Welcome to 244 N Rose St - a bright, welcoming three-story rowhome in one of Baltimore’s most convenient, well-connected spots. If you’re after the energy of city living with the ease of low maintenance, this place strikes the balance: close to everything, yet comfortable enough to unwind at the end of the day. Inside, you’ll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and about 1,560 total square feet. There’s roughly 1,040 square feet above grade plus 520 square feet below grade that adds flexible space for a home office, gym, or media room. Natural light moves through the home all day, giving the open main level a warm, airy feel. The kitchen pairs function and style with granite counters, stainless appliances, and plenty of room for everyday cooking or hosting friends. Upstairs, laundry on the bedroom level makes daily routines simple. What really sets this home apart is the location. You’re minutes to downtown, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and major routes like I-95, I-895, and Route 40 - commuting and getting around the city couldn’t be easier. It’s a connected neighborhood that still feels charming and livable. Love the outdoors? Patterson Park is close by with walking paths, sports fields, community events, and skyline views. And when you’re ready to explore, Fells Point, Canton, and Harbor East are nearby with great dining, shopping, nightlife, and waterfront fun. Think oysters on Thames Street, coffee at Ceremony, and weekend strolls along the water. For first-time buyers, renters ready to own, or anyone looking for a move-in-ready city home with minimal upkeep, 244 N Rose St delivers comfort, convenience, and a vibrant Baltimore lifestyle - all in one place.
Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.
To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.
When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.
Roam has compiled available listings with low-rate assumable mortgages for you to browse. To get started, enter the city, state, zip code, or school district you’re interested in purchasing in. Utilize the search filters to narrow down your search. Click “Save search” to save your search preferences and activate listing notifications—we’ll email you as soon as new listings match your criteria.
Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.
When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.
Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.
Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.
Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.
