Catonsville’s Million-Dollar Market: Lessons from 114 Montrose Ave

As one of the most expensive homes to sell in Catonsville this year, 114 Montrose Ave offers a valuable case study in how—and why—our community can support million-dollar home prices.

Let’s take a closer look at what drives the top end of Catonsville’s housing market.

Location, Location, Location

Not every street in Catonsville can command a million-dollar sale. Over the past two years, only a handful of neighborhoods have seen homes cross this threshold. The most notable pockets include:

• Montrose Ave and Seminole Ave

• The first block of Beaumont Ave

• The first block of Osborne Ave

• Catonsville’s newest community on Second Look Lane

Inside 114 Montrose Ave

This home stands out with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, and over 3,400 square feet of living space in the main house. Highlights include:

• First-floor primary suite

• Dedicated office space

• Finished basement

• Covered outdoor seating area

• Hot tub

Every space is thoughtfully finished, leaving nothing for the new owner to update or repair. The home went under contract in just 6 days after a two-week “coming soon” period—a testament to its desirability.

Bonus Spaces and ADU Potential

Above the garage, there’s a suite with a full bathroom—ideal for extended family or guests. While it lacks a kitchen, this kind of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is rare in Baltimore County, where regulations are strict: only family members may use the space, and only temporarily. Registered ADUs must be re-certified annually, making flexible multi-generational living a challenge.

How Rare Are Million-Dollar Sales?

Listing 114 Montrose at this price was a bold move. In 2024, only one other home broke the million-dollar mark: a new construction on Second Look Lane with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and over 5,000 finished square feet. Over the past two years, just five homes have sold for $1 million or more:

• 114 Montrose Ave

• Three new-construction homes on Second Look Lane

• One home on the unit block of Osborne Ave

This property was listed by Jackie Daley of Northrop Realty and went under contract on 6/3/25 after only 6 days on market.

Comparing the Competition

The next highest sale this year is 1704 Rockhaven Ave, which listed at $980,000. Built in 1995, it offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and over 3,300 square feet—plus a 2.5-acre lot and an in-ground pool. After a brief 3-day “coming soon” period, it went under contract in just 9 days in early May.

What Sets These Homes Apart?

• Prime location on sought-after streets

• Spacious, updated interiors

• Unique features like first-floor suites, finished basements, and flexible living spaces

• Move-in ready condition

• Quick market response, reflecting strong demand

As Catonsville continues to evolve, these standout properties show what it takes to reach—and justify—a million-dollar price tag in our community.