A thriving suburban community off Reisterstown Road northwest of Baltimore
Just 14 miles from downtown Baltimore, Pikesville is part of the increasingly popular North Baltimore County suburbs, where homebuyers come to enjoy the benefits of having access to the city without so many of the hassles of urban life. “It’s a beautiful place to live. It’s very family-oriented,” says lifelong Pikesville resident Laura Rosen, a veteran Realtor with Long and Foster Real Estate. “It’s convenient to go downtown. It’s centrally located on the Baltimore Beltway and convenient to get to Washington, D.C.” Crime statistics for Pikesville are not readily available.
Home to the largest concentrated population of Jewish residents in the Baltimore area, Pikesville has several synagogues, Jewish private schools and dozens of kosher shopping and dining options. “You have to live close to synagogue because they have to be able to walk there,” Realtor Tabitha Richardson, principal owner of NextHome Leaders and a one-time Pikesville resident. “It’s [Pikesville] on two sides of the interstate. The side near Owings Mills is more costly. The other side is more affordable. People like to live off Reisterstown Road because it has easy access to 695. That area is pretty hot.”
Reisterstown Road’s restaurants offer plenty of kosher options alongside their daily menu items, and these nearby highways make it convenient for commuters to head to Baltimore for work. The suburb is also known for its parks, historical sites, golf courses and local art. The community may look small, but it is home to roughly 33,000 residents, with most identifying as descendants of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Single-family homes and condos on either side of Interstate 695
The median single-family home price in Pikesville is about $445,000. It includes upgraded homes from the mid-20th century, new constructions and fixer-uppers in smaller designs like Cape Cods or ranch-style homes. These smaller homes may range in price between $250,000 and $500,000, while larger colonial homes and split-levels can cost between $550,000 and $800,000. Grand estates with ample yard space and storage can cost upwards of $900,000.
A selection of condos scattered around Pikesville ranges between apartment-style dwellings with one or two bedrooms and modern three-bedroom units in newer buildings. These can cost between $75,000 and $500,000.
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Highly-rated Baltimore County Public schools and private Jewish academies
Pikesville students fall within the Baltimore County Public Schools district. With more than 111,000 students districtwide, Niche rates it as an overall B grade and ranks it as the 3rd most diverse school district in the state. Top-rated public schools include Fort Garrison Elementary School and Pikesville High School, both of which are rated a B-plus. Some of the highest-rated private schools in Pikesville include Park School of Baltimore, the Bryn Mawr School, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and Bais Yaakov Eva Winer High School. Many Pikesville schools focus on college prep courses and technical skills and provide an extensive list of after-school activities and sports teams. College students may attend nearby Towson University or Morgan State University in Baltimore.
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Kosher shopping and dining along Reisterstown Road
Pikesville is home to the largest kosher supermarket in the country, the Seven Mile Market. The market functions like any major grocery store, with a deli counter, bakery and even sells toys – but the big draw is the seemingly endless kosher food options. Major stores like The Home Depot, Target and Barnes & Noble are also located on Reisterstown Road, along with bowling alleys, gyms, coffee shops and even motels. The area has a few shopping centers for fashion boutiques and jewelry stores. Shops at Quarry Lake is a high-end center set along the backdrop of Quarry Lake, where Citron Restaurant, a polished New American bistro, offers diners a view of the water.
7 Mile Market is the local one stop shop for groceries.
Cocoaccino's is a lively cafe featuring fresh salads, delicious soups, 90-second pizzas, & more!
Serengeti is a refined, kosher steakhouse providing a unique fusion of African & Southern fare.
Belvedere Square Market is a great place to enjoy an afternoon lunch with friends or family.
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Quarry Lake strolls, neighborhood parks and country clubs
Pikesville has several parks, the most popular being Quarry Lake, which has its own shopping center and a 1.7-mile trail. The nonprofit Greenspring Quarry Association has a clubhouse at one end of the lake, with a large pool, tennis courts and a walkway down to the water. Across the way is Blue Stone Park, where walkers and runners can begin their trek around Quarry Lake or walk their dogs. Bonnie View Park has a fully fenced-in playground for children, and Wellwood Park is a small picnicking space. The Suburban Club and Woodholme Country Club are two major golf courses in the area.
Lake Roland Park is close by and a great place to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
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Quarry Lake is the centerpiece of a multi-purpose development in Pikesville, MD.
Stop by and enjoy beautiful scenery of Quarry Lake from Blue Stone Park.
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Commutes southeast to Baltimore on the Baltimore Beltway
Pikesville is not pedestrian-friendly, and most residents prefer to get around via car. Interstate 695, locally known as the Baltimore Beltway, loops around the greater metropolitan region and is the main major thoroughfare passing through town. Jones Falls Expressway, I-83, and Northwest Expressway, I-795, flank opposite ends of the city to the east and west, respectively. “I-795 will take you off the loop and it takes you to Owings Mills,” Richardson says. “It can get very crowded during rush hour time. Reisterstown Road can get busy with people trying to get to work and get back home.” Maryland Transit Administration offers bus service on Reisterstown Road, Old Court Road, Milford Mill Road and Smith Avenue. Commuters can also catch a train at Old Court Station and reach Baltimore in about an hour. Because of its proximity to major highways and Reisterstown Road, Pikesville residents may be subjected to loud traffic noise.
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