Original Northwood

Welcome to 1213 Roundhill Road, a beautifully maintained stone-and-brick Colonial designed by John Ahlers. Offering nearly 3,000 square feet of total living space, this home is perfectly situated in the highly desirable Original Northwood neighborhood—a neighborhood celebrated for its Olmstedian-inspired planning, lush tree-lined streets, distinctive architecture, and strong sense of community. This exceptional detached 3-bedroom, 3½-bath home with two additional finished rooms in the lower level, provides exceptional flexibility for today’s lifestyle, multigenerational living, guests, or home offices.
Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors and an inviting living room centered around a working fireplace with its original mantel, complemented by a bay window with a built-in seat and surrounding display shelving. The thoughtfully designed kitchen features custom cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, a stone-composite sink, a separate stone-composite butler sink, a compactor, and granite countertops, along with a cozy breakfast area that flows naturally into a spectacular greenhouse/solarium filled with charm.
Light-filled living and dining spaces create an inviting atmosphere for both everyday living and entertaining. A beautifully appointed designer half bath features matching marble flooring, walls and elegant European fixtures.
The upper level offers a distinctive and spacious primary suite with six windows, comprising two rooms, closets, and a center alcove. The renovated primary bathroom includes custom-built cabinetry, an oversized sink. An additional bedroom, featuring four windows and picturesque views, is accompanied by a full bathroom.
The fully finished lower level adds valuable living space with two additional rooms that can be used as home offices, a playroom, fitness area, workshop, guest accommodations. Also included, is a pantry with an additional refrigerator with freezer. A full bathroom with a shower and terracotta tile flooring, along with a dedicated laundry room, and lots of storage completes this versatile level.
Outside, enjoy one of the larger yards in Original Northwood, professionally designed by a landscape architect. The private rear yard features two patio/terrace areas, outdoor lighting, and low-maintenance landscaping, creating an inviting setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or quiet relaxation. Under the greenhouse/solarium is a brick-walled, cement floored locked storage area with file cabinets and room for outdoor furniture, ladders, and tools. A one-car brick garage with a slate roof, along with ample off-street parking, adds convenience.
Additional highlights include a slate roof, replaced gutters, attic storage, central air conditioning, a new natural gas boiler installed in 2026, and a new water heater installed in 2025.
Ideally situated for access to Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Maryland, Morgan State University, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, Penn Station, Herring Run Park, and Northwood Commons, 1213 Roundhill Road offers the rare combination of architectural character, generous living space, outdoor privacy, modern updates, and an exceptional Baltimore City location. 1213 Roundhill Road is a distinctive home offering timeless character, thoughtful improvements, and remarkable flexibility in one of Baltimore’s most treasured residential neighborhoods.