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Treelined streets gives Roland Park its fairytale setting.
A quaint, timeless community
Established in 1891, Roland Park was one of the first planned communities in the United States. Designed by the Olmsted brothers — the same landscape architects behind New York City’s Central Park — the commitment to designing around the landscape is evident. “It has lots and lots of trees and the Stony Run Park, and yet it’s convenient to everything, so you feel like you’re in a small town,” says Ken Maher, the Vice President at Monument Sotheby’s International Realty with over 25 years of experience in real estate. Maher is also a Roland Park native whose family roots there trace back to the 1930s when his grandparents bought a house in the neighborhood. “You have the local shopping areas, restaurants and so on. The other thing I think sets the neighborhood apart is just how un-urban and sheltered it seems. It has a timeless quality to it and a nice and diverse mix of people, so it’s not all so grandiose as all that.” Noah Mumaw, a Realtor and founder at Monument Sotheby’s International Realty who also grew up in the neighborhood and has been selling there for 20 years, agrees with this assessment. “It’s like stepping back in time,” Mumaw says, noting that kids play in the streets and parents walk their kids to school in the morning. “They do a lot of things from the 1950s or 1960s that people don’t really do anymore.”
Historic homes along tree-shaded streets
Roland Park features tree-shaded and sidewalk-lined streets, adding to its walkability. “It’s great for people with kids, for people with dogs, just like me, for walking in the park, walking to the little supermarket, some of the other services, the restaurants,” Maher says. The homes lining these streets are often historical and feature an eclectic mix of home styles, including Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor and colonial. “Every house here is different, and the gardens, the well-planned streets and lanes, are unique to this area and to Maryland,” says Kristina Strakna, the office manager for the Roland Park Civic League. The league has a $50 membership fee per year and limits what changes can be made to the exteriors of historic houses. Home prices range anywhere from $500,000 for a three-bedroom fixer-upper to $2.4 million for a renovated six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom mansion. Competition for homes here can be fierce. “There is absolutely no inventory,” Maher says. “I’m listing a house in Roland Park this weekend and I think it will be under contract before the end of the next week.”
Baltimore City schools, four private schools
Baltimore City Public Schools has a C-plus on Niche. Children can attend Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, which has a B-plus rating, and Frederick Douglass High School, which has a C. Frederick Douglass High allows students to graduate with college credits or career certifications. Roland Park is also home to four private schools that are all within a mile of each other, including Gilman School and Roland Park Country School. Gilman is an all-boys school and Roland Park an all-girls school, but both serve children from pre-K through 12th grade and earn A-plus ratings on Niche. Mumaw says that these private schools are a draw for many residents moving into Roland Park. John’s Hopkins University, Notre Dame of Maryland University and Loyola University are also all within a mile of Roland Park.
Biking is a popular activity at Linkwood Park.
Walking and fishing at Stony Run Park
The 316-acre Stony Run Park offers residents space to enjoy the outdoors with a playground, dog-friendly walking trails shaded by trees, athletic fields and fishing spots. When the weather heats up, residents flock to the Roland Park Pool to cool down and have fun.
French cuisine at Petit Louis Bistro
Built in the 1890s, this Tudor-style Roland Park Shopping Center is now home to two of the area’s most popular restaurants. For French-inspired cuisine, residents visit Petit Louis Bistro. “It’s an amazing little place, it’s a neighborhod gem,” Mumaw says. “It’s been a neighborhood staple for a very, very long time.” Next door, Johnny’s is another popular spot that offers seafood dishes with a twist. Residents pick up groceries at Eddie’s of Roland Park, which also offers grab-and-go items.
Roland Park's proximity to I-83 make commuting easy.
Interstate 83 to Downtown Baltimore
Interstate 83 provides easy access to Downtown Baltimore and the Inner Harbor 8 miles away, and residents can catch a bus along Roland Avenue or Falls Road. Sinai Hospital and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital are both less than 3 miles from home.
Strawberry Festival, movie nights
According to Maher and Mumaw, Roland Park has regular community events, including Christmas caroling, movie nights and the Strawberry Festival, which has been a tradition since the early 1900s. “Then, in Homeland, every Friday night during the summertime, they close Belvedere Square down and have live music and a bunch of events for the kids,” Mumaw says.
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Parks in this Area
Medfield Heights Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Roosevelt Park
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Skateboard
Stony Run Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
Buena Vista Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Asbury Park
Playground
Pleasant Place Park
Trails
Linkwood Park
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
30 min drive
Bus
Roland Ave & Oakdale Rd Sb
Bus
Roland Ave & Coldspring Ln Sb
Bus
Roland Ave & Wyndhurst Ave Nb
Bus
Northern Pkwy & Falls Rd Eb
Bus
Roland Ave & Beechdale Rd Sb
Bus
Roland Ave & St Mary's Seminary Sb
Bus
Falls Rd & Elmwood Rd Fs Nb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Roland Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roland Park, Baltimore sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Roland Park, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $831,500, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Classic Roland Park Colonial with huge potential on a highly desirable street. This charming home has so much to offer from large entertainment spaces, multiple porches, 7 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom, generous front and back yards, newer roof, brand new furnace, … This home needs updating but has so much to offer, plus location, location, location. Being sold "as is".
Welcome to the home you have admired for years. The epitome of Roland Park. From the luxurious wrap-around front porch, to the over half-acre of lawn, to the red slate roof, this home has everything you admire and love about Roland Park. Every room makes a statement and is designed for everyday living. Substantial renovations and additions create open spaces that are perfect for entertaining.
Ashley RichardsonMonument Sotheby's International Realty
Tremendous value in Roland Park! Situated on one of the prime blocks in the area, this Victorian beauty has been lovingly maintained by its long term owners. The large welcoming front porch leads to a very practical main level layout - large foyer, formal living & dining rooms, powder room with main level laundry, updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a bonus room. And don't
Daniel MotzBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Lovely apartment on the third floor of a large 3 unit detached home in Roland Park. This unit has been totally renovated and offers a brand new kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and a clean and modern bathroom. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, and ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. Such a charming top floor apartment in a quiet building and in sought after
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,835
Median Age
49
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$226,276
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$224,325
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
87%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
58.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
61/ 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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