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  • The Severn

    701 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201

    Apartment building
    1-3 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Shared laundry

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $1,335
    520 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 23

    3 bd, 1 ba
    $2,277
    1,530 sqft

    1 unit available Jul 11

    What's special

    Swimming pool
    Cool down on hot days
    This building features access to a pool. Only 13% of buildings in Baltimore have this amenity.
    Tile bathsSpacious apartment homesRooftop poolLarge windowsHardwood floors
    The Severn, a historic high-rise apartment building that offers spacious apartment homes, is located just minutes away from everything. Dating back to 1894, The Severn is first high-rise apartment building in Baltimore and is still the tallest building overlooking Mt. Vernon Square. The Severn offers spacious 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, large windows and tile baths. During the season you can unwind and relax at the rooftop pool above The Severn's sister community, 611 Park Avenue, merely two blocks away. The Severn has all you could ever want and more!

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:9 am - 5 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Fitness Center: Fitness Center Access
    Other
    • Shared: Laundry Facility
    • Swimming Pool: Pool Access
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator
    • On-Site Maintenance: 24-hour Emergency Maintenance

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator: Frost Free Refrigerator/Freezer
    Flooring
    • Carpet: Hardwood Floors or Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Tile: Ceramic Tile Baths
    Other
    • Claw-foot Tubs In Select Units
    • High Ceilings
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Large Historic Windows
    • Window Coverings: Mini-blinds

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months
    Pets
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • 50 lbs. weight limit
    • $350 one time fee
    • $50 monthly pet fee
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • 50 lbs. weight limit
    • $350 one time fee
    • $50 monthly pet fee

    Special Features

    • Conventional
    • Gate: Resident Controlled Building Access
    • Mailroom
    • Vintage: Historic Community

    Neighborhood: Mount Vernon

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    99 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    100 / 100
    Rider's Paradise
    83 / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Baltimore

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of The Severn?

    The Severn has a walk score of 99, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of The Severn?

    The Severn has a transit score of 100, it's a rider's paradise.

    What schools are assigned to The Severn?

    The schools assigned to The Severn include The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School, Baltimore School For The Arts, and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women.

    Does The Severn have in-unit laundry?

    No, but The Severn has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is The Severn in?

    The Severn is in the Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore, MD.

    What are The Severn's policies on pets?

    Dogs are allowed, with a maximum weight restriction of 50lbs. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $350 and monthly fee of $50 for dogs. Cats are allowed, with a maximum weight restriction of 50lbs. A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $350 and monthly fee of $50 for cats.

    Does The Severn have virtual tours available?

    Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for The Severn.

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