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Station North

Station North

Urban Core Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21201, 21202, 21218

$356,135 Average Value
$144 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

The steady growth of Station North

In Station North, residents feel the hum of creativity in their daily lives. This neighborhood was the first area in Baltimore to receive a state designation as an arts and entertainment district, and over the past few years there has been significant effort to encourage growth. “It’s become a much more fashionable neighborhood than even when I moved here 40 years ago,” says Francis O’Neill, reference librarian at the Maryland Center for History and Culture and Baltimore native of 40 years. “The influx of students from Johns Hopkins and the Maryland Institute College of Art has really helped bring the area some love and attention.” Where once there were bustling street cars and thriving businesses, students and artists weave in and out of studios and classrooms, attend festivals, grab coffee at On The Hill and watch movies at The Charles Theatre. “The neighborhood had really run down towards the middle of the 20th century,” O’Neill continues. “But there’s some life blossoming up again now.”

Station North is located in the heart of Baltimore City.
Station North is located in the heart of Baltimore City.
Station North is Baltimore's arts and entertainment district.
Station North is Baltimore's arts and entertainment district.
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North Avenue and Charles Street serve as major shopping and dining hubs

The closest grocery store to Station North is the Save A Lot on Maryland Avenue. Locals can pick up necessities at the CVS one mile away on North Charles Street. North Avenue is the main hub of life in Station North, home to popular student haunts like the Station North Arts Cafe Gallery and lounging nightlife spots like The Club Car. The Charles Theatre also draws visitors from out of town. “The Charles started showing newsreels back in the ‘40s,” O’Neill says. “In the 1960s someone bought it and started playing movies, and now it’s a major film hub for all of Baltimore.” Club Charles, located across the street from the theater, has been a city-favorite dive bar for over 70 years. Recently, trendy restaurants like Foraged have cropped up, offering a menu that rotates with available in-season produce.

Built in 1892 The Charles Theatre is a wonderful night out for Station North residents.
Built in 1892 The Charles Theatre is a wonderful night out for Station North residents.
Station North residents can pick up necessities at nearby CVS.
Station North residents can pick up necessities at nearby CVS.
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Artscape and the Maryland Film Festival

Come summertime, Station North and its neighboring communities play host to America’s largest outdoor arts festival. Artscape takes over multiple blocks along Mount Royal Avenue and attracts more than 350,000 visitors, featuring local artisans, live music, interactive exhibits, food, drink and outdoor recreation. Station North is also the home of the Maryland Film Festival, hosted annually at the restored SNF Parkway Theatre on North Avenue. This five-day event features screenings of films from all over the world, which viewers can experience from balcony seats beneath an ornate roof constructed in 1915.

Every summer Station North host Artscape America's largest outdoor art festival.
Every summer Station North host Artscape America's largest outdoor art festival.
The Maryland Film Festival calls Station North home.
The Maryland Film Festival calls Station North home.
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Classic Baltimore row houses

Homes in Station North are mostly concentrated east of St. Paul Street, bumping up against the Green Mount Cemetery. Prospective owners have their choice of two- and three-story row houses that feature red brick or stone-carved facades, short front stoops and narrow backyards. Most homes were built between the 1850s and 1920s, and many have undergone full interior renovations. A two-bedroom townhouse prices around $200,000, while three-bedroom options rise around $300,000.

Larger three-story rowhomes are available in Station North.
Larger three-story rowhomes are available in Station North.
Station North is a densely populated neighborhood located in Baltimore City.
Station North is a densely populated neighborhood located in Baltimore City.
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The Green Mount Cemetery

The largest swath of green space in Station North is Green Mount Cemetery, where residents can take a quiet stroll through the monuments and headstones and savor the silence in the middle of the city. There are also a pair of pocket parks. Both Paul Povlock Memorial Park and McAllister Park offer swing sets and picnic tables for use on summer days.

A peaceful spot McAllister Park is a nice break from busy city life.
A peaceful spot McAllister Park is a nice break from busy city life.
The east side of Station North is boarded by Green Mount Cemetery.
The east side of Station North is boarded by Green Mount Cemetery.
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Penn Station and the Light Rail

Baltimore’s Penn Station is right next to the neighborhood, so residents of Station North enjoy easy access to both the Amtrak and MARC trains. By train, Washington, D.C. is reachable in under an hour, while New York City is just over a 2-hour trip. The Mount Royal/MICA Light Rail station is also within walking distance, giving residents access 10 miles south to Baltimore Washington International Airport in roughly 30 minutes. Interstate 83 frames the west side of Station North. This highway is the quickest way for drivers to get in and out of the neighborhood.

Baltimore's Penn Station is located in the Station North neighborhood.
Baltimore's Penn Station is located in the Station North neighborhood.
The Mt Vernon Light Rail Station is a short walk from Station North.
The Mt Vernon Light Rail Station is a short walk from Station North.
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Schooling in Station North

Students in Station North are zoned for Dallas F. Nicholas Senior Elementary School, which rates a C-minus on Niche and offers a debate and civic engagement enrichment program. Students can then apply for their choice of middle and high schools. The Baltimore Design School, which Niche scores a C, is located directly in the neighborhood and supports grades 6 through 12 in architectural and graphic design pursuits.

Baltimore Design School serves students from the 6th through the 8th grade.
Baltimore Design School serves students from the 6th through the 8th grade.
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School building in Barclay.
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School building in Barclay.
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The duality of Baltimore

Station North has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7, higher than the national average of 4. It is down the bus line from Baltimore’s largest methadone clinic, and the corner of North Avenue and Maryland Avenue has been popular with patients for years. The result is that many of Baltimore’s age-old scars are still visible among the attempted revitalization. “There are a lot of buildings there designed for commercial use, but it hasn’t quite taken off yet,” O’Neill says. “It’s kind of a battleground between the two types of life we see in Baltimore, and we’ve yet to see which will win.”

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

22 min drive

Train

Penn Station

Bus

Charles St & 20th St Nb

Bus

Maryland Ave & Lanvale & Falls Fs

Bus

Saint Paul St & Penn Station Fs Sb

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Guilford Ave & Federal St Sb

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Maryland Ave & 21st St Sb

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Maryland Ave & North Ave Sb

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North Avenue - Station North Arts District - Northbound

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Station North US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$332,500
Median Single Family Price
$255,000
Median Townhouse Price
$389,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Months of Supply
5.40
Median List Price
$315,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
359
Median Year Built
1917
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
5,293
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,065
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,524

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    415 E Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202

    $380,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,227 Sq Ft
    • 415 E Lafayette Ave

    PRICE REDUCTION! Seller will give a paint credit. $8,000 Grant available for this home for first-time home buyers! Call us to find out more! Stunningly Updated Rowhome in Station North! A valuable CHAP tax credit with 7 years remaining is available for you to take full advantage of! As you enter through the traditional four-panel door and classic vestibule, you step into a

    Dom Purnell Samson Properties

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    1621 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202

    $559,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,810 Sq Ft
    • 1621 Saint Paul St
    • New 19 days ago

    Welcome to your dream home, ideally located across from Penn Station in the heart of Baltimore! This spacious townhouse is perfect for a large family, hosting in-laws or overnight guests, or even for use as an Airbnb or rental opportunity. With 4 generously sized bedrooms, 3 and a 1/2 baths, and a 2nd kitchen, it offers ample space and flexibility for everyone. The open-concept design seamlessly

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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
2,811
Median Age
37
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$56,983
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,101

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89%
College Graduates
48.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score®

92 / 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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