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Waverly

Waverly

Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21218

Neighborhood Reviews
3.3
$192,622 Average Value
$109 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Proximity to Johns Hopkins University and nearby hospitals

Less than 5 miles north of downtown, Waverly is a conveniently located neighborhood that boasts lower home prices than nearby communities in North Baltimore. “It’s a mixture of both a lot of young families and young professionals because you’re right by Johns Hopkins University and Union Memorial Hospital, and a lot of people work at these facilities,” says Mezette Meredith of eXp Realty, a lifelong resident of Baltimore who lives and works in Waverly. Between its popular farmers market and commercial strip, Waverly benefits from urban amenities in a quiet section of the city.

The JHU campus brings a lively and energetic energy to Waverly.
The JHU campus brings a lively and energetic energy to Waverly.
Waverly Union Memorial is located in close proximity to Union Memeorial Hospital.
Waverly Union Memorial is located in close proximity to Union Memeorial Hospital.
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Strip mall with the essentials along Greenmount Avenue

Greenmount Avenue and 33rd Street serve as the main commercial corridors in the neighborhood. The recently renovated Giant Food includes fresh produce and essentials, and locally owned shops like Magic Men’s Wear and Beauty Lane keep style needs close at hand. When looking to dine out, Pete’s Grille is a top spot that has been serving classic diner eats for decades. “You can go in there and get a nice breakfast for under $12,” Meredith says. The PaperMoon Diner is another popular restaurant just south of Johns Hopkins University, about a mile away. Although there are plenty of nightlife spots in neighboring communities, Melba’s Place sits right off Greenmount Avenue and draws in Waverly locals every weekend.

A Waverly community favorite is Pete's Grill where locals can stop by for breakfast or lunch.
A Waverly community favorite is Pete's Grill where locals can stop by for breakfast or lunch.
Waverly's Greenmount Avenue has many locally owned businesses for all your essentials.
Waverly's Greenmount Avenue has many locally owned businesses for all your essentials.
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Row houses and Victorian-style homes in Charm City

Though over 70% of the properties in Waverly are row houses, most homes come with a garage that borders the alleyway. Row houses from the early 1900s feature brick exteriors and compact front porches, and single-family homes include Victorian-influenced architecture with bay windows and steeply pitched roofs. While many of Baltimore’s communities no longer have direct mail service to the front door, in Waverly, “you can still get out and walk off your porch to put a letter in the mailbox,” explains Meredith. On average, three- to four-bedroom homes cost between $250,000 and $300,000 and include at least 1,500 square feet — a contrast to prices in surrounding neighborhoods. “A lot of people buy in Waverly because it’s a lot cheaper than Charles Village,” Meredith says. “The homes are just as big, but it doesn’t have that high $400,000 to $450,000 price tag on it, and it’s very diverse, which is awesome.”

Many homes in Waverly have beautiful architectural details.
Many homes in Waverly have beautiful architectural details.
Daylight rowhomes are a poplar home choice in Waverly.
Daylight rowhomes are a poplar home choice in Waverly.
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Pocket parks and access to the Y at Memorial Stadium

When looking for a quick pocket park in the community, Chestnut Hill includes picnic tables and a small basketball court at the corner of Chestnut Hill Avenue and Frisby Street — but this isn’t the only recreational space nearby. The old Memorial Stadium has since been repurposed to house a castle-style play area and the Weinberg YMCA, bringing a more robust park close to home. “I go to the YMCA across the street all the time,” Meredith says. “They have a swimming pool there, basketball courts, classes for Zumba, pickleball and daycare centers.” For rainy days, the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Waverly Branch is a mile away and includes regular programming, from art classes to STEAM activities.

Chestnut Hill Park is a small neighborhood park in Baltimore City.
Chestnut Hill Park is a small neighborhood park in Baltimore City.
Memorial Field is a multipurpose athletic field at Our Playground at Stadium Place.
Memorial Field is a multipurpose athletic field at Our Playground at Stadium Place.
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Access to the weekly 32nd Street Farmers Market

A favorite year-round activity for locals is the 32nd Street Farmers Market, which operates every Saturday. “People really like the farmers market because everybody has to either hand pick or grow their own food — or do something creative with their own hands and be the originator of that product,” Meredith states. The farmers market also hosts events throughout the year, including a pie contest and readings from local authors. For additional activities, Johns Hopkins University holds community involvement fairs and speaker series about a mile away.

Located in Waverly the 32nd Street Farmers Market is open year-round.
Located in Waverly the 32nd Street Farmers Market is open year-round.
Waverly residents can shop for fresh produce at the 32nd Street Farmers Market.
Waverly residents can shop for fresh produce at the 32nd Street Farmers Market.
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Walkable schools from Waverly Elementary to Baltimore City College

Students can attend Waverly Elementary/Middle in Baltimore City Public Schools, which earns a C-minus grade from Niche. For high school, the district offers school choice, and one of the nearest options is Baltimore City College, a school earning an A-minus and ranking among the top 70 public high schools in Maryland. As one of the country’s oldest high schools, City maintains both its Gothic architecture and noteworthy reputation, and it offers International Baccalaureate courses for required and elective classes like film and anthropology.

Waverly Elementary School serves grades Pre-K through the 5th grade.
Waverly Elementary School serves grades Pre-K through the 5th grade.
Baltimore City College is a public high school in Baltimore City.
Baltimore City College is a public high school in Baltimore City.
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Sidewalks, bike lanes and CityLink

Residents can easily walk or bike to MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins University, but CityLink’s Red Line provides service every 10 minutes for those working closer to Inner Harbor. If traveling outside Maryland, Baltimore/Washington International Airport sits less than 20 miles south, easily reached via Interstate 895 or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Waverly is great for commuters with easy access to public transportation and sidewalks to JHU.
Waverly is great for commuters with easy access to public transportation and sidewalks to JHU.
Well maintained sidewalks weave through the Waverly community making it easy to get around.
Well maintained sidewalks weave through the Waverly community making it easy to get around.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

28 min drive

Bus

Greenmount Ave & 35th St Nb

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Greenmount Ave & 36th St Nb

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Ellerslie Ave & Mckewin Ave Sb

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33rd St & Frisby St Fs Wb

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
8/10/2016 Niche Review
crime and safety is always a concernfor all neighborhoods. In this neighborhood it has had its time of bad but its slowly getting better
5.0 Current Resident
4/10/2020 Niche Review
This is an excellent neighborhood. Beautiful, lots of sidewalks, very safe. I often see people walking their dogs.
2.0 Niche User
7/2/2014 Niche Review
I live in a really tough neighborhood in Baltimore city.
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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$217,500
Median Single Family Price
$328,500
Median Townhouse Price
$210,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$215,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
985
Median Year Built
1925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,632
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,094
Median Age
42
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,732
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,772

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34%
Advanced Degrees
22.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

66 / 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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