553 Highland Way • Hagerstown, MD 21740

$309,900 Beds: 4 • Baths: 2 full • Sq. Feet: 2432 • MLS ID: MDWA2031484 • Subdivision: CITY PARK • School Dist: WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Back on the market due to Buyers cold feet in regard to owning a historic home. This home has been upgraded with additional central support beams so home can stand another 100 years. Electric has been brought up to code. HVAC has been serviced. Adorable bungalow just steps from Hagerstown’s Historic City Park. Picture yourself taking morning walks through the park or relaxing on a bench with your coffee. Cozy up on the inviting front porch before stepping inside — a gracious foyer welcomes you and opens to a spacious main level with beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire home. The large living room features a charming fireplace surrounded by built-ins and French doors leading to the front porch. The formal dining room is ready for hosting holiday dinners and gatherings. The kitchen was remodeled prior to the current owner and offers plenty of cabinetry, upgraded stainless steel appliances, and custom countertops. Enjoy your morning coffee in the bright breakfast room with a bay window that fills the space with natural light. One of the best features of this home is the expansive screened-in porch that stretches across the entire back of the house and overlooks the large backyard — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, along with a full bath. One bedroom offers access to the third-floor loft, making an ideal office, craft room, playroom, or quiet reading nook. Recent updates completed in 2022 include: • New gutters • New radon mitigation system • New gas hot water heater • Fresh interior paint. Conveniently located near I-70 and I-81, this home offers charm, character, and modern updates — all in a prime location near the park. Significant improvements have already been made, the home now being offered As-Is. View this listing at: http://dougkarn.com/mls=MDWA2031484

Property Features

  • Taxes: $4,938
  • Basement: Yes
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Parking Notes: 1 Total Parking Spaces
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.12 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Number of Rooms: 15
  • Municipality: Hagerstown
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade
  • Fencing Description: Wood
  • Location Description: Downtown
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave,Disposal,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Laundry,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Bonus Room,Screened Porch
  • Basement: Full
  • SQFT Total Finished: 2432
  • SQFT Above Finished: 2432
  • Interior: Built-Ins,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Galley,Kitchen - Gourmet,Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops,Wood Floors
  • Flooring: Hardwood

School Information

  • School District: WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Printed March 11, 2026


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