@Patrick Philip Well, the other three being in a historic district does make a difference...the People who like historic district properties generally pay more than for a comparable house not in a historic district, and historic property renovations generally cost more due the restrictions.This is a case where 1/2 mile away are Not comps...many times just a block or two across a major road/subdivision boundary are not comparable.Also, the more sf you have in comparison to comps, the lower the $/sf value you have.....a 1900sf 3/2 in the same neighborhood won’t have the same $/sf. as a 1500 sf 3/2.

@Cassidy Burns The programs I have on my list are called:Baltimore Housing, MD - Block Grant programAndBaltimore, MD - Vacant to Value Booster programJust let me know if you want any more details!

There are only a few blocks of Bourbon Street that they are allowed.

I've even offered my own truck & that I would personally help him move his stuff to the new place, several times (the new place is only a few blocks away).

Worst property on the best block! 

Also, depending on the outer exterior block used- it could be quite weak.I echo what others have said about plumbing and electrical.

Both the furnace and water heater are set upon cinder blocks which seemed strange at first, but now I believe the sellers did that due to water in that room.

I'm blocking out small chunks of time here and there to interact on BP, so I'll be back to search for other people in my area.

Narrow the search area to that specific block if you can. 

Generally, you don't want to be the biggest or nicest house on the block.