517 S Macon St
Baltimore, MD 21224
$250,000

$2,162/mo at 6.5%
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Compared to a new mortgage.
Interest rate
6.5% 5.25%

Monthly payment
$2,162 $1,824

Term length
26 y 8 mo

Lifetime savings
$108,329

About this home

Discover the charm of this 2-bedroom, 3-bath home nestled in the heart of Greektown, a neighborhood rich in history and renewed with a modern vibe. The inviting ceramic tile vestibule leads into an open-concept living and dining area, highlighted by a beautiful stained-glass transom window, warm hardwood floors, and a soft, neutral color palette. The well-designed kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, recessed lighting, and a ceiling fan, with direct access to the private courtyard patio, an ideal space for outdoor dining, container gardening, or a pet-friendly retreat. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is filled with natural light from the bow window and features two closets and an updated en suite bath with both a soaking tub and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom, a full bath with a tub-shower combination, and plush carpeting complete this level. The finished lower level expands the living area with a versatile recreation room, a space easily adaptable as a third bedroom if desired, with wood-inspired laminate flooring, a full bath, and a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer. With its proximity to Johns Hopkins Bayview, Brewers Hill, Canton, and major routes I-895 and I-95, this home offers a wonderful blend of convenience, community, and city living. Note: Select interior photos have been virtually staged.

2 bedroom
3 bathroom
1,960 sqft
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Built in 1920
Townhouse
A/C
Neighborhood
About Roam

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.

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Last updated: Dec 05, 2025 10:07 am
Listing agent: Victoria Northrop (443) 745-1606
Listing provided courtesy of: Northrop Realty, (410) 531-0321
Details provided by BRIGHT and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #MDBA2188738
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