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PraiseBuildings Religious Property Brokerage is honored to broker the sale of 601 N Schroeder St, Baltimore, Maryland, on behalf of Enon Baptist Church.  In 2025, Enon Baptist celebrated its 130nd anniversary, and with the anticipated sale of its storied building, Enon Baptist welcomes a buyer to breathe new life into a church that has been part of the fabric of Baltimore for over a century.

Built in the late 1800s by Brantly Memorial Church, the property was purchased  in 1943 by Enon Baptist, who added a large education wing to the church building in 1968.  The complex is estimated to be ±34,311 SF, occupying a ±0.319-acre parcel of land in the historic Harlem Park and Old West Baltimore neighborhoods.  The sale includes the religious complex and two unimproved lots on a single parcel, located at 618 and 622 Gilbert.  An engineer should be consulted to determine their suitabality for paved parking.  See photos -- the vacant parcel is outlined in green.

• Parcel ID:  16-14-0116-049 | 601 N Schroeder St | church complex
• Parcel ID:  16-14-0116 -076 | 618-22 Gilbert St | vacant lot behind education wing

It is rare that a property with sanctuary seating for over 1000 comes on the market.  The property is priced to sell, and it is not expected to remain on the market for long.  It is an excellent opportunity for a young and growing congregation who will make the most of the large complex to carry out a varied and busy ministry in the heart of Baltimore. 

House of Worship Details: level one, with access from Edmondson Street, includes a social hall with stage; commercial-style kitchen; a large separate multi-purpose room, six rooms suitable for classrooms, offices, or ministry; restrooms (one needing repair), and staircase to upper level, as well as passage to the school wing.  On the upper level, with access from Schroeder Ave, is the +1000-seat sanctuary, which includes a four-sided balcony, worship prep rooms/green rooms, storage, and bell tower access.  The existing baptistry pool (curtained off behind the altar) is cracked and needs repair.  There is no below-grade basement, except for the old boiler room.

School Wing Details: the school wing is a 1967 addition to the original church building, and it is clad in the same stone exterior finish, for a seamless transition.  The street-level access on Schroeder is an attractive two-level foyer with window walls.  The street-level access leads directly to a large multi-purpose room with natural light, and includes restrooms, mechanical room, and storage (the area is currenlty configured for worship service).  The second floor is largely administrative, with a spacious pastor's office including conference/study area and restroom.  There is a large administration area fronting the pastor's office; it has room for mutliple desks, and includes storage closets.  Also included on the second floor is a large conference room with built-in library cabinets, classrooms, and restrooms.  The third floor includes five classrooms, one of which is large enough to be divided into three spaces.  The school wing was built to create an interior courtyard, which provides natural light to rooms on the interior wall.

Property Highlights

• Complex size: ±34,311 SF.
• Sanctuary seats over 1000 in pews.
• Hall and commercial-style kitchen, plus multiple meeting, office, and classrooms.
• Three-storey school wing with multiple classrooms and offices.
• Parking for five vehicles at rear, plus street parking.
• Limestone and concrete block foundation with stucco, stone, and brick exterior.
• Roof is a mix of flat and pitched roof with asphalt shingle or rolled asphalt.  Needs work.
• HVAC comprises two central boilers and central A/C; boiler in sanctuary has failed, and A/C in school wing has failed.
• As-is sale.  Seller will make no repairs, and the property is priced accordingly.  
• R-8 residential zoning.

The property's location provides excellent visibility with frontage on both N Schroeder and Edmondson Ave.  To compensate for dedicated parking, the church benefits from excellent transit service with bus routes 77, 78, 40, and CityLink Blue.  Street parking is available, and major commuter routes (MLK Blvd., I-83, Rte. 40) provide easy access by car.  

To tour, please check back for open house dates, or have your real estate professional request an appointment through ShowingTime once the property listing is active.  For private appointments, buyers must register and qualify by providing the legal name of the purchaser, along with a mortgage pre-qualification letter and proof of funds for deposits and closing.  There is no option to lease the building.  The seller makes no representation regarding condition, zoning, or use.  Buyers should address any issues during the study period.

To submit an LOI, please download or request a term sheet.  (Please do not include any residential sale documents with the term sheet.)  The seller has its own commercial purchase agreement and its own closing agent.  This is a commercial sale.

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