Why Live in Ashburton
Ashburton, a historic neighborhood in Baltimore, is known for its established presence in the Black community. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets and well-manicured lawns give it a suburban feel, with large single-family homes, many built in the early 20th century and in Federal, Colonial, Tudor and American Foursquare styles. Most exceed 1,700 square feet and have four or more bedrooms, detached garages, and off-street parking. Many kids start school at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle, then apply to their choice of the city’s public high schools. The closest is Forest Park High. The nearest grocery store is Aldi, located on West Cold Spring Lane, and Mondawmin Mall is within 2 miles of the neighborhood. For more extensive shopping, residents head to Towson Town Center, about 12 miles away. Nightlife options are abundant on West 36th Street, with venues like the Bluebird Cocktail Room and Zissimos Bar. While Hanlon Park is currently closed for renovations, residents get their recreation at nearby Druid Hill Park, which also features the Maryland Zoo. Ashburton is less than 6 miles from Baltimore's Inner Harbor, providing easy access to baseball games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and concerts at Power Plant Live! Liberty Heights Avenue is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare and leads to the Mondawmin Metro station and Interstate 695. Baltimore/Washington International Airport is about 12 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashburton a good place to live?
Ashburton is a good place to live. Ashburton is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with great transit options. Ashburton has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.3 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $103,190 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 39.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Ashburton are home owners, with 21.9% of residents renting and 78.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ashburton can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ashburton neighborhood guide.
Is Ashburton, MD a safe neighborhood?
Ashburton, MD is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 8 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ashburton?
The median home price in Ashburton is $295,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $59,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,440 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $62K a year to afford the median home price in Ashburton. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Ashburton is $103K.
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Home Trends in Ashburton, MD
On average, homes in Ashburton, Baltimore sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ashburton, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $282,500, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$282,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$347,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$295,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$111
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%