5500 York Rd 33,593 SF Specialty Building Offered at $1,600,000 in Baltimore, MD 21212

The former St. Mary of the Assumption Church and Rectory is available for sale. The property consists of a substantial stone church building with a full basement and an adjoining two-story rectory, totaling approximately 33,593 square feet of improvements on a highly visible stretch of York Road in the Govans neighborhood of North Baltimore. Constructed in 1941, the property reflects both beautiful, Romanesque mid-century craftsmanship and sits within a diverse corridor that blends institutional, commercial, and residential uses.
The church, which ceased operations in late 2024, remains in great condition and offers a dramatic architectural framework, for an owner-user or adaptive reuse, including a large open sanctuary with a 38-foot interior height and a finished basement previously used to host Sunday School and neighborhood clubs like the Boy Scouts. With approximately 11,123 square feet on the main level, the building provides expansive and flexible floor plates. St. Mary’s has a rich history dating back almost 175 years, with deep roots and a gracious reputation in the neighborhood.
Connected to the church via a charming covered breezeway, the spacious rectory features two full floors of approximately 7,564 square feet each, with a mix of office and former residential rooms that can be readily adapted to new programming. Together, the structures present a rare opportunity for institutional users, community organizations, or creative developers seeking a prominently located and highly adaptable asset within a reemerging North Baltimore corridor.