It might be a small neighborhood in North Baltimore, but Keswick’s got a big heart. Dating back to 1883, Keswick was the original site of The Home for Incurables of Baltimore City, a philanthropic senior care facility, one of the first of its kind. While today the organization’s location and name have shifted, the nearby Keswick Multi-Care Center continues its mission to provide quality and dignified care to the members of its community. For homebuyers looking to live within a reasonable distance to work but outside all of the hubbub of central Baltimore, Keswick may be worth a look. “If you are a professional and you want to be in a neighborhood of professionals that want to live in a quiet neighborhood, it would be desirable,” says Sterling France, owner of Fran-Coa Real Estate & Management, LLC, a 40-year real estate veteran and longtime Baltimore resident. “It has very nice restaurants, plenty of shopping within walking distance, and it’s close to Interstate-83, Jones-Fall Expressway.”
Keswick
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21210
Cold Spring, quiet neighborhood
Located south of West Cold Spring Lane and nestled at the center of Evergreen, Hampden, Hoes Heights and Tuscany-Canterbury, the neighborhood of Keswick is a quiet reprieve from nearby city life. “It’s a quiet neighborhood with not a lot of traffic,” France says. Prospective buyers can choose from a variety of charming single-family homes or Tudor-style townhomes carefully set back along tree-lined streets. Offering similar amenities to that of neighboring Roland Park—mature trees, lush landscaping, and quaint architecture—Keswick homes tend to come with a lower price tag. The bulk of homes sell from $450,000 to around $675,000. However, homes often sell here from as low as $225,000 to upwards of $1.13 million.
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Don't miss Miss Shirley
Multiple shopping and dining options exist for Keswick neighbors. A quick walk down to Cold Spring Lane and residents will find themselves immersed in local commerce. Grab brunch at Miss Shirley’s Café, Maryland’s favorite restaurant, and be sure to try their award-winning pancakes or fried green tomatoes. For groceries, head over to Giant Food in nearby Hampden. Or for gas and on-the-go needs, the local Royal Farms is nearly always open.
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Picture perfect landscapes and learning
For the philosophically minded, spend some time exploring the nearby campuses of Loyola University and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Home to 5,238 students and 1073 students respectively, both schools offer picturesque landscapes, unique architecture, and undergraduate and graduate level programs. Offering many free cultural, arts and educational events throughout the year, locals can continue learning in their very own backyards.
Roland Park - Dunbar
Keswick students are zoned to attend Baltimore City Public Schools. They may attend Roland Park Elementary/Middle School from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Niche grades the school B. From 9th through 12th grade, they could go on to Paul Lawrence Dunbar Community High School, which Niche rates C.
Sherwood makes merry
For nature enthusiasts, outdoor activities are just outside the neighborhood in nearby Stony Run Park, which is a perfect spot for an afternoon walk or jog. Or residents can take a trip over to nearby Sherwood Gardens to enjoy six acres of gardens. This privately owned park is free and open to the public year-round. Featuring dogwoods, flowering cherries, wisteria, magnolias, and azaleas, the garden is most renowned for its annual tulip display. Be sure to visit at least once in early April or May to catch the 80,000 tulips in bloom.
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A Cold Spring in your step
Just about a half mile from Interstate 83, Keswick residents have good highway and surface road options. Traffic, however, can get heavy periodically. “On the main thoroughfare through there, West Cold Spring Lane, it’s busy because it carries traffic from East Baltimore to West Baltimore,” France says. Buses operate along Cold Spring and Roland for those seeking public transportation alternatives.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kevin Beal
Kevin Beal
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(443) 251-4284
53 Total Sales
1 in Keswick
$825,000 Price
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Daniel Motz
Daniel Motz
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(443) 407-8299
187 Total Sales
6 in Keswick
$459K - $700K Price Range
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Nadya Workman
Nadya Workman
Responds QuicklyExecuHome Realty
(667) 213-1754
53 Total Sales
1 in Keswick
$145,000 Price
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Kathleen Beadell
Kathleen Beadell
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(667) 213-1922
108 Total Sales
1 in Keswick
$185,000 Price
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Ken Maher
Ken Maher
Responds QuicklyMonument Sotheby's International Realty
(667) 771-2738
117 Total Sales
6 in Keswick
$305K - $1.1M Price Range
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Bob Chew
Bob Chew
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
(443) 543-8803
2,631 Total Sales
4 in Keswick
$140K - $295K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Medfield Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Stony Run Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Lake
Buena Vista Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Wyman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Pleasant Place Park
- Trails
Linkwood Park
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Keswick | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Keswick, Baltimore sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Keswick, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $472,155, down 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$477,000
Median Single Family Price
$760,000
Median Townhouse Price
$501,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$219,950
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$150,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$477,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
361
Median Year Built
1929
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,325
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
899
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$126,471
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$164,734
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
86.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
59%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
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®
72
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60
/ 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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