Why Live in Belair-Parkside
Belair-Parkside, located in Northeast Baltimore, offers a suburban lifestyle within city limits. The neighborhood features a mix of single-family homes, traditional Baltimore-style rowhomes and semi-detached townhomes, many of which were built in the early to mid-1900s. Craftsman bungalows with spacious front porches and private driveways are also common. Herring Run Park, a significant highlight, offers 375 acres of woodlands, playgrounds, a basketball court and multi-use trails. The park is also a popular fishing spot. Clifton Park, just a mile east, features an 18-hole golf course, clay tennis courts and a community center with a seasonal outdoor pool. The neighborhood is served by Baltimore City College, a highly rated public high school with a focus on liberal arts and an International Baccalaureate Program. Dining options along Belair Road include The Spot pizzeria, Bertha’s Soul Food Bar & Grill and Koco’s Pub, known for its crab cakes. Public transportation is accessible, with the CityLink Brown bus providing service along Route 1. Downtown Baltimore and Johns Hopkins Hospital are within 5 miles, and the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is approximately 18 miles south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belair-Parkside a good place to live?
Belair-Parkside is a good place to live. Belair-Parkside is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Belair-Parkside has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 20.9 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $69,766 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 36.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Belair-Parkside are home owners, with 33.9% of residents renting and 66.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Belair-Parkside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Belair-Parkside neighborhood guide.
Is Belair-Parkside, MD a safe neighborhood?
Belair-Parkside, MD is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Belair-Parkside?
The median home price in Belair-Parkside is $235,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $47,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 5.98%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,120 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $48K a year to afford the median home price in Belair-Parkside. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Belair-Parkside is $70K.
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Home Trends in Belair-Parkside, MD
On average, homes in Belair-Parkside, Baltimore sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Belair-Parkside, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $265,000, up 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$318,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$205,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$235,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
56%