257 S Potomac Street • Hagerstown, MD 21740

$170,000 Beds: 3 • Baths: 1 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 1344 • MLS ID: MDWA2037196 • Subdivision: DOWNTOWN HAGERSTOWN • School Dist: WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Welcome Home to 257 South Potomac Street! This historic property sits right off the heart(just steps!) from Hagerstown's downtown square , boasting the best of the towns restaurants, entertainment, transportation, services, and more! In addition to the street parking, the home has 3-5 parking spaces at the rear of the yard, off the back alley. Walking inside, prospects are greeted with a traditional dedicated living room, and separate dining room before entering the spacious kitchen. A separate laundry area and main-floor bathroom are in the very rear of the main floor. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, the Primary bathroom, and a large attic offering ample storage space, and the potential for a 4th bedroom conversion. This property is also well maintained and affordable! The architecturally shingled roof is roughly 10 years old, and the home boasts LOW property taxes. The basement is partially finished, with 3 storage rooms and tall ceilings The property is zoned "Residential-Office" , which according to the city, allows for commercial office space(in addition to residential). There may be other allowed uses, call the city to confirm. Don't wait! This one won't last long! Call today to schedule your private tour. View this listing at: http://dougkarn.com/mls=MDWA2037196

Property Features

  • Taxes: $2,286
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Architectural Shingle
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Parking Notes: 4 Total Parking Spaces
  • Special View Info: City
  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.06 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Hot Water,Radiator
  • Fuel Type: Oil
  • Cooling: None
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Number of Rooms: 11
  • Municipality: Hagerstown
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Fencing Description: Chain Link
  • Location Description: Downtown
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 4
  • Appliances: Washer,Dryer,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Microwave,Stove,Oven/Range - Electric
  • Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Basement,Laundry,Storage Room,Utility Room,Attic,Primary Bathroom,Half Bath
  • Basement: Outside Entrance,Interior Access,Partially Finished,Windows
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1344
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1344
  • Exterior: Outbuilding(s)
  • Interior: Attic,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Pantry,Primary Bath(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Carpet
  • Utilities: Electric Available,Under Ground,Cable TV,Natural Gas Available

School Information

  • High School: SOUTH HAGERSTOWN
  • Middle School: E RUSSELL HICKS
  • Elementary School: BESTER
  • School District: WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Printed June 15, 2026


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