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Baltimore Highlands

Baltimore Highlands

Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21224

$160,391 Average Value
$111 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale
Baltimore Highlands is located north of Highlandtown and west of Patterson Park.
Baltimore Highlands is located north of Highlandtown and west of Patterson Park.

Urban neighborhood in east Baltimore

Baltimore Highlands is north of Highlandtown and west of Patterson Park. It's a densely populated mix of residential and commercial spaces. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is nearby, offering various medical services, including a level II trauma center and a pediatric center. "It's a great neighborhood," says Marty Saunders, a 30-year veteran Realtor with Advance Realty, who sells homes in Baltimore Highlands and throughout Baltimore. "It's relatively close to a lot of things. Investors like that neighborhood. People are buying houses that need a little bit of love and selling them for more than they paid." The neighborhood is convenient for medical students and doctors who prefer being close to their jobs. And, Saunders says, things are on the uptick here after a period of challenges. "It's becoming a solid, blue-collar neighborhood," Saunders says.

Row row row your homes

Baltimore Highlands features city streets with blocks of modest rowhouses interspersed with corner stores, bars, and restaurants. Homes in this neighborhood are traditional two-storied rowhouses featuring red brick or stone facades, short stoops and narrow back patio areas. The median price for a home in the community is about $180,000. However, prices range from $120,000 to around $210,000 depending upon the block, the house and the renovations previous or existing homeowners have made.

Homes iBaltimore Highlands are two-storied rowhouses featuring stone or red brick facades.
Homes iBaltimore Highlands are two-storied rowhouses featuring stone or red brick facades.
Baltimore Highlands has more than its share of Formstone facades.
Baltimore Highlands has more than its share of Formstone facades.
Homes iBaltimore Highlands are two-storied row homes sometimes painted with bright colors.
Homes iBaltimore Highlands are two-storied row homes sometimes painted with bright colors.
Baltimore Highlands is The Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus.
Baltimore Highlands is The Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus.
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Pulaski and I-895 prone to traffic

With Pulaski Highway and Interstate 895 coming from the north and east, access to other points in Baltimore is easy. However, traffic can be a challenge in the densely populated neighborhood. "Traffic is heavy," Saunders says. "It's heavy. Most of the time, it's bumper-to-bumper." Fortunately, travelers and commuters have non-driving options with buses running through the neighborhood along East Lombard St. and South Highland Ave.

Baltimore Highlands is served by MetroLink buses.
Baltimore Highlands is served by MetroLink buses.
Baltimore Highlands is neighbor to Highlandtown, home of the Creative Alliance.
Baltimore Highlands is neighbor to Highlandtown, home of the Creative Alliance.
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Crossing paths with Canton

While there are no big box retailers in Baltimore Highlands, essential amenities like grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and casual eateries are easy to access from here in short order. Aldi and Save A Lot are a brief ride to the north, not more than 3 miles away. For a robust retail shopping experience, The Shops at Canton Crossing, a few miles south, has shopping favorites like Target, Nordstrom Rack, and Michael's. Restaurant goers can find food spots in adjacent communities. Los Tres Hermanos Resturante, Inca Chicken and Rancho Catracho provide hearty meals and reflect the changing face of the local community.

Inca Peruvian Charbroiled Chicken on Lombard St. serves
Inca Peruvian Charbroiled Chicken on Lombard St. serves
Inca Peruvian Charbroiled Chicken on Lombard St. is a go-to spot in Baltimore Highlands.
Inca Peruvian Charbroiled Chicken on Lombard St. is a go-to spot in Baltimore Highlands.
Inca Peruvian Charbroiled Chicken on Lombard St. is a go-to spot in Baltimore Highlands.
Inca Peruvian Charbroiled Chicken on Lombard St. is a go-to spot in Baltimore Highlands.
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Patterson Park for play and more

If anyone is a park person, one of the benefits of residing in Baltimore Highlands is its proximity to neighboring Patterson Park. The park, which some consider the best in Baltimore, features 133 acres of green spaces with walking trails, athletic fields, a public swimming pool and picnicking areas for the general public. And it's not just a hit with humans. Within Patterson Park is a dog park for visitors to take fur family members to walk and socialize.

Baltimore Highlands is Patterson Park, 133 acres with soccer field.
Baltimore Highlands is Patterson Park, 133 acres with soccer field.
Patterson Park provides 133 acres of amenities, including a dog park.
Patterson Park provides 133 acres of amenities, including a dog park.
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From Highlandtown to Patterson High

Students who live in Baltimore Highlands may attend Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Niche rates the school a C-minus. From there, students can go to Patterson High School, which Niche also rates C-minus. The schools belong to Baltimore City Public Schools, which serves over 70,000 students at 157 locations and receives an overall Niche grade of C-plus.

Patterson High School is a public school located in Baltimore MD.
Patterson High School is a public school located in Baltimore MD.
Highlandtown Elementary/ Middle School serves students from Pre-K through the 8th grade.
Highlandtown Elementary/ Middle School serves students from Pre-K through the 8th grade.
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A 5k to a brew day

Proximity to Patterson Park virtually guarantees endless events and activities throughout the year, from races like the Patterson Park 5k to the Patterson Park Brewfest. The park also offers monthly bird-watching tours to observe some of the more than 200 bird species that fly into and over the park. Additionally, residents would participate in any number of Baltimore's civic events, from opening day at Camden Yards to the Fourth of July celebration's fireworks, visible from Baltimore Highlands.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

24 min drive

Bus

Lombard St & Eaton St

Bus

Lombard St & Grundy St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Baltimore Highlands US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$143,000
Median Townhouse Price
$150,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$111
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Months of Supply
3.60
Median List Price
$150,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
488
Median Year Built
1922
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
672
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,102
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
435

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,470
Median Age
34
Population Density
41 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,945
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,838

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
67.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

68 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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