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Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Suburban Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21225, 21226

$156,119 Average Value
$106 Average Price per Sq Ft
33 Homes For Sale

Rebirth of an industrial part of Baltimore

The history of Brooklyn, Maryland, is one of rebirth. Once a highly industrial area, the Baltimore enclave and its shoreline were highly polluted by the early 1960s, and major highways blocked residents from accessing the Patapsco River. After years of revitalization efforts, today, Brooklyn is a densely populated residential neighborhood with direct access to its local watershed. “Brooklyn is undergoing an interesting renaissance,” says local Realtor Frederick Golding of RE/MAX First Choice, who has over 20 years of experience in the Baltimore market. “People have been putting a lot of time, effort and money into their homes to make it their own.” According to the CAP Index, Brooklyn has a crime score of 6 out of a possible 10, which is slightly higher than the US national average crime score of 4.

Brooklyn, MD has many attached homes.
Brooklyn, MD has many attached homes.
Sight see the local Osprey in Brooklyn, MD at Masonville Cove.
Sight see the local Osprey in Brooklyn, MD at Masonville Cove.
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Groceries and more along East Patapsco Avenue

Mini markets, casual eateries, banks and drugstores along East Patapsco Avenue fulfill daily needs. Locals stock up on groceries at the Save-A-Lot and Lidl grocery stores before taking a pit stop at the local diner 895 Grill on the way home. For a wider range of commercial retail options, residents visit Glen Burnie. Only four miles from Brooklyn, the nearby town has big box stores like Costco, Target, Walmart, and Lowes.

Swing by Save A Lot to pick up your groceries in Brooklyn.
Swing by Save A Lot to pick up your groceries in Brooklyn.
Enjoy shopping at Costco in Brooklyn.
Enjoy shopping at Costco in Brooklyn.
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Minimalistic Traditional home styles

Housing inventory in Brooklyn includes mix of single-family and townhouse options, some over 100 years old. “Brooklyn was built at a time when people had individual houses built for their own needs, so it’s not a cookie-cutter neighborhood,” Golding says. “Everyone has their own unique style.” Detached single-family homes in minimalist styles like cozy bungalows, ramblers and split-levels typically feature three bedrooms, two baths, and small front and back yards. Townhouses range from narrow duplex pairings to blocks of wider styles with red brick and stone facades and short front porches. A fixer-upper in the area may list as low as $35,000, while townhouses start at $80,000, single-family homes list for around $200,000, and new construction and waterfront locations may fetch up to $750,000.

Rows of homes in Brooklyn, MD are common.
Rows of homes in Brooklyn, MD are common.
Looking for a beautiful brick home? Brooklyn, MD has them to offer.
Looking for a beautiful brick home? Brooklyn, MD has them to offer.
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City parks and wildlife refuge

Within the neighborhood, Garrett Park offers a slice of verdant open space for residents to stretch their legs. Views of the Baltimore Harbor provide a scenic backdrop to the park’s athletic fields and playgrounds. The Baltimore Boys and Girls Club, which offers after-school programs and other activities for kids, is also located within Garrett Park. Sporting facilities are found at nearby Bay Brook Park, including baseball diamonds, basketball courts, a soccer field, and an indoor sports pavilion at the Farring-Baybrook Recreation Center. Brooklyn is also home to Masonville Cove, the nation’s first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership. Once a lifeless, polluted area, the rehabilitated ecosystem houses over 250 species of birds, including a nesting pair of bald eagles. Hosting thousands of student visitors each year, the cove includes public waterfront trails and an expansive education center for promoting environmental stewardship.

Play catch at Garret Park in Brooklyn.
Play catch at Garret Park in Brooklyn.
Visit Masonville Cove in Brooklyn, MD.
Visit Masonville Cove in Brooklyn, MD.
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Baltimore City Schools public education

Students in Brooklyn attend Baltimore City Schools, like Maree Garnett Farring Elementary. Serving nearly 700 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grades, this school offers a wide range of programs, including English as a Second Language, honors and gifted and talented courses. Graduates move on to Benjamin Franklin High School. Both schools earn a C-minus overall grade from Niche.

Enroll your kids at Maree Garnett Farring Elementary School in Brooklyn.
Enroll your kids at Maree Garnett Farring Elementary School in Brooklyn.
Benjamin Franklin High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1 in Brooklyn
Benjamin Franklin High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1 in Brooklyn
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Commuting and traveling around Brooklyn

Brooklyn residents benefit from proximity to major thoroughfares like Interstate 895 or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, as well as Ritchie Highway and Interstate 95, which links to Washington D.C. Commuters take advantage of public transportation such as the tram stations and bus stops scattered around the neighborhood, and those seeking farther travel catch flights at the Baltimore Washington International Airport just 10 miles away.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

17 min drive

Bus

Patapsco Ave & 6th St Wb

Bus

Patapsco Ave & 9th St Eb

Bus

Hanover St & Jeffrey St Sb

Bus

Patapsco Ave & Brooklyn Ave Wb

Bus

Hanover & Patapsco (At Alley)

Bus

Virginia Ave & Farring Ct Opp Sb

Bus

10th St & Stoll St Sb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Brooklyn US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$150,000
Median Single Family Price
$174,000
Median Townhouse Price
$139,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$106
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Last 12 months Home Sales
139
Months of Supply
2.80
Median List Price
$159,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,398
Median Year Built
1942
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,063
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,329
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,116
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

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
8,817
Median Age
33
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$35,972
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,955

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
70.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

53 / 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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