With a flourishing community garden, recreation centers and access to downtown Baltimore, “Curtis Bay is traditionally a working-class, blue-collar town with a lot of industry,” says Fred Golding, Realtor with RE/MAX. “There are a lot of townhouses and opportunities for investment, and the area offers some truly gorgeous views of the bay and Baltimore City.” The area is a mix of residential and industrial properties, including a hub for the CSX Railway and half a dozen other manufacturing plants. But it’s not all industrial, and a couple of parks and recreation centers can be found here. Most notably, Filbert Street Garden is a horticultural haven featuring farm animals, garden plots and honeybees. The neighborhood’s CAP Index score is an overall 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. However, the score for homicide is 9.
Curtis Bay is a beautiful neighborhood on the water.
Curtis Bay used to manufacture ships in WWII.
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Access to downtown Baltimore
For getting around Curtis Bay, the CityLink Silver bus line runs along Church Street and Virginia Avenue. But after the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, how drivers travel along major highways has changed in the area. Curtis Bay residents can reach downtown Baltimore by hopping on Frankfurt Avenue and driving about 7 miles north. There, they can reach the Johns Hopkins Hospital, the National Aquarium or one of many theaters and museums in town. However, now that there is one less bridge, traffic can become very congested during peak times, both on the underwater tunnel routes and on suspension bridges. The Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 10 miles east via Interstate 695.
Locally owned restaurants and nearby shopping malls
Fred and Margie’s bar and restaurant is known for their Maryland crab cakes, bacon burgers and hefty portions of shrimp. Soda Pop Shop across from Curtis Bay Park is a corner store selling alcohol and a few household essentials. Down the street, Frank’s Bay Tavern has a friendly bar atmosphere with pool tables and their famous Bay Slinger cocktail. For longer shopping trips, locals can find plenty of options along the Governor Ritchie Highway, including Save A Lot, Walgreens, Dollar General and a few fast-food chains like Popeyes and Dairy Queen. Home Depot and Costco are about 3 miles south via Ordnance Road and Route 173.
Milt's Rendezvous is a hot spot in Curtis Bay.
Frank's Bay Tavern in Curtis Bay makes amazing drinks.
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Filbert Street Garden’s goats and honeybees
Filbert Street Garden offers residents access to first-come, first-serve community garden plots and volunteer opportunities. The garden hosts a collection of goats, ducks, chickens and the largest community bee yard in Maryland. The garden also offers lessons to locals so they can learn about animal husbandry and horticulture for their own backyard farms. However, residents must obtain the proper zoning and building permits and a permit from Baltimore’s Office of Animal Control before they can raise their own animals. “Seeing cool resources like this [Filbert Street Garden] is wonderful,” Golding says. “There are so many families and kids who live there so having that green space, those animals, it’s so special. It just goes to show, we’re not an urban jungle, we have green spaces, too.” Next to the garden is the iconic Curtis Bay Water Tower, which was built in 1930 and covered with an intricate mosaic of masonry and clay bricks. Off virginia Avenue is the Farring-Baybrook Recreation Center, which has several indoor and outdoor recreation spaces such as their public pool, baseball field, playgrounds and sports pavilion. The Farm Alliance of Baltimore encourages locals to care for the Black Butterfly Teaching Farm and flower garden. Curtis Bay Park, right across from the railyard, is a nice green space with a playground and basketball court.
The Filbert Street Garden in Curtis Bay has goats you can visit.
Do some gardening in Curtis Bay.
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Brick townhouses and cozy Curtis Bay bungalows
Curtis Bay “is one of the opportunities where people can buy a house that’s still relatively inexpensive. People are able to build some roots and equity that will impact their financial future for the rest of their lives,” Golding says. Detached family homes range between cozy brick bungalows and narrow Colonial-inspired residences, though brick row houses take up the larger portion of the neighborhood. Neighbors can be tightly packed here, where duplexes and single townhouses sit tightly packed in neat rows. Those in need of major renovations can be found at prices between $40,000 and $85,000, while move-in ready homes can range from $120,000 to about $350,000.
You will come across many brick row homes in Curtis Bay.
Looking for a Bungalow? Curtis Bay has plenty.
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Baltimore City Public Schools programs
Curtis Bay falls within the Baltimore City Public Schools district, so many students start at Curtis Bay Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade. According to the district map, they would then move on to Bay-Brook Elementary Middle School for sixth through eighth grade. After that, students may apply to and attend the high school of their choice. Favored high schools in the area are Benjamin Franklin High School and the Digital Harbor High School downtown. Digital Harbor prepares students for technical careers in subjects like computer science, interactive media production and homeland security. All schools score a C-minus on Niche.
Benjamin Franklin High School in Curtis Bay has 698 students.
Bay-Brook Elementary Middle helps students excel in Curtis Bay.
Curtis Bay Elementary in Curtis Bay has 573 students.
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Parks in this Area
Brooklyn Heights Park
Middle Branch Park
Garrett Park
Soccer
Tennis
Playground
William J Myers Pavilion Sports Complex
Football
Soccer
Pickleball
Southwest Area Park
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
18 min drive
Bus
Birch St & Curtis Ave Eb
Bus
Church St & Fairhaven Ave Wb
Bus
Spruce St & Pennington Ave Wb
Bus
Curtis Ave & Filbert St Mb
Bus
Pennington Ave & Benhill Ave Sb
Bus
Pennington Ave & Olmstead St Sb
Bus
Pennington Ave & Cypress St Fs Sb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Curtis Bay
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Curtis Bay, Baltimore sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Curtis Bay, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $114,441, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Curtis Bay's latest & greatest is coming soon! This lovely 2000 sqft of living space home is still currently under construction and should be hitting the market by June 1. Please schedule your showing today because this rare gem will not be on the market for long. Located directly across the street from the local rec center and playground, plus plently of green space! Don't miss out schedule
INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Large semi-detached rowhome with 3 finished levels! Property needs some cosmetic updates but has good bones. Main level with a spacious living room, dining area, kitchen, and a half bath, upper level with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, a finished walk-out lower level with a family room, 4th bedroom, and 2nd full bath, and a rear deck overlooking the rear yard.
Chris CookeBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Welcome to 4014 Pennington Ave, Baltimore, MD 21226Step into this beautifully renovated interior rowhome, offering the perfect blend of modern updates and classic Baltimore charm. Featuring two generously sized bedrooms and a stylish full bathroom, this move-in-ready gem is designed for comfortable, contemporary living.Renovated in 2021, the home showcases sleek stainless steel appliances,
Bob ChewBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Property Id: 752266**Private ROOM Available**Monthly Rent:1BR with SHARED BATH - $650Security Deposit: $650Lease:Units are SINGLE occupancy (1 Person)**$150/month for Double OccupancyMonth to Month LeaseNO smoking and NO petsUtilities Included in Rent:Water, Electric, A/C, Trash Removal, Laundry, Wi-Fi (speeds may be
newly fully rehabbed townhouse with wood floor. new kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite kitchen counter top, 4 br 1 den 2 full bath and finished walk out basement with one car garage... washer and dryer and central air...rear deck off kitchen...
Welcome to 1638 Ceddox Street — Step into style and comfort with this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom townhouse, ready for immediate move-in! Perfectly located just minutes from I-95, I-695, and public transportation, this inviting home offers the ideal combination of convenience and cozy living. Don’t miss your chance to live in a space that’s as oh so charming!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,482
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,427
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,654
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
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®
37/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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