A neighborhood of demolition and revitalization in West Baltimore
Known by its former name, Lexington Terrace, and its current name, The Terraces, the neighborhood provides a mix of housing options in one of the busiest parts of the city. Located alongside major thoroughfares in the area and close to downtown, the community offers walkability and convenience for a price below the average for Baltimore. With resources like the Community Engagement Center nearby, residents can enjoy free programming and access to health services without venturing more than a few blocks from home.
Lexington Terrace is a neighborhood of demolition and revitalization.
The neighborhood and surrounding environment is constantly being revitalized by the city.
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Brick row houses south of West Mulberry Street
Once the site of Lexington Terrace, a widely known public housing project that made headlines for its deterioration, The Terraces community symbolizes revitalization efforts in western Baltimore. The neighborhood’s row houses were constructed in 1999 and have at least 1,200 square feet of living space. Though many of the neighborhood’s houses are income-restricted rental units, select properties can be purchased. Owned homes include basements—a feature differentiating them from public housing. Brick exteriors and colonial-style architecture give The Terraces a uniform feel, and tree-lined sidewalks connect the neighborhood to downtown and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, adding a layer of convenience for those working nearby. Three-bedroom row houses cost around $175,000 and extend up to $226,000.
The Terraces, or Lexington Terrace, is a very walkable neighborhood.
There are many Brick Row Houses with tree lined streets in Lexington Terrace.
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CityLink and SubwayLink access near Lexington Market station
The subway station at Lexington Market is only a few blocks east, allowing residents to connect to The Johns Hopkins Hospital or Mondawmin Mall. If heading elsewhere, the CityLink buses provide direct access to Carroll Park and Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. For those driving, Route 40 cuts right through the northern portion of the neighborhood, and ramps to Interstate 83 are less than 2 miles east.
An easy form of transportation in Lexington Terrace/The Terraces is the bus.
Take a CityLink Bus to any of the major parts of the city.
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Walking distance to Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Students in the neighborhood attend Baltimore City Public Schools, beginning with The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, which earns a C-minus grade from Niche. From here, students choose where to attend. Nearby options include Booker T. Washington Middle, a C-minus-graded school, and Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, a C-graded school. Among the programs offered at VTTMAA are biomedical sciences, dental technology and nursing.
Samuel-Coleridge Taylor Elementary School is a great option students in The Terraces.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is only a short walk for residents in Lexington Terrace.
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Shops and restaurants near The University of Maryland, Baltimore
With Walgreens at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Mulberry Street, residents can pick up the essentials without leaving The Terraces. For fresh produce and opportunities to dine out, however, a walk to Lexington Market, about half a mile east, is necessary. For grabbing a bite to eat, Silver Moon 1 serves American favorites a few blocks south, and Maiwand Grill features a menu of Afghan cuisine to the east of the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus.
Lexington Market near Lexington Terrace also has a lower market level with more food options.
Walgreens in The Terraces is a quick and easy option for daily essentials.
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Green spaces a mile away from The Terraces
Finding a park requires about a mile walk from The Terraces, or Lexington Terrace, in any direction. Perkins Spring Square Park sits to the north, while Harlem Square Park is an equal distance to the east. With the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus bordering the neighborhood to the south, residents can also explore University Square Park or wander through buildings from the late 1800s along West Lexington Street. Public transit connects to parks throughout the city, making popular parks like Druid Hill accessible.
Play on the playground at Model Park, one of the many parks within a mile of The Terraces.
University Square Park is a public green space offered by the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
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Programming at the Community Engagement Center
With The Terraces only a few blocks north of the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Community Engagement Center, locals can participate in free fitness classes and family programming, from yoga to community chess. The center also includes weekly assistance for job seekers and monthly community meals.
At The Community Engagement Center, locals can partner with UMB on mutually beneficial goals.
The (CEC) leverages University resources to meet community-identified needs.
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Parks in this Area
Little Lithuania Park
St Mary's Park
Trails
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Harlem Inner Block Park Za 125
Greater Model Park
Trails
Playground
Perkins Spring Square Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Franklin Square Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
17 min drive
Bus
Saratoga St & Fremont Ave Wb
Bus
Saratoga St & Fremont St Eb
Bus
Saratoga St & Mlk Blvd Eb
Bus
Saratoga St & Mlk Blvd Fs Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lexington Terrace
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lexington Terrace, Baltimore sell after 131 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lexington Terrace, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $187,000, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
559
Median Age
34
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$17,083
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$31,619
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.4%
College Graduates
23%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
45.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
81/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
96/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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