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Village of Homeland is a neighborhood in the north section of the city near the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. York Road, Homeland Avenue, North Charles Street and East Melrose Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood that has both residential and commercial components. Homes here are detached single-family homes that are well maintained and are located on large wooded lots. In addition, there are a number of multi-family apartment buildings here as well.

There are a number of restaurants and shopping options located within the neighborhood, especially along York Road. Although there are no schools here, there are several located nearby including the Gilman School and the Bryn Mawr School. Access to mass transit is available with several bus stops being located along the main roads of the neighborhood. There is no dedicated green space such as parks although the neighborhood has a park like feel due to the wooded lots.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I really like it here and would love to buy a house here. Definitely take a look at the Village of Homeland if you are looking for a nice detached single-family home in the north section of the city.

Montebello is a neighborhood in the northeast section of the city near the main campus of Morgan State University. East 32nd Street, Hillen Road, Argonne Drive and Lake Montebello Drive generally form the borders of this neighborhood. There is a small residential component of this neighborhood that is located along East 32nd Street. Here you will find a number of attached single-family “row houses” that are so common in Baltimore. The majority of the neighborhood incorporates Montebello Lake, Montebello Waster water Treatment facility and the annex of Morgan State University.

The Montebello Elementary Junior Academy is the only school located in Montebello. There are no restaurants or shopping facilities here. Access to mass transit does not exist, nor are there any places of worship. Although there is no park here, there is Lake Montebello. I really like to walk around the lake on Lake Drive as well as on the Herring Run Trail near the Morgan State Annex. Although there is lots of undeveloped and heavily wooded land along Argonne Drive, I believe that it belongs to Morgan State University and could be developed by the school in the future. One of the downsides to the neighborhood is the waster water treatment facility and ponds.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I like it here, however the adjacent neighborhoods will have man more housing options. Be sure aware of the water treatment plant and odors that can come from the facility at any time in different weather conditions.

Woodmere is a neighborhood in the northwest section of the city near the Rogers Metro Station. West Northern Parkway, Gist Avenue, west Belvedere Avenue and Wabash Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Homes here are typically attached single-family “row home” style structures that are found throughout Baltimore City. In addition, there are a number of detached single-family homes as well. Most of the homes are well maintained and some appear to be newer, especially closer to the Rogers Metro Station.

As you would expect the main draw to the neighborhood is its proximity to the Rogers Metro Station and access to mass transit. There are a number of restaurants as well as neighborhood stores scattered about Woodmere for both residents as well as workers to enjoy. There are no schools located here, nor is there an dedicated green space.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Although the Rogers Metro Station is nice, there are drawbacks to living near it, mainly the noise. All in all this is a pretty nice neighborhood and is worth looking into, especially if you use the Metro system to get to and from work. Just be aware the neighborhood does lack some of the amenities that most of us look for in the city.

Northwest Community Action is a neighborhood in the northwest section of the city near Gwynns Falls Park. Bloomingdale Road, West North Avenue, North Dukeland Street and Braddish Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Homes here are typically attached single-family “row home” style structures that are found throughout Baltimore City. In addition, there are a significant number of apartment buildings here including some of which that may be subsidized.

There are a number of schools both within the neighborhood and in the immediate area including New Song Academy, Alternative Elementary School and Rosemont Elementary Middle School. Dedicated green space can be found at Wilbur H. Waters Park as well as at the nearby Gwynns Falls Park. There are a limited number of smaller neighborhood carry out and fast food restaurants. Shopping options are available for residents of Northwest Community Action, but are mainly smaller neighborhood markets and stores. Bus stops can be found along the main roads providing access to mass transit.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

If I were looking into moving into the northwest section of the city, I would take a look at Northwest Community Action, especially if I could find a deal on a row house here. Be sure to look into the number and type of apartments here before you commit!

Harlem Park is a neighborhood in the west section of the city. West Lafayette Avenue, North Fremont Avenue, West Mulberry Street, and North Monroe Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Homes here are typically attached single-family “row home” style structures that are found throughout Baltimore City.

One of the interesting things about Harlem Park is the amount of dedicated green space and parks here. In addition to Harlem Square Park and Lafayette Square Park, there are at least 25 other parks within the neighborhood for residents to enjoy. Augusta Falls Savage Institute of Visual Arts, Youth Opportunity School and Harlem Park Middle School are the only school located within Harlem Park. There are a number of places to worship here including Saint James Episcopal Church and Unity Christian Church. Shopping and restaurants are somewhat limited, so many will want to venture into other neighborhoods for these activities. Access to mass transit is available with a number of bus stops being located within Harlem Park.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am not sure of this neighborhood despite the number of parks. I would check into the most recent crime data and also look into why these smaller parks were created. Take a look at the neighborhood for yourself and make your own decision.

Brewers Hill is a neighborhood in the southeast section of the city. Eastern Avenue, South Haven Street, Dillon Street and South Conking Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Homes here are attached single-family structures and are the typical “row home” style structures found just about everywhere in the city.

One of the nice things about this neighborhood is the large number of restaurants in the area, particularly along Eastern Avenue. Shopping is limited to a few neighborhood specialty stores, however there is a Walgreens nearby. Although there are no schools actually in the neighborhood, the Bishop John Neumann School and Friendship Academy of Math are nearby. Access to public transportation is available with many bus stops scattered throughout the neighborhood. Commuters will like the ease of access to I-95. As is the case with many neighborhoods in the city, there is a set of railroad tracks near South Haven Street, which can be noisy at times. One really negative aspect of the neighborhood is the lack f dedicated green space here, although Patterson Park is nearby.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

This may be a neighborhood worth checking out., especially if you can find a deal on a place to live. It is close to the water and commuting routes. I also like to eat out so the number of restaurants is appealing. Be sure to check into the noise from the train tracks and make sure you are ok without a neighborhood park.

Rosebank is a neighborhood in the north section of the city and is the home of the Senator Theatre. East Northern Parkway, York Road and Bellona Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Homes here are attached single-family structures and are the typical “row home” style structures found just about everywhere in the city. In addition, a significant number of detached single-family homes can be found here as well. Homes are typically well maintained and are located on lots with trees.

Govans Presbyterian Church and the associated cemetery take up approximately one third of the neighborhood. There are no schools within Rosebank, nor is there any dedicated green space. If those things are important to you then this neighborhood may not be a good fit for you. Residents of the neighborhood will find numerous restaurants and shopping options including the Zen Café’. There are numerous public bus stops located along the main roads providing easy access to mass transportation.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Despite not having any schools or dedicated green space, I could see myself living here. I have traveled thru Rosebank on numerous occasions with work and find it to be a nice neighborhood. Take a drive thru one day and check it out. It is small but charming as well.

Sharp Leadenhall is a neighborhood in the south section of the city, along I-395 and is home to the Little Montgomery Street Historical District. South Hanover Street, Race Street and South Eutaw Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Homes here are attached single-family structures and are the typical “row home” style structures found just about everywhere in the city. In addition, a number of multi-family buildings can be found here as well.

Sharp-Leaderhall Elementary School is found here and is the only school located in the neighborhood. I really enjoy the Solo Gibbs Park, which is the only dedicated green space found here. There are numerous stores and restaurants scattered about the neighborhood for the residents to enjoy. Many maybe disturbed to discover the South Baltimore Homeless Shelter located along W West Street, but thankfully there is a place available to the less fortunate in this economy. There are several places of worship located within the neighborhood as well. Public transportation is available with numerous public bus stops. Ravens fans with season tickets will enjoy living near the stadium.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Overall the neighborhood may be worth considering, but be sure that you are ok with the road noise from I-395. Also be prepared to fight the crowds on game day.

Towanda Grantley is a neighborhood in the northwest section of the city adjacent to the West Coldspring Metro Station. West Cold Spring Lane, Reisterstown Road and Wabash Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood has a mixture of commercial, industrial and residential uses. Industrial uses include a concrete batch plant. Homes here are attached single-family structures and are the typical “row home” style structures found just about everywhere in the city.

Adjacent to the concrete plant is the Towanda Playground, which is the only dedicated green space in the neighborhood. The Baltimore Junior Academy is the only school located here. There are a number of businesses including automotive repair facilities located around Towanda Grantley. Restaurants and shopping options are limited here as well. As you would expect, public transportation is excellent with the Metro Station and numerous bus stops located throughout the neighborhood.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

It is hard for me to get excited about this neighborhood because of the industrial uses. In addition, the train tracks are active with the Metro station nearby. Seems like it is a hard place to get any peace and quiet, but you decide for yourself.

Belair-Parkside is a small neighborhood in the northeast section of the city adjacent to Herring Run Park. Eastwood Drive, Parkside Drive Route 1 and Eierman Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of commercial and residential uses, with the commercial component being concentrated along Route 1. Homes here are a mixture of well-maintained attached and detached single-family structures. The attached homes are the typical “row home” style structures found just about everywhere in the city.

While Belair-Parkside is primarily a residential neighborhood that lacks many of the amenities such as schools that many potential residents look for in a neighborhood, it is still a great neighborhood. One of the things that I really like about Belair-Parkside is that I can walk out of the door and be in Herring Run Park in moments. Those residents looking for shopping and restaurants will find plenty of options along Route 1. Another plus to living here is that you are close to I-95 /I-895 as well, especially if you are a car commuter.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

If you like small neighborhoods, you may want to consider Belair-Parkside, especially if you do not mind having a neighborhood school. I like the fact that my favorite neighbor could be Herring Run Park.

Midtown Edmondson is a neighborhood in the west section of the city. North Monroe Street, West Mulberry Street, North Bentalou Street and West Lafayette Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Homes here tend to be older attached “row home” style structures found throughout Baltimore.

One of the big pluses for this neighborhood is the West Baltimore MARC station along West Franklin Street. This coupled with numerous bus stops provide excellent access to mass transportation options. Dedicated green space can be found at the Lafayette and Payson Park. There are no schools within the neighborhood, however there are a number of places to worship here. Restaurants and stores exist in the neighborhood and while they tend to be smaller neighborhood establishments, they are plentiful throughout Midtown-Edmondson.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Although the MAC train is a draw, potential residents should consider the noise levels prior to making a commitment to the neighborhood. Overall, it may be a neighborhood worth considering, especially if you can get a deal on a “row home” that needs some tender loving care.

Berea is a neighborhood in the east section of the city. Sinclair Lane, Edison Highway, East Biddle Street and North Rose Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Approximately half of the neighborhood consists of the Baltimore Cemetery and the other half is a mixture of commercial and residential uses. The homes found her are the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore.

Fort Worthington Elementary School I located here as well as the Lakewood Elementary School. Heritage High School is nearby as well. Residents will enjoy the Fort Washington Recreation Center as well. Shopping and restaurant options are somewhat limited within Berea, so many residents will want to venture into other neighborhoods for those options. Access to public transportation is available utilizing the large number of bus stops located along the main roads. Although dedicated green space is limited, residents can walk to the nearby Clifton Park, which is quite nice.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Overall this neighborhood may be worth a visit. Personally, I do not care for the lack of shopping and dining options but if the price of the home were right, I may be able to overlook those details!

Westgate is a neighborhood in the southwest section of the city near Gwynns Falls / Leakin Park. Baltimore National Pike, Edmondson Road, South Rock Glen Road, Frederick Avenue and Westowne Road generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is residential in nature with a mix of single-family detached homes as well as a large number of multi-family apartment buildings, some of which appear to be subsidized.

The biggest draw to the neighborhood is the schools here. Residents with children will enjoy North Bend Elementary and Middle School as well as West Baltimore Middle School. There are a very limited selection of restaurant and shopping options here. Although many parts of the neighborhood are wooded, there is no dedicated green space within Westgate. On a positive note, there are numerous bus stops along the main roads providing access to public transportation.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am not a big fan of this neighborhood because of the large amount of multi-family housing here, some of which appears to be subsidized. As many know, I really like dedicated green space and parks, so the lack of this amenity is a huge negative for me. That being said, everyone needs a place to live and if you can find a place here within your budget then check it out and make your own decision.

Sabina-Mattfield is a neighborhood in the north section of the city near Johns Hopkins University. Fairfield Avenue, Stanton, Falls Road, the West Northern Parkway and the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mixture of residential buildings as well as numerous commercial establishments. Homes here are typically single-family detached structures that are well maintained. The homes tend to be located on wooded lots.

This is a great neighborhood despite being located along I-83 and the associated road noise. Shopping is excellent as there is a Whole Foods Market here along with numerous stores and restaurants, both within the neighborhood as well as the adjacent neighborhoods. Dedicated green space lovers will appreciate the number of trees here as well as Asbury Park. The Meadowbrook Aquatic and Fitness Center is located here as well. Those utilizing public transportation will find numerous bus stops along the main roads. One negative to living here I you have children is that there is no neighborhood school.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Sabina-Mattfield is an excellent neighborhood and should be checked out by anyone looking to lie in the north section of the city. One thing to keep in mind of is the road noise from I-83, especially when the leaves are off of the trees. Best to look into this before buying there to make sure you can live with it.

Milton Montford / Madison East End is a neighborhood in the east section of the city near Johns Hopkins Hospital. East Eager Street, Edison Highway, East Monument Street and North Patterson Park Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. As is the case with many neighborhoods in Baltimore, there is a mix of residential and commercial uses here. Homes here are the typical attached “row home” structures found throughout the city. Commercial buildings are typically found along East Monument Street.

This is a neighborhood with few amenities for the residents. Here there are no neighborhood schools. Although there is dedicated green space here with the Frank C. Bocek Park being located here, it appears to be a new park with little to offer except an open grass field. There are a number of fast food restaurants as well as shopping options located here as well. Those wishing to worship will find several neighborhood churches. Access to public transportation is available with numerous bus stops located along the main streets.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am not a big fan of this neighborhood. The nearby train tracks are concerning due to the noise although after a while residents say to each other; “train, what train?”. If you are considering living here definitely look into the noise issue as well as the types of commercial businesses here.

Graceland Park is a neighborhood in the southeast section of the city that is home to the Hebrew Cemetery. Dundalk Avenue, O’Donnell Street, Gusyan Street, I-95, and Eastern Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a wonderful mix of residential and commercial uses. Hoes here are the typical attached single-family “row home” styled structures found throughout Baltimore, as well as a large number of detached single-family homes. Most of the homes appear to be relatively well maintained.

If you are looking for a home in the city, you will find that Graceland Park has lots to offer its residents. Graceland Park-O’Donnell Heights Elementary School is located here as well as Baltimore Community High School and Sacred Heart of Mary School. Although there is no dedicated green space within the neighborhood many of the homes are on wooded lots, which adds to the character of the neighborhood. Commuters will really like the ease of access to I-95, but be aware of the background noise from the road. Numerous restaurants and shopping options are located throughout Graceland Park.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I really like the mix of housing as well as the commercial uses here. Graceland Park is definitely worth considering!

Winchester is a neighborhood in the southwest section of the city. Braddish Avenue, Riggs Avenue, Winchester Street, North Franklintown Road, and the set of railroad tracks adjacent to Belmont Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is primarily a residential homes made up of attached single-family “row home” styled structures found throughout Baltimore. Most of the homes appear to be relatively well maintained.

There is not much else in Winchester besides homes. The neighborhood has no dedicated green space for the residents, although Gwyenns Falls and Leakin Parks are nearby. Shopping and dining options are very limited. Rosemont Elementary Middle School, Friendship Prep Academy and New Song Academy are nearby. There are numerous bus stops located throughout the neighborhood for those wishing to take advantage of public transportation.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

One of the things that one should look into if you are considering a move into Winchester is the amount of use the railroad tracks gets during the day and night. Be sure to make an informed decision as to the noise level before buying here. If you can live with the lack of amenities within Winchester, this may be a neighborhood worth considering.

Carroll Park is a neighborhood in the southwest section of the city that is the home of the Carroll Park Municipal Golf Course. Bayard Street, Washington Street, I-95 and a set of railroad tracks to the east of Wilkens Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. This neighborhood does have a small residential component along Bayard Avenue, but for the most part it is all dedicated green space.

Residents will find the Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School on the outskirts of the neighborhood, as well as the Southwest Baltimore Charter School. Residents will need to go into adjacent neighborhoods for shopping, dining, places of worship. Residents as well as visitors to the neighborhood will find an excellent park and recreation facility including a golf course, six baseball / softball fields, tennis courts, hiking trails and the Mount Clare Museum House. Visitors will appreciate the ease of access since the neighborhood is just off of I-95.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am a huge fan of this park as it is excellent! Since I love to play golf and really enjoy this course, I would seriously consider living nearby just to enjoy Carroll Park. Even if you do not move into the neighborhood, you should definitely visit Carroll Park one afternoon with the family.

Broening Manor is a neighborhood that is located in the southeast section of the city near the I95 and I-895 interchange. Holabrid Avenue, Broening Highway, Cardiff Avenue, Danville Avenue and Dundalk Avenue, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood has a little bit of everything to offer in the way of housing, including a number of multifamily apartment buildings as well as attached single-family homes as well as detached single family homes. There are also a number of commercial buildings and industrial facilities here as well.

Residents with children will be drawn to the neighborhood because of Holabird Elementary School, which is the only school in Broening Manor. A limited amount of shopping and restaurants can be found along Holabird Avenue, however more options for these activities will be found in adjacent neighborhoods. Commuters will like the easy of getting to both I-95 and I-895. However, those utilizing public transportation will not find any bus stops here. A big negative for me is the lack of dedicated green space. I really like parks and for me it is “must have” if living in the city.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I find the lack of green space to be a “deal breaker” for this neighborhood. The commercial and industrial space along Broening Highway a big negative away. That being said, you may be able to find a home here that meets your needs, especially if having a school within walking distance is important to you. Take a look and make up your own mind.

Union Square is a neighborhood that is located in the southwest section of the city. South Fulton Avenue, West Baltimore Street, South Cary Street and West Pratt Street generally form the borders of this outstanding neighborhood. A majority of the homes here are attached single family “row home” styled homes and appear to be well maintained. There are a number of commercial properties here as well.

Union Square Park is the sole dedicated green space for the residents to enjoy. Families with school age children will find the Steuart Hill Academic Academy here, as well as the Steuart Hill Recreation Center. One of the things that I find appealing is the number of neighborhood stores and places to grab a bite to eat. You are not going to find your chain stores or restaurants in Union Square; they are all small businesses with roots in the neighborhood. Mass transit is available with numerous bus stops strategically located along the main roads. Residents looking for places of worship will find the New Southwest Baptist Church here with other places nearby as well.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

If you are interested in living in this part of the city, definitely look at Union Square. In my mind it should be high up on anyone’s list.

Christopher is a neighborhood that is located in the northeast section of the city, near the Mount Pleasant Golf Course. East Northern Parkway, Old Harford Road, Roselawn Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. A majority of the homes here are detached single family homes on relatively large lots. Most appear to be very well maintained.

The only schools in this neighborhood, which is primarily residential in nature, are the Calvary Lutheran School and Hamilton Christian School. The Friendship Academy of Engineering as well as the Hamilton Elementary Middle School are two schools that are nearby as well. Residents looking for dining and shopping options will want to go to some of the adjacent neighborhoods for those activities. There are no places of worship in the neighborhood, but you will find a number of bus stops here to provide a mass transit alternative. Although there is no dedicated green space within Christopher, residents will find North Hartford Park nearby as well as Mount Pleasant Park and the associated golf course and ice arena.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I really like this neighborhood and think it is definitely worth a visit!

Upton is a neighborhood that is located in the central section of the city, near the University of Maryland at Baltimore and University of Maryland Medical Center. North Fremont Avenue, Laurens Street, McCulloh Street and West Preston Street, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood as a mixture of both single family attached “row homes” as well as a large number of multifamily apartment buildings, some of which may be subsidized.

Mast transit is excellent here with a large number of bus stops as well as the State Center Metro Station and the Upton Station. Dedicated green space can be found in the Robert C. Marshall Park along Pennsylvania Avenue as well as the Wilson & Etting Park, Mcmechen and Etting Park and the Henry H. Garnet Park. Schools in Upton include the Upton School, the Bethel Christian School, as well as the nearby Booker T. Washington Middles School, the Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School and the Renaissance Academy. Shopping and dining options are available within the neighborhood, but are limited to an extent.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am not sure about living here due to the large number of apartments located here. I like the number of schools here as well as the parks. I guess I would need to understand the crime statistics here and spend some time in Upton to make an informed decision.

Walbrook is a neighborhood that is located in the west section of the city, near Coppin State University. Gwyenns Falls Parkway, Poplar Grove Street, West North Avenue and Denison Street, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood has a mixture of attached and detached single and multifamily homes. Homes here are below average to average in their maintenance status. There also is a commercial component as well to Walbrook.

Dedicated green space can be found at the Poplar Terrace Park on Poplar Terrace as well as the nearby Gwynns Falls Park. The only school here is the Ymaryland-Emily Price Jones Head Start School on Windsor Avenue, so many families with children will need to explore schools in other neighborhoods. Dining and shopping options are very limited as well. Residents wishing to worship will find Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church here. There are a number of bus stops scattered throughout the neighborhood for those wishing to take advantage of mass transportation.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

There may be a deal or two available on a home here in Walbrook. If you are interested in investing the time and money into renovating a home here, this may be the place for you. I am going to give this neighborhood a pass for now.

Saint Agnes is a neighborhood that is located in the southwest section of the city, adjacent to the Saint Agnes Health Center. Strickland Street, South Caton Avenue, Wilkens Avenue and the railroad tracks stretching from Wilkens Avenue to Strickland Street, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes here are the typical attached single-family “row home” style structures found throughout Baltimore.

Most of the shopping and dining options can be fond along Wilkens Avenue, which is where most of the commercial businesses are located. Dedicated green space can be found in the Francis X. Gallagher Park. Families with children will not find any schools within Saint Agnes, but will find schools nearby including Cardinal Gibbons High School and Sarah M. Roach Elementary School. Numerous bus stops can be found along Wilkens Avenue and Caton Street for those wishing to utilize mass transit. There are no places of worship within the neighborhood.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

All in all this is not a bad neighborhood. I would be sure to consider the noise from the railroads tracks along the perimeter. Also be aware that the area around Wilkens Avenue can get busy with traffic because of the hospital.

Moyayia-Walther is a neighborhood that is located in the northeast section of the city. Southern Avenue, Eugene Avenue, Moravia Road and Hartford Road generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes here typically are a mixture of attached and detached single-family homes. Most of the homes appear to be well maintained. There is a small commercial component of the neighborhood and B’nai Israel Cemetery is located here as well.

The commercial component of the neighborhood is concentrated along Hartford Road. This is where you will primarily find the limited amount shopping and dining options available. More options are available in the adjacent neighborhoods along Hartford Avenue. There are no schools located in Moryia-Walther, but residents do have access to public transportation with numerous bus sops located along the main roads. Unfortunately there is no dedicated green space beyond the cemetery within the neighborhood.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

If you are looking for a detached single family home or a duplex, you should take a look at Morayia-Walther. It may suit your needs. Personally I really like parks

Farring Baybrook Park is a neighborhood that is located in the south section of the city. West Bay Avenue, Church Street, 5th Street and Duane Avenue, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes here typically are detached single family homes. One of the striking things about the neighborhood is the amount of open space here, both in parkland and undeveloped land.

Residents of the neighborhood re lucky to have lots of dedicated green space including Bay Brook Park as well as Farring Baybrook Park and Arundel Village Parks. In addition, you will find the Farring Baybrook Recreational Center here as well. Residents with children will enjoy the nearby Curtis Bay Elementary School as well as the bay Brook Elementary School and Church on the Rock Christ Academy. One of the downsides to the neighborhood is the lack of shopping or restaurants. There are no bus stops nearby so access to public transportation will be difficult.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I like the dedicated green space here as well as the amount of undeveloped land. If I were looking to move into this part of the city, I would take a look at the planned use(s) of the undeveloped land. Be sue that you are not surprised!

Hopkins Bayview is a neighborhood that is located in the southeast section of the city and is home to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. I-895, East Lombard Street, Kane Street, East Pratt Street and Eastern Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Although there are a few residential uses within the neighborhood, world-class medical attention is what you will find here.

Those working and visiting in the medical center will enjoy dedicated green space with the Joseph E. Lee Park, which is located next to the medical center. The few residents in the neighborhood as well as the adjacent neighborhoods will find Patterson High School here. Many of the other businesses in the neighborhood, including restaurants and stores, are focused on providing services to the people working or visiting the medical center. There is easy access to I-95 and I-895 as well as mass transit as there are a number of bus stops throughout the neighborhood.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting. This area is heavily patrolled by the University’s security force and is safer than many neighborhoods.

This is a busy place with a two interstate highways nearby, an active heliport and a world-class medical facility that is busy 24 hours per day. Be sure to take a look and a listen for the noise levels here as well as in the adjacent neighborhood if considering living in this area.

New Northwood is a neighborhood that is located in the northeast section of the city near Morgan State University. Woodbourne Avenue, Loch Raven Boulevard, East Cold Springs Lane and The Alameda, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood has a little bit of everything to offer in the way of housing, including a number of multifamily apartment buildings as well as attached single-family homes as well as detached single family homes. Many of the homes and buildings here are relatively new.

Chinquapin Run Park is located here for those that enjoy dedicated green space. Residents will find the Woodbourne School as well as the Woodbourne School for Special Education and Northwood Community Academy located here. Since this is primarily a residential neighborhood, you will find a limited number of shopping and restaurant options in New Northwood. As with many neighborhoods, access to mass transit is available with a number of bus stops scattered throughout the neighborhood.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

This may be a neighborhood worth looking into if you work nearby. I am neutral on New Northwood because of the large number of apartments and the lack of amenities such as shopping and restaurants.

South Clifton Park is a neighborhood that is located in the east section of the city. Sinclair Lane, Belair Road, East North Avenue and Hartford Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. Homes located here tend to be the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore.

Hartford Heights Intermediate School is located in the neighborhood for those families with children. In addition, the sprawling Heritage High School is nearby as well. One of the things that I do not like is the lack of green space here, although Clifton Park is nearby. Shopping and restaurants are very limited as well. The commercial uses in the neighborhood tend to be office buildings and there are a number of automotive repair facilities within South Clifton Park. Residents will find a number of bus stops along the main roads, which will provide access to the expanded mass transit system in the city.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am not sure if I could live here because of the mixture of commercial and industrial uses. Judge for yourself, but there may be better options out there for you and your family.

Ten Hills is a very attractive neighborhood that is located in the southwest section of the city. Uplands Parkway, Edmondson Avenue North Rock Glen Road, South Rock Glen Road and South Wickham Road, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes here tend to be very well maintained detached single family homes located on heavily wooded lots. There are a few multifamily buildings here as well.

Hunting Hills Swim Club is located here as is St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Other than that this is a strictly residential neighborhood without any commercial or industrial uses. One of the things that I really like in this neighborhood is Uplands Park. This along with the fact that the neighborhood is heavily wooded, add to the park like feel. Shopping is nearby with Edmondson Village Shopping Center, which is located on Edmondson Avenue, being within walking distance. Although there are no schools within Ten Hills, there are several options nearby including Mount Saint Joseph High School. Access to mass transit is available with numerous bus stops being located here.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I really like Ten Hills and if I were looking for a detached single family home and like trees, this neighborhood would be high on my list. Take a look for yourself and let me know what you think.

Dolfield is a neighborhood that is located in the northwest section of the city. West Cold Springs Lane, Garrison Boulevard and Wabash Avenue, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes located in the neighborhood are a mixture of both attached and detached single-family homes as a number of multifamily apartment buildings.

One of the big draws of Dolfield to families with children will be the schools. Residents of the neighborhood will find both Callaway Elementary School and George WF McMechen Senior High School located here. The Baltimore Junior Academy is located nearby as well. In addition to the schools, residents have excellent access to mass transportation with the West Coldspring Metro Station being located here as well as numerous bus stops throughout the neighborhood. Shopping and restaurants are limited in the neighborhood as is dedicated green space. There are a number of commercial businesses in the neighborhood, especially along Wabash Avenue.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Overall the neighborhood is ok. I do not like the lack of green space and the number and types of businesses here. If I were considering living here I would definitely be sure to check on the noise levels within the neighborhood from the nearby Metro trains as well as from the automotive repair businesses along Wabash Avenue.

Concerned is a neighborhood that is located in the northwest section of the city. Woodhaven Avenue, Garrison Boulevard, Oakfield Avenue and West Forest Park Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes located in the neighborhood are the typical attached single family “row house” styled home found throughout the city. There are a number of detached single-family homes here as well as a few commercial buildings.

Home to the WBC Community Development Corporation, Concerned has a number of places of worship including the Forest Park Community Church and Wayland Baptist Church. Public transportation via numerous bus stops along the main roads is available for those wishing to utilize mass transportation. Those residents commuting by car will appreciate the fact that the neighborhood is located between I-83 and I-695, so access to the interstate system is easy. Although there is no dedicated green space within Concerned, the Liberty Recreation Center is located off of West Forest Park Avenue, as is Liberty Elementary School for those families with small children. Restaurants and shopping options are very limited here as well, so most residents will want to venture into adjacent neighborhoods for those activities.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

All things considered you may want to take a look at Concerned and see if it is a neighborhood for you. I drive a lot with my job and like the location and easy access to the interstate system.

Windsor Hills is a neighborhood that is located in the northwest section of the city. Chelsea Terrace, Windsor Mill Road, Clifton Avenue, Talbot Road and Fairfax Road generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes located in the neighborhood are detached single family homes located on mostly wooded lots. Homes here are typically well maintained.

Residents with small children will like the convenience of having Windsor Hills Elementary School located here. Dedicated green space can be found in the nearby Windsor Hills Play Lot Park.. William McGill Park, Windsor Hill Park and the sprawling Gwynns Falls Park are nearby as well. Residents in Windsor Hills will not find any restaurants, shopping or places of worship located here, but they can be found nearby.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Although the neighborhood lacks many of the amenities that many desire, this is still a neighborhood worth looking into. Do not let the lack of shopping, restaurants or easy access to public transportation prevent you from considering Windsor Hills, especially if you are looking for a detached single family home. I like the neighborhood and I would like to live here myself.

Idlewood is a neighborhood that is located in the northeast section of the city. East Northern Parkway, Loch Raven Boulevard, Limit Avenue and The Alameda generally form the borders of this neighborhood. As you would expect, a vast majority of the homes here are attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore. There are a number of multifamily apartment buildings scattered about Idlewood.

Mercy High School is the only school located in the neighborhood. Although there is at least one church in the neighborhood, there is no shopping, restaurants or dedicated green space. The Trinity Adult Day Care facility is located here and may be for some residents. There are a number of public bus stops along Loch Raven Boulevard for those wishing to utilize mass transit.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Although the neighborhood lacks many of the amenities that many desire, this is still a neighborhood worth looking into. Do not let the lack of shopping, restaurants or green space prevent you from looking at a home here.

Cedonia is a neighborhood that is located in the northeast section of the city and is a great choice for those workers using a car to get to work in various sections of the city. I-895/95, Hamilton Avenue, Arizona Avenue and Moores Run Drive generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here are a mix of attached single-family “row homes” as well multifamily apartment buildings. There are also a number of commercial buildings located here as well.

One of the great things about Cedonia is the amount of green space. Residents enjoy Moore’s Run Park, Bucknell & Moores Park and Silverbell Park. Shopping and restaurants can be found at Cedonia Shopping Center. There are no schools within the neighborhood, but Bethlehem Christian Day School and Mount Pleasant Christian School are nearby. Residents will find a number of public bus stops along the main roads.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am not sure of this neighborhood, although I like the ease of access to I-895/95. The biggest concern here would be the amount of noise you are going to hear from the interstate within the neighborhood. This could be a big issue for some people as I895/95 is a very busy road 24 hours a day year round. Definitely take a look especially if you are commuting any distance by car.

Perkins Homes is a neighborhood that is located in the southeast section of the city and is within walking distance of the Inner Harbor. Crab Street, East Pratt Street, South Eden Street and Bank Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here are all multifamily apartment buildings with an institutional feel to them.

Beside the apartments, there is nothing in Perkins Homes except the apartments. The nearest schools are City Spring Elementary School and Baltimore Freedom Academy along East Pratt Street. The nearest dedicated green space is two blocks away in City Springs Park. Shopping and restaurants are very limited in the immediate area around Perkins Homes, but there are more available as you begin to get three or four blocks from the neighborhood. There are a number of bus stops along the main roads for access to mass transit.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I really do not like this neighborhood because of the institutional feel of the apartment buildings. Anyone considering moving to Perkins Homes or the immediate area should do their due diligence on the area to determine if rents here are subsidized.

Park Circle is a neighborhood that is located in the northwest section of the city with lots to offer its residents. Druid Park Drive, Wabash Avenue, Oswego Avenue, Park Heights Avenue, Springhill Avenue and Greenspring Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here are typically attached single-family “row homes” found in many areas of Baltimore. There are also a number of multifamily buildings here as well as commercial buildings. In general the homes here are in good condition and appear to be well maintained.

Doctor Martin Luther King Elementary School is located here along Greenspring Avenue. Although not actually in Park Circle, Kennedy Krieger High School is on the other side of Greenspring Avenue. I like the dedicated green space here including Greenspring Avenue Park, Cotwood Place Traffic Island, Towanda Playground, Cottage Avenue Park, Shirely Avenue Street Park and the nearby sprawling Druid Park. There are a number of shops and places to eat in Park Circle, but more variety will be found in other neighborhoods. As with many Baltimore neighborhoods access to mass transit is available with numerous bus stops located along the main roads. Many will like the easy access to I-83.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Since I really like green space, I really like this neighborhood. It should definitely be considered if you are interested in this part of town.

Cedarcroft is a neighborhood that is located in the north section of the city with lots to offer its residents. Gittings Avenue, York Road, East Lake Avenue and Bellona Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here are typically detached single-family homes. In general the homes here are in good condition and appear to be very well maintained.

One of the great things about Cedarcroft is the amount of green space, as most of the neighborhood being heavily wooded. There is no dedicated green space such as a park in the neighborhood. Cedarcroft School is the only school located in Cedarcroft on Cedarcroft Road. Shopping and dining options are available including a Giant grocery store in the nearby York Road Plaza. There are no places to worship here, but there are numerous places in adjacent neighborhoods.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

This is a neighborhood that will be towards the top of any list of neighborhoods in Baltimore. I know that I really like it s it has what many are looking for in the American dream.

Cheswolde is a neighborhood that is located in the northwest section of the city. Willow Glen Road, Bonnie View Drive, Cross Country Boulevard and Clarks Lane generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here are a mixture of detached single-family homes as well multi-family apartment and condominium buildings. In general the homes here are I good condition and appear to be well maintained.

One of the great things about Cheswolde is the amount of green space. In addition to most of the neighborhood being heavily wooded, dedicated green space can be found at Western Run Park. Green Spring Valley School and Ner Tamid Montessori Preschool are both located here for those with children. Older residents will enjoy spending time with friends at the Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center. Shopping and restaurants are scarce in Cheswolde, but most people would never notice.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I like Cheswolde and think you should take a look. Despite no shopping or dining out to speak of, the neighborhood is really nice. This could be a good place to call home.

Medford is a neighborhood that is located in the southeast section of the city. I-95, O’Donnell Street, South Drew Street and Cardiff Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here include the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore, as well as numerous commercial establishments including a truck stop. In addition, you will find several multifamily buildings in the neighborhood.

Car commuters will like the ease of access to I-95, from this neighborhood, however many are not going to like other aspects of Medford. There are very few options for shopping or dining. Those with children will not find a neighborhood school here nor will they find any dedicated green space. The biggest drawback to the neighborhood is the noise from the truck stop / Travel Plaza as well as I-95.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Definitely spend some time in the neighborhood, especially at night, before you make a commitment on a home here. The noise from nearby I-95 is constant as is the noise from the truck stop / Travel Plaza.

Penn North is a neighborhood that is located in the west section of the city. Druid Hill Avenue, West North Avenue, and North Fulton Avenue, generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here include the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore, as well as numerous commercial buildings and a number of multifamily apartments. The structures in the neighborhood are in varying conditions as far as maintenance is concerned.

The Penn North Metro Station and the numerous bus stops will appeal to many future residents of this neighborhood. In addition to dedicated green space at North and Woodbrook Parks, residents enjoy man shopping and dining options, particularly along West North Avenue. Westside Elementary School and the Islamic Community School will appeal to those families with children, while families will enjoy the Parkview Recreation Center. There are a number of places to worship as well.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Although many will like the neighborhood because of the Metro station, many may not like the conditions of some of the properties. Take a look and make your own decision. It is hard to go wrong with a neighborhood with a Metro station.

Langston Hughes is a residential neighborhood that is located in the northwest section of the city. Reisterstown Road, Oakmont Avenue, Litchfield Avenue and North Belvedere Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here include the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore, as well as numerous commercial buildings. Most appear to need maintenance.

Langston Hughes Elementary School is the local school in the neighborhood for those families with children. There are no parks or other dedicated green space available in Langston Hughes, which could be a big negative for many. There is shopping and a limited number of restaurants along the perimeter of the neighborhood, but the variety is not great. Residents utilizing public transportation will find numerous bus stops along the main roads.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am not sure why I cannot get excited about this neighborhood. I think it is because of the lack of dedicated green space as well as the overall feel of the neighborhood. If you are considering this area, take a look and see if you like it.

Hunting Ridge is a very nice residential neighborhood that is adjacent to Leakin Park. Edmondson Avenue, Cooks Lane, North Franklintown Road and Swn Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here include the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore, as well as a large number of single-family detached homes. Most appear to be relatively well maintained.

This neighborhood has lots to offer! Shopping and restaurants are available in the Edmondson Village Shopping Center along Edmondson Road. Residents with children will appreciate having the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School here as well as the nearby Saint William of York School and Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School. I love green space and Leakin Park is a great place to walk and explore. There are several places of worship in the neighborhood as well. One negative is that public transportation is not available.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I really like this neighborhood because it does many things well. I like the mixture of homes, close by shopping, the schools and especially the park. This neighborhood should definitely be on anyone’s short list!

Pimlico Good Neighbors is a residential neighborhood that also includes the Pimlico horse track. West Northern Parkway, park Heights Avenue, West Belvedere Avenue and Pimlico Road generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here include the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore, as well as single-family detached homes. Most appear to be relatively well maintained.

As you can imagine the track has been the main focus of the neighborhood over the years. Residents living here will find little else in the way of neighborhood amenities. Although there are a few stores and restaurants along Park Heights Avenue, the selection is limited. There are no schools in the neighborhood, so residents will need to send their children to schools in other neighborhoods. Dedicated green space can be found at Pimilco Good Neighbor Park. As interest in horse racing declines,I am sure that developers are attracted to the land that holds the track and associated structures and parking lots. No one knows what the future will bring.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am bullish on this neighborhood, because changes are going to happen as interest in horse racing declines and the economy improves. The land is just too valuable not to be developed.

Medfield is a residential neighborhood located in the north section of Baltimore. I-83, West Cold Spring Lane, Falls Road and West 41st Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here include the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore, as well as single-family detached homes and multifamily apartment buildings.. Most appear to be relatively well maintained.

Medfield Heights Elementary School is located here to serve those families with children in grades 1-6. Dedicated green space can be found in the Medfield Heights Park, which includes a baseball field. Throughout the neighborhood you will find a few shops and restaurants. There are no places to worship in Medfield but one will find places in adjacent neighborhoods. Commuters will like the easy access to I-83. There are numerous bus stops scattered around the neighborhood for those utilizing public transportation.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

One of the things that I like about this neighborhood is the mixture of housing types, which is not easy to fin in Baltimore. In addition, the ease of access to I-83 is appealing for those needing to commute

East Arlington is a residential neighborhood located in the northwest section of Baltimore. Belle Avenue, Wabash Avenue, Overview Road, Sequoia Avenue and Dolfield Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here are the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore. Most appear to be well maintained. There are also a significant number of multifamily apartments in the neighborhood as well.

The neighborhood will appeal to those with small children because of Ashburton Elementary and Middle School located off of Hilton Road. Although there is no dedicated green space in the neighborhood, residents have access to nearby Towanda Playground. Access to public transportation is excellent with the nearby West Coldspring Metro Station and numerous public bus stops along the main streets.. As far as restaurants, shopping and other amenities, residents will need to venture out into other neighborhoods for these activities.

There Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

This may be a neighborhood worth investigating. Anytime you can find affordable housing near a Metro station take a hard look at it to see if it fits. Make sure you are ok with the metro /train activity first, especially at night.

Kresson is a mainly industrial neighborhood with a small residential component located in the southeast section of Baltimore. I-895, Erdman Avenue, Pulaski Highway, North Haven Street and East Lombard Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The few homes here are the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore. Most are not well maintained.

Shopping and restaurants are practically non-existent in Kresson. There are no schools, places of worship or any other amenity that would entice someone to move here. Industrial and commercial uses are widespread in the neighborhood due to its proximity to the dock as well as the interstate system. There are numerous sets of active train tracks all over the neighborhood as well. Even the industrial and commercial use facilities appear to be run down.

There Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Kresson is definitely not the place to live and I really feel for the people that are forced to live here. There is a bar in the neighborhood named “Port in the Storm” and the storm is Kresson. As for me I am going to pass on this one!

Purnell is a residential neighborhood in the northwest section of Baltimore, adjacent to Hillsdale Park. West Forest Park Avenue, Gatehouse Drive and Purnell Drive generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes here are all attached multifamily homes. The buildings appear to be newer and well maintained.

Residents living in Purnell will not find any schools, shopping, restaurants, churches or dedicated green space within the borders of the neighborhood. Residents must venture out into other areas for these activities. Golf lovers will enjoy the nearby Forrest Park Golf Course. Hiillsdale Park is adjacent to the neighborhood and provides dedicated green space to visitors. Those utilizing public transportation will find a couple bus stops along West Forest Park Avenue.

There Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

If you are looking for an apartment in this area, check out Purnell. Be sure to look into how far it is for shopping, restaurants, schools and other amenities that are important to you.

Perring Loch is a residential neighborhood in the northeast section of Baltimore near Morgan State University. Woodbourne Avenue, Perring Parkway, Hartsdale Road and Loch Raven Boulevard generally form the borders of this neighborhood. Homes here are the typical attached single-family “row homes” found throughout Baltimore.

Northwood Elementary School is located here for those families with small children. Residents will find dedicated green space in Woodourne Avenue Park and will enjoy the Northwood Recreation Center. As usual, residents will find numerous bus stops along the main roads providing easy access to o the public transportation system. However, the lack of shopping, restaurants, places of worship and other amenities are lacking here and may deter many from wanting to live in the neighborhood. I also find the homes here to be very similar in style, which some may not like.

There Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I am not sure if I could live here because of the lack of amenities as well as the lack of architectural flair I the homes. Everything seems the same to me, but maybe it is just me. Take a look at the neighborhood and decide for yourself.

Hanlon Park is a neighborhood in the northwest section of Baltimore. Gwynns Falls Parkway, North Longwood Street, North Hilton Street, Liberty Heights Avenue and Druid Park Drive generally form the borders of this neighborhood. There are no homes located within the neighborhood.

Although there are no homes here, Gwynns Falls Elementary School and the Connexions Community Leadership Academy are located here and serve the students in the surrounding neighborhoods. There are no stores, restaurants or places of worship here, but the park itself is very nice. Residents of the surrounding neighborhoods will enjoy both Wash Water Lake and Lake Ashburton. The park also offers numerous athletic fields as well. There are a number of public bus stops located along the main roads providing easy access to the city-wide public transportation system.

There Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I really like the park and am a big fan of dedicated green space. Although there are no homes here, you may want to consider the adjacent neighborhoods if you like Hanlon Park.

Coldspring is a residential neighborhood in the north section of Baltimore. I-83, West Cold Springs Lane, Greenspring Lane and Cyburn Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. In addition, the neighborhood is also the home of the Cyburn Arboretum. Homes here tend to be newer attached single and multi-family homes.

The Waldorf School of Baltimore and the KIPP Ujima Village Academy are the two schools located in Coldspring. Since this is primarily a residential neighborhood, residents will need to venture into other areas to find shopping, restaurants, place of worship and other amenities. If you like dedicated green space, you are going to really enjoy the Arboretum, which is heavily wooded. There are a limited number of bus stops in the neighborhood to provide access to the city’s public transportation system.

There Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I really like the easy access to I-83 for commuting and am a big fan of large tracts of dedicated green space, so I really like this neighborhood. Take a look at it if you are looking for a new place to live.

John Hopkins Homewood is a residential and institutional neighborhood in the north section of Baltimore. North Charles Street, West 29th Street, Carnegie Way and West University Parkway generally form the borders of this neighborhood. John Hopkins’ facilities are spread throughout the neighborhood, but there is a small residential area along 29th Street. As with many Baltimore neighborhoods, the few homes here are attached single-family “row homes”.

As one would expect, almost everything in the neighborhood revolves around the school. The facilities are vast and widespread, but are geared towards the students only. There are several dedicated green spaces located here including Wyman Park and Wyman Park Dell. The only shopping, religious facilities, schools and restaurants you are going to find will be those belonging to John Hopkins University. Traffic in the neighborhood can be terrible, especially on days when sporting events are taking place.

There Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I always liked the campus at John Hopkins and this is a great neighborhood if you were in college again.

Pen Lucy is a residential neighborhood in the north section of Baltimore. East43rd Street, The Alameda, Argonne Drive, East 39th Street and Greenmount Avenue generally form the borders of this neighborhood. As with many Baltimore neighborhoods, homes here are attached single-family “row homes” in various conditions. In addition there is a large number of multifamily housing here, some of which appears to be newer subsidized housing, which is always problematic for any neighborhood.

There are several schools here including Baltimore Christian School, Blessed Sacrament School and God’s Excellent Disciples. Dedicated green space can be found at Mullan Park. The neighborhood offers little in the way of shopping or restaurants, so many will venture out for these activities. The main roads offer many bus stops for those wishing to access public transportation. There are a few smaller places of worship here in the neighborhood.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Overall this is a neighborhood that you should think twice about considering. Major improvements will need to be made before I would consider living here.

Hillen is a mixed-use neighborhood in the northeast section of Baltimore. East Cold Springs Lane, Hillen Road, Roundhill Road and Loch Raven Boulevard generally form the borders of this neighborhood. As with many Baltimore neighborhoods, homes here are attached single-family “row homes” in various conditions. Here you will find both residential and commercial buildings within the neighborhood.

The Northwood Shopping Center provides residents a number of places to shop and many fast food style restaurants are located near here along Havenwood Road. Residents will find several places of worship, but will not find any dedicated green space, which is a negative since many of the lots are not wooded. There are no schools located in Hillen, so residents will children will need to factor this into their decision if this is a neighborhood. There are a number of public bus stops along Lock Haven Road for those wishing to take advantage of public transportation.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

Overall this is a neighborhood worth considering, especially if being close to shopping is important to you.

Blythwood is a outstanding neighborhood surrounding Loyola College. West Cold Springs Lane, North Charles Street, Wyndhurst Avenue and Winslow Road generally form the borders of this neighborhood. The homes here are very high end, large detached single-family homes in excellent condition. Many of the homes have pools. Besides Loyola College, there is one large commercial building located within the neighborhood.

Although there are no stores, schools, restaurants, places of worship or dedicated green space within Blythewood, this is an excellent neighborhood to live in if you can afford the custom homes here. The lots are large and heavily wooded with plenty of space from the neighbors. There are a number of bus stops located along North Charles Street.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

This is a great neighborhood if you can afford to buy a home here. I know I would like to live here!

Orangeville is a mainly commercial and industrial neighborhood with a small residential component located near I-895. Erdman Avenue, Pulaski Highway, North Dean Street and North Macon Street generally form the borders of this neighborhood. In typical Baltimore fashion, most of the homes are attached single-family “row homes”. The condition of the homes varies widely.

Claremont Trainable School is located here in Orangeville for those families with children. Residents have Orangeville Community Park for dedicated green space and they need it! Unfortunately, most of the neighborhood is rather unsightly due to the industrial uses. Limited shopping and places to eat can be found along Pulaski Highway. There are a number of bus stops along the major roads for those who want to utilize public transportation.

Like many neighborhoods in large cities, crimes against people and property can occur at any time and crime rates can vary from street to street and day to day. As always, check recent crime statistics to make an informed decision on any neighborhood you are considering living in or visiting.

I would look for other options before considering this neighborhood. The industrial and commercial component of the neighborhood is significant. In addition, there are numerous railroad tracks cutting thru Orangeville. I would be concerned about the noise from the railroad tracks and the industrial facilities and their impact on my quality of life. Definitely do your own due diligence on this neighborhood.