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A historic neighborhood in southwest Baltimore
Poppleton is a historic neighborhood in the heart of southwest Baltimore, located just west of the famous Inner Harbor. Named after Thomas Poppleton, the surveyor who completed the first map of Baltimore’s grid streetscape, this community has a rich history dating back to the aftermath of the Civil War. Home to historic landmarks like the colorful alley-style row houses of Sarah Ann Street and the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum, this community remains in touch with its past. Despite its CAP Index crime score of 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4, redevelopment efforts, community activism and an influx of incentive-driven homeowners have begun paving the way to Poppleton’s future.
The neighborhood of Poppleton lies west of downtown Baltimore.
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To the Inner Harbor or the nation’s capital
“Really, this neighborhood is about transportation,” says Domonic Jordon, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway and lifelong Baltimore resident. “It’s right on major bus lines that go straight into downtown Baltimore and the many attractions that offers.” Another key factor in Poppleton’s popularity is its proximity to the West Baltimore Marc station. “There are a lot of folks who are getting out of living in D.C. because of the cost,” Jordon adds. “Baltimore is an attractive alternative because you can do a full renovation on a home and still commute pretty easily to D.C. and make D.C. money.” The CityLink Orange Line bus, which runs through the middle of the neighborhood, drops residents off at the Marc station, where they can catch the train and be in the nation’s capital within an hour.
When you live in Poppleton you can hang out with friends in the Inner Harbor.
Public transportation is a breeze throughout Poppleton.
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Row houses in west Baltimore
Poppleton presents a recognizably Baltimorean sight for prospective buyers with its tightly packed streets lined with red brick row houses. “Most of the stock has two stories, but there are a few three-story homes in there as well,” Jordon says. Greek Revival and Federal-style architecture is most common, with neat rows of street-facing windows lining the facades and looking out on short front stoops. Some porches are covered, and many homes have stubby back driveways with space enough for a single vehicle. Price points begin around $100,000 and rise to around $275,000 based on size and condition of the property. “The houses here need some love, but they have really good bones,” Jordon says. “And the state of Maryland and the city are really pushing incentives for home ownership. Promoting ownership in these neighborhoods is a great way of creating more community engagement, which helps to keep crime off the streets.”
Traditional brick rowhomes make up the bulk of Poppleton's housing.
Poppleton has some areas that are in disrepair, waiting for the right owners to rehab lots.
Row homes in Poppleton all have their own character.
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Food Depot and Hollins Street Market
While mini-marts and convenience stores are sprinkled throughout the neighborhood, Poppleton residents will need to head 1.5 miles west to Food Depot for a more extensive selection of produce and groceries. Poppleton is also just a few blocks from Hollins Market, the oldest public market in Charm City. “The Hollins Street Market has historically been a great option for grocery shopping,” Jordon says. “All the markets are experiencing a renaissance lately, which is very encouraging to see.” The market is currently undergoing renovations and plans to add produce vendors, pop-up stalls and food stalls when it reopens in May of 2024. Across the street from the market, Zella’s Pizzeria has been a favorite of area locals since 2007, serving fresh-baked pies and offering fast delivery.
Across from Hollin's Market Poppleton residents can grab a quick bite to eat.
Zella's Pizzeria by Hollin's Market serves authentic Italian foods.
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Franklin Square and the Poppleton Recreation Center
On the west end of Poppleton, residents can wander along the walking paths or lounge on the grassy fields of the historic Franklin Square Park. Built in the 1830s, this park is among the oldest in Baltimore and has been the home of the Ruth M. Kirk Family Fun Festival for over 25 years. The community has also been active lately in attempting to resurrect the Poppleton Recreation Center and its surrounding green space, Greater Model Park. Although it has stood vacant for over 20 years, the Poppleton neighborhood association has been working toward revitalizing the recreation center with the goal of beginning operations by the end of summer 2024.
Quoth the raven, cheer on the Orioles
Next door to Poppleton at Franklin Square Park, residents can enjoy the annual Ruth M. Kirk Family Fun Festival. At this community-organized gathering, locals come together to enjoy a cookout beneath the gazebo and to enjoy live performances by neighbors and friends. Poppleton is also home to the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, the site where Poe wrote many of his most famous short stories. The neighborhood is also a brief mile-long walk from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, so orange-clad baseball fans and the scent of ballpark hot dogs are common on game days.
Baltimore is known for large artistic murals, including in Poppleton.
Catch an Oriole's game when you live in Poppleton.
Visit the Edgar Allan Poe House in Poppleton.
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Education in Poppleton
Children in Poppleton are zoned to attend James McHenry Elementary/Middle School, which scores a C-minus on Niche. James McHenry serves as both a school and a community center for the neighborhood and offers access to the Ingenuity Project, a year-round advanced STEM curriculum. Students then proceed to their choice of Baltimore’s public high schools. The Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High, which also earns a C-minus, is the closest option to Poppleton. This institution recently won the Mayor’s Attendance Challenge award for increasing daily attendance rates by 16%.
James Mchenry Elementary School building in Hollins Park.
Francis M. Wood High School is a great school in Poppleton for your kids to attend.
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Parks in this Area
Little Lithuania Park
Harlem Inner Block Park Za 125
Greater Model Park
Trails
Playground
Union Square Park
Perkins Spring Square Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Franklin Square Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
18 min drive
Bus
Baltimore St & Poppleton St Wb
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Baltimore St & Carey St
Bus
Baltimore St & Arlington Ave Wb
Bus
Carey St & Mulberry St
Bus
Schroeder St & Fayette St Fs Sb
Bus
Mulberry & Arlington Fs Eb
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Fayette St & Schroeder St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Poppleton
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poppleton, Baltimore sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Poppleton, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $200,600, down 7% 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
2,348
Median Age
37
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$12,892
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$27,639
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.9%
College Graduates
7.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
% Population in Labor Force
43.8%
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®
77/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
91/ 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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