Annapolis MD Historic Homes Blog

The market had been fairly thin...not too many Historic Annapolis MD Homes for Sale in the past year, and now there are some great ones available. I'd be honored to help you explore the market for the home you are searching for: Please call me when you are ready and I'll be your Historic Home Specialist.

All the homes for sale in the Historic Annapolis MD District are listed on the button on the Home Page that says Search Historic Homes.

Thinking of Selling? Great reason to call for a free market analysis and consultation.

Have a great home finding experience.

Ellis

410.260.2817 Office

Hello all,

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Many thanks,

Ellis Richman

Certified Historic Homes Specialist

Well, here we are at the bottom of the supposed real estate slump. Homes sales down nationwide. Why? The media. My opinion only of course. I think you’ll see the market really take an upturn nationwide bit by bit as the election gets closer. Why? The current administration and powers that control the media make it a home for sale buyer’s market or seller’s market.

Maybe the home sales market will continue to decline at the end of the year, but I would not bet on it.

Good news! The home for sale at 183 Prince George Street in Historic Annapolis MD just sold for 1.24 million. Yes buyers are still buying. If you’d like to get your home sold, please give me a call and I’ll discuss some marketing strategies with you.

Best,

Ellis Richman

Certified Historic Home Specialist

Annapolis, MD

Guess what? The home for sale at 183 Prince George Street, a.k.a. the James Iglehart Residence has a surprise history question:

What Civil War Captain continued to sink Union ships for over four months after the end of the war?

Captain James Waddell, of Prince George Street. The connection? James Iglehart's daughter Ann married Captain Waddell, who built the home at the end of Prince George Street at College Avenue.

If you got this question right, congratulations you really know your Annapolis history.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's question: What happened to the fireplace mantle in the ORIGINAL Governor's Mansion, and where was the ORIGINAL Governor's Mansion located? (if you know the answer to either of these questions, please post on the reply link).

Annapolis MD Real Estate at its finest: FABULOUS NEW HISTORIC DISTRICT LISTING IN ANNAPOLIS MD!

Annapolitans take Deed!
The James Iglehart Residence (1853), with William Paca House & Gardens View

Annapolis, Maryland -- Seven score and 17 years ago, the construction of the James Iglehart Residence of 183 Prince George Street broke ground. In fact, this remarkable 1850 Historic Annapolis residence, which is located directly across from the famous William Paca House and Gardens, speaks volumes – especially now that it is a slice of Historic Annapolis’ history that someone can actually own. “In-Deed” in Historic Annapolis, the James Iglehart Residence was recently placed on the market for sale for $1,395,000.

The mansion has a rich past: A prominent merchant, Mr. Iglehart began construction in 1850, and completion took almost 3 years. Iglehart’s home is described in historian and author Hester Dorsey Richardson’s book entitled “Side Lights on Maryland History.” Mr. Richardson describes James Iglehart “as a leading inhabitant of the capitol city, whose fine mansion on Prince George’s Street suggests the luxurious life.”

Iglehart outlived his son, James Iglehart III, was a Civil War soldier in Company A of the Maryland 1st Battalion. He was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg and his valiant death at Culp’s Hill is described in the book “Wasted Valor” by author Greg Coco.

Now over a century-and-a-half later, the James Iglehart Residence is available for a new owner.

Five yeas ago, the home was meticulously and luxuriously restored by the current owners who purchased the home from Captain John Wallace, USNA. As soon as they walked in they fell in love with the beautifully detailed white marble fireplace in the formal living room which Wallace said was purchased from the Governor’s mansion. No expense was spared to bring the fine old mansion back to its prime. “We said to ourselves, this is an opportunity to bring a piece of history back to life, so let’s do it right. We hired one of the best historic contractors. The house restoration was a long and expensive process, but the final result speaks for itself. From the top of the roof to the bottom of the floors, the home was painstakingly restored, and in every possible instance brought far beyond today’s standards of stately excellence.

“`We love to cook, and our kitchen was extremely important to us. We chose a Viking range and Viking exhaust hood, Bosch dishwasher, the very best of everything. We are certain that if Mr. Iglehart were still here, he’d approve of our home. He spared no expense to build it, and we spared no expense to restore it.”

Ellis Richman, a Prince George Street neighbor who is a Certified Historic Home Specialist with Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. is representing the home. Richman says, “This is the finest restoration of a historic home that I have ever had the opportunity to sell. The charm and character of Iglehart’s original home is still seen throughout the home, from the ornately patterned radiators to the original fireplace hearth. Yet everything has been restored. Wiring, plumbing, air conditioning, even moldings were stripped to the wood – everything. Whoever purchases the Iglehart Residence will really be amazed, and Prince George Street is arguably one of the most beautiful streets in the city.” Richman will be gifting the future owner a framed copy of the hand-written deed recordation from 1853 that he discovered when researching the Maryland State Archives.

“The best window trimming: Our home has a magnificent view of the Paca House, and you can even see its reflection in our front windows.” How many homeowners can say that?

Want to see architectural pictures of the home? Visit www.183PrinceGeorgeStreet.com . Or if you happen to be looking for a very special one-of-a-kind perfect home for you and your family in the Annapolis Historic District, give Ellis Richman a call for a personal showing (qualified buyers only).

“It’s not all about history. For example history continues to be in the making. Just earlier this year, our house was on the parade tour for the Governor’s Inauguration.”

Contact:
Ellis Richman
Certified Historic Home Specialist
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
320 Sixth Street
Annapolis, MD 21403
410.260.2817
Ellis@HistoricHomesAnnapolis.com

Is your historic Annapolis Home for Sale on the Homes for Sale Trolley Tour? If not, please email me: Ellis@HistoricHomeValue.com

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My marketing strategy includes a flyer box that is NEVER empty. What good is an empty flyer box?

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I love Annapolis MD's Historic District homes!

Ellis Richman, Certified Historic Home Specialist

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As a Certified Historic Home Specialist in Annapolis MD, our historic district has specialized home selling marketing needs. For two decades I have been studying new strategies, and have launched the nations' first Historic Homes-for-Sale Trolley Tour. See the Trolley Tour page for more information.

My question to you: What marketing strategies have you seen your Realtor implement that is truly UNIQUE and effective? I'd love to hear your observations and thoughts.

Stay tuned for some of the most exciting marketing strategies in the country!

Ellis Richman, Certified Historic Home Specialist

Annapolis MD