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Parkside

Parkside

Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21206

$160,103 Average Value
$117 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A few miles from the Inner Harbor

As the name suggests, the community of Parkside in Northeast Baltimore is situated alongside Herring Run Park. Row homes in the classic Baltimore style line the streets, contrasting with the green space right next door. Surrounded by small bodegas and carryout haunts, locals are conveniently positioned to reach the essentials while remaining just 4 miles from all the Inner Harbor has to offer.

The Inner Harbor is a short trip from Parkside where the whole family can enjoy the day.
The Inner Harbor is a short trip from Parkside where the whole family can enjoy the day.
Catch the game downtown at Camden Yards, only 20 minutes from Parkside.
Catch the game downtown at Camden Yards, only 20 minutes from Parkside.
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Classic Baltimorean properties in Parkside

Bordering Herring Run Park, gridded residential streets in Parkside are lined with red brick row homes ranging in price between $100,000 and $250,000. These traditional Baltimore properties sometimes feature shaded front porches with decorative awnings and short sidewalks or stairs leading to the front door. Street parking is often required, though many opt to park in the fenced-in backyard space. The roads may not be even, and the homes aren’t always turn-key, but locals make it feel like home with small gardens, sheds, grills and patio furniture. “Many residents prefer this area for its suburban mentality,” explains Melvin Knight, a lifelong Baltimore resident and Realtor with Coldwell Banker. “The homes offer yards, easy parking and it’s convenient to I-95 and the beltway.”

Parkside's residential streets are lined with classic Baltimore row homes.
Parkside's residential streets are lined with classic Baltimore row homes.
Parkside row homes typically have shaded front porches, a perfect hang out spot for everyone.
Parkside row homes typically have shaded front porches, a perfect hang out spot for everyone.
Some row homes in Parkside have colorful front overhangs, perfect for escaping the heat.
Some row homes in Parkside have colorful front overhangs, perfect for escaping the heat.
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Shopping and dining on a budget

Though Parkside is surrounded by intimate bodegas, residents can find big-name grocery stores within a couple of miles of the neighborhood. Giant is situated east along Sinclair Lane, while Save A Lot is just west, off Route 40. Both Safeway and Aldi are north, a 2-mile commute. Carryout restaurants and fast food are the closest dining options to most residences. From Checkers to Popeyes, Pizza Bolis, Chinese spots and Michael’s pizza and subs, there are plenty of options for a quick and easy dinner. Discount stores like Roses and Family Dollar are close by, as well.

Check off your grocery list in Parkside at the local Giant.
Check off your grocery list in Parkside at the local Giant.
Nearby Parkville, residents can grab a bite at Saviour African Food Restaurant And Catering.
Nearby Parkville, residents can grab a bite at Saviour African Food Restaurant And Catering.
Forman Mills is close to Parkville and has discounted prices on all their goods.
Forman Mills is close to Parkville and has discounted prices on all their goods.
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Pickles Pub, near Camden Yards, serves up great food and drinks during the O's games.
Pickles Pub, near Camden Yards, serves up great food and drinks during the O's games.

From Pickles Pub to Druid Hill Park

M&T Bank Stadium is about 10 miles south in Baltimore City, where Ravens fans from across the state flock during football season. Next door, Camden Yards is notorious for its pregame tradition at Pickles Pub, which fills to capacity whenever the O’s are home. Similarly, the Inner Harbor is packed on Independence Day when fireworks light up the night sky over the water. Later in the summer, Artscape attracts thousands of guests to check out hundreds of local artists spread out across the University of Baltimore campus. Held in Druid Hill Park, AFRAM is one of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast. From food vendors to performers and artists, the 745-acre landscape is packed every year.

Choice lottery and college prep at Baltimore County Schools

Parkside students are zoned for Baltimore City Public Schools, beginning at Furley Elementary and continuing on to Booker T. Washington Middle School. Both institutions feed into Benjamin Franklin High School, though enrollment is based on a choice lottery. Colloquially known as “MERVO,” Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School serves nearly 2,000 students in a college-prep and career-centered setting. All four schools receive a grade of C-minus on Niche.

Belair-Edison Middle School is a charter school that hosts grades K-8 in Parkside.
Belair-Edison Middle School is a charter school that hosts grades K-8 in Parkside.
Furley Elementary School is a great place for the youth of Parkside to thrive.
Furley Elementary School is a great place for the youth of Parkside to thrive.
Frederick Douglass High School is a public school located in Parkside outside of Baltimore.
Frederick Douglass High School is a public school located in Parkside outside of Baltimore.
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The massive park next door

Herring Run Park is by far Parkside’s main attraction, a 375-acre green space enveloping the Herring Run Stream. Walking and biking trails extend along the stream bed, though Halls Spring Area is the park’s most visited spot. With a playground, half-basketball court and pedestrian bridge, the area yields scenic views and a refreshing commune with nature just a few miles from the city center. As one of 50 centers run by Baltimore City, the Herring Run Recreation Center offers diverse programs for children and adults alike. Lake Montebello, however, is just two miles north, with pedestrian paths wrapping around the water.

Clifton Park provides Parkville residents with tennis, golf and more.
Clifton Park provides Parkville residents with tennis, golf and more.
Herring Run Park borders Parkside and has acres or trails and fields to enjoy a sunny day.
Herring Run Park borders Parkside and has acres or trails and fields to enjoy a sunny day.
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If you need a ride to the city, there are bus stops throughout all of Parkside.
If you need a ride to the city, there are bus stops throughout all of Parkside.

Navigating Baltimore with MTA

Residents of Parkside have access to MTA bus stops along Bowleys Lane and Sinclair Lane, a popular method of transportation in the city. Though many commuters opt to have personal vehicles, living in such proximity to Downtown Baltimore means public transportation is highly accessible. Regardless, locals can take Route 1, Belair Road, 4 miles to the Inner Harbor or 3 miles southwest to The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 18 miles away via Interstate 95. Those looking to reach the suburbs can take Route 40 to avoid too much traffic, which cuts through the city and stretches near Ellicott City and Catonsville.

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Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

29 min drive

Bus

Sinclair La & Parkside Dr Wb

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Bowleys Ln & Plainfield Ave Sb

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Mannasota Ave & Sheldon Ave

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Bowleys Ln & Homesdale Ave Sb

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Bowleys Ln & Gunther Ave

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Sinclair Ln & Bowleys Ln Eb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Parkside US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$175,000
Median Townhouse Price
$170,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$117
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$170,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
690
Median Year Built
1956
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,280

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,302
Median Age
40
Population Density
29 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$34,623
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,776

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.9%
College Graduates
7.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.2%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

58 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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