About 8 miles northeast of Baltimore rests the suburban community of Parkville. Around 30,000 residents inhabit its gridded streets, just south of the Beltway. “Parkville is an established community with old-school charm,” says Mary Anne Long, a Realtor with Keller Williams Integrity in the Baltimore metropolitan area. “It’s close to everything, but the houses here are more affordable than nearby Towson.” Many Parkville residents work in the shopping centers, major hospitals and eclectic dining district that sit right next door in Towson. After a day downtown, locals can retreat back to Parkville, where traffic is minimal, neighbors socialize on their front porches, and families ride their bikes down the wide streets.
Single-family houses line Parkville’s gridded streets
Apart from a few condos and row homes, the market mostly consists of single-family properties. “It’s a streetcar suburb, where most houses were built in the mid-1900s,” Long says. “Plenty of the older houses can be purchased affordably and renovated.” Architecture ranges from Cape Cods and ranch-style housing to New Traditional builds and Colonial Revivals. Condos sell in the $100,000s, while row homes start around $120,000 and cap at $400,000. Single-family prices go anywhere from $110,000 to over $850,000, with newer, six-bedroom homes on expansive lots at the top of the range.
Welcome to Parkville, a quiet suburb of Baltimore County.
Traditional colonial and cape cod style homes are available in Parkville.
Rowhomes line the streets in the densely populated areas of Parkville.
Smaller brick homes are great options for those looking for their starter home in Parkville.
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Playing at Putt Hill Park and putting at Mount Pleasant
Small neighborhood parks offer playgrounds, picnic areas and athletic fields. Putt Hill, Harford and Ridgeleigh parks are situated in different parts of town, so many residences are within walking distance of at least one. Loch Raven Recreation Center provides not only athletic facilities, but also programs and classes, like dance and martial arts. The Parkville Recreation Council sponsors regular activities and leagues, as well, including tennis, soccer, baseball and self-defense. The council rents out community garden plots at Double Rock Park, a popular spot for bikers and hikers. Just south of Parkville, Mount Pleasant Woods Park has an ice arena and a public 18-hole golf course along Herring Run.
People can play basketball with some friends on the full court at Chinquapin Park.
Double Rock Park is a 102-acre park providing playgrounds, nature trails & athletic fields.
Mt Pleasant Ice Arena offers public skating sessions and private hockey & skating lessons.
Mt Pleasant Golf Course is where Arnold Palmer secured his second win on the Pro Golf Tour.
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BCPS, A-rated private schools and Towson University
Students can attend Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), a district with over 150 campuses and a B rating on Niche. “Some of the public schools are nearby, and students can walk to them, which gives the neighborhood a community feel,” Long says. The district offers magnet programs for specialized learning, as well as Advanced Academics/Gifted and Talented classes for students across all divisions.
Families looking for private options may send their prekindergarten through eighth-grade students to Immaculate Heart of Mary School, which scores an A. Calvert Hall College High is an all-boys school with an A-plus. Notre Dame Preparatory School, which also earns an A-plus, is Calvert Hall’s sister school for Grades 6 through 12.
High school graduates can apply to Towson University, which offers over 110 undergraduate degrees, 47 master’s degrees and seven doctoral programs. With an annual enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, the university employs plenty of professors, many of whom commute from Parkville.
Welcome to Parkville High School in Parkville, MD.
The Notre Dame Preparatory School can be found in Hampton, MD near Towson.
Students of Townson have the opportunity to attend Calvert Hall College High School.
Towson University was founded in 1866 and brings many great students to the city.
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Pappas crab cakes and retail therapy in Towson
Several restaurants and shops are located in strip malls along Taylor Avenue, Perring Parkway and Loch Raven Boulevard. In addition to international chains, foodies can find Maryland, Indian and Peruvian cuisines nearby. Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar is a community staple that has served its famous crab cakes since 1972. Shopping plazas have big-box grocers from Giant to Safeway, and department stores, like Target, are nearby at Towson Place. Shoppers can reach Towson Town Center in about 5 miles for retail needs and an afternoon of entertainment at the movie theater and bowling alley.
You can dine in or pick up at local Parkville favorite Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar.
Belvedere Square Market is a great place to enjoy an afternoon lunch with friends or family.
Built in 1939 & restored in 2013, The Senator Theatre is still a popular spot for movies.
Towson Town Center in Towson has all the shopping and dining you need.
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Strawberry festivals and picking apples at Weber’s
The Parkville Recreation Council hosts regular events, such as bingo, flea markets and holiday celebrations. The Parkville-Carney Festival, held at St. Ursula’s Church each September, is a free event that brings neighbors together for a day of shopping, dining and entertainment. Weber’s Cider Mill Farm holds community gatherings during the spring and summer, including outdoor yoga and a farmers market, which is open on weekdays during harvest seasons. The farm also hosts strawberry festivals in June and apple-picking in the fall.
Navigating Parkville and Baltimore County
Parkville is located 8 miles northeast of Baltimore, accessible by either Interstate 695, known as the Beltway, or Harford Road. Driving from Parkville to Baltimore can take between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on traffic. Towson, about 5 miles west, can be reached via Taylor Avenue. For a public transportation option, Maryland Transit Administration’s Bus Route 54 operates between Parkville and downtown Baltimore. Flights take off from BWI International Airport, a 22-mile drive down the Beltway and Interstate 95.
Average crime rates and mild weather patterns
The Baltimore County Police Department Precinct 8 serves Parkville. The area earns an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 4 out of 10, which is on par with the national average.
Weather in Parkville stays relatively temperate, and residents can expect to experience all four seasons. Flood risk increases with proximity to Herring Run.
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