Residents of Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon and Midtown neighborhoods will see four notable properties go under the hammer in a series of online auctions run by Alex Cooper Auctioneers in cooperation with Harbor Stone Advisors. The sales, which begin between November 5 and November 11, offer investors and local entrepreneurs a chance to acquire rental housing, commercial space, and historic buildings in the heart of the city.
Fully‑Leased Apartment Complex on Biddle Street
Located at 38‑50 West Biddle Street, the 36‑unit complex known as Apartments on Biddle is fully leased and includes a small commercial tenant, Pillion Tea. The four‑story buildings contain 35 apartments and one retail space, plus 12 off‑street parking spaces. Bidding opened on November 5 and will close at noon on November 10. The auction requires a $20,000 initial deposit, with an opening bid of $2 million. Matthew Cooper serves as the auction agent, while Justin Verner of Harbor Stone Advisors assists with the sale.
Commercial Buildings on Howard Street
Two adjoining structures at 705 and 707 North Howard Street are being offered together. The combined 9,698 square feet are zoned for commercial use and include parking for six to seven vehicles behind 705 N. Howard. Online bidding started on November 5 and ends at 11 a.m. on November 10. The required deposit is $10,000 and the opening bid is $200,000. Carley Cooper is the auction agent for this lot.
Historic Carriage Houses on Morton Street
Four carriage houses located at 1012, 1014, 1016, and 1018‑1020 Morton Street comprise roughly 28,000 square feet of office and retail space. Six years ago, Baltimore’s preservation commission approved a plan to add about 64 residential units behind the buildings, but the project never moved forward. The auction for these properties will run from November 7 to November 12, closing at 11 a.m. on the latter date. An initial deposit of $20,000 is required, with an opening bid of $1 million. Paul Cooper is listed as the auction agent.
Vacant Loft Building on Tyson Street
The final property is a 4,750‑square‑foot building at 858 Tyson Street, currently unoccupied and in need of renovation. Potential uses include artist lofts, office space, a workshop, or a small warehouse. The building sits on the block where filmmaker John Waters filmed the iconic final scene of “Pink Flamingos.” Bidding will begin on November 11 and conclude at noon on November 16. The auction requires a $5,000 deposit, with an opening bid of $100,000. Matthew Cooper is the auction agent for this sale.
How to Participate
Interested buyers can find full details and register for the online auctions at www.alexcooper.com. Each lot lists its required deposit, opening bid, and auction timeline. The Cooper family—Matthew, Carley, Paul, and Alex—are handling the sales, with Harbor Stone Advisors providing additional advisory support.
These auctions represent a rare opportunity for investors to acquire well‑located, income‑producing assets in Baltimore’s vibrant downtown core. Whether you are looking to expand a portfolio of rental housing, add commercial space, or restore historic structures, the upcoming sales provide a range of options for responsible development that can benefit the community.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
