under the grid: the streets, the houses, and what to check in one built 80 or 90 years ago.
Newest Homes for Sale in 21204, Including West Towson
All listings comply with the Fair Housing Act and Bright MLS rules.
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,280 SqFt$699,999New812 CHESTNUT GLEN GRTH, Baltimore, MD 21204
MLS# MDBC2180550
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Single Family Home
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3 Beds 4 Baths 2,068 SqFt$699,000New601 DEBAUGH AVE, Towson, MD 21204
MLS# MDBC2180416
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Single Family Home
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,341 SqFt$759,900New806 CHESTNUT GLEN GRTH, Towson, MD 21204
MLS# MDBC2179898
Listed by Cummings & Co Realtors
Single Family Home
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3 Beds 3 Baths 2,068 SqFt$545,000New1620 ALSTON RD, Towson, MD 21204
MLS# MDBC2180570
Listed by Keller Williams Legacy
Single Family Home
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5 Beds 7 Baths 7,216 SqFt$1,995,000New - 1/72 72
6 Beds 4 Baths 3,540 SqFt$839,000Coming Soon1428A W JOPPA RD, Baltimore, MD 21204
MLS# MDBC2179566
Listed by Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Single Family Home
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4 Beds 5 Baths 5,885 SqFt$1,095,000Pending2 ROCKLAND VUE CT, Ruxton, MD 21204
MLS# MDBC2180102
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Single Family Home
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0.27 Acres Lot$250,000New1006 DULANEY VALLEY RD, Towson, MD 21204
MLS# MDBC2180338
Listed by Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc.
Commercial
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2 Beds 2 Baths 1,251 SqFt$225,000New
Where West Towson is
West Towson sits on the west side of downtown Towson, roughly along West Joppa Road and Charles Street Avenue and the streets between them. Downtown Towson and its courthouse, shops and restaurants are on the east side; Ruxton and Riderwood are to the west. Charles Street (MD 139) is the main road south toward the city, and the Beltway is a few minutes north.
A few landmarks nearby: GBMC and the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center along Charles Street and Osler Drive, Towson University to the southeast, and Lake Roland Park a short drive southwest. The eastern blocks are an easy walk to downtown. Farther west, most people drive.
Southland Hills is a smaller section on the downtown side with its own voluntary neighborhood association. Southland Hills listings
The homes
West Towson is almost all single-family houses: brick and frame Colonials, Cape Cods, cottages and some later ranches and split-levels, most of them from the 1920s to the 1950s. Lots are bigger than in the rowhome neighborhoods south of Towson University, usually with a driveway and a back yard. You won't find condo buildings or new subdivisions inside the neighborhood.
Because few homes sell here in a typical year, I watch the streets around it too. These searches show what's for sale nearby:
- All homes for sale in 21204 (Towson west of York Road, Ruxton and Riderwood)
- Detached homes in Towson, $500K to $900K
- Ruxton homes for sale and Riderwood homes for sale
What to check in a West Towson house
A house built in 1938 can be great, but it has had 85 years of owners. I've managed rentals since 2014, and these are the items I look at first:
- Oil tank. Many of these homes heated with oil at some point. Get a tank sweep, especially for buried tanks.
- Sewer lateral. Older clay or cast-iron lines and big trees are a bad mix. Scope it.
- Electrical service. Small panels and leftover knob-and-tube wiring are common in this era.
- Additions and finished basements. Ask whether they were permitted. Baltimore County permit records are public.
- Windows and insulation. Original windows are charming and drafty. Budget for heating costs accordingly.
Questions buyers ask me
Where is West Towson?
Just west of downtown Towson, around West Joppa Road and Charles Street Avenue, between downtown and Ruxton. The ZIP code is 21204.
What kind of homes are in West Towson?
Mostly single-family houses from the 1920s to the 1950s: brick and frame Colonials, Cape Cods and cottages on lots that are larger than you'll find in Rodgers Forge, with driveways and yards. Southland Hills, a smaller section on the downtown side, has its own neighborhood association.
Is there an HOA in West Towson?
Most West Towson homes don't have a mandatory HOA. Southland Hills has a neighborhood association, and membership isn't required. Always check the listing and title work for any covenants.
How does West Towson compare with Ruxton and Rodgers Forge?
West Towson is detached houses on mid-size lots, close enough to walk to downtown from the eastern blocks. Ruxton has bigger lots, more estates and higher prices. Rodgers Forge is brick rowhomes south of Towson University.
Which schools serve West Towson?
West Towson is in Baltimore County Public Schools. School boundaries change, so check any address with BCPS's school locator before you buy.
About me
I'm Mike Fielder, a Baltimore Realtor and Sales Director of The Key Home Team at Cummings & Co. Realtors, licensed since June 2016. I've sold 190 homes worth more than $56 million, and I've run Property Management of Baltimore since 2014, so I know what repairs really cost. I live in Lake Evesham and work across Maryland and parts of Pennsylvania.
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