Lakeland Townhome for Sale

Lakeland, located in Southwest Baltimore, is a historic neighborhood that evolved from its early 1800s roots as “Minersville,” known for its iron ore pits. Today, Lakeland is a diverse mixed-use community featuring both residential and industrial spaces. Housing options include traditional Baltimore row houses, Arts and Craftsman influenced detached single-family homes, minimalist cottages, ranch-styles, American Four-Square, and Dutch Colonial designs. Many homes are brightly painted and feature expansive roofed front porches. Lakeland Elementary/Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serve the area, with Dunbar offering specialized STEM programs and partnerships with institutions like Johns Hopkins University. West Patapsco Avenue provides a variety of casual eateries and retail options, including LA Mart International Food Market and the Patapsco Flea Market. Lakeland Park offers walking paths, basketball courts, and a baseball field, while Patapsco Valley State Park, just a ten-minute drive away, features over 16,000 acres of recreational space. The neighborhood is well-connected, with proximity to I-295, the Light Rail, MARC train, and BWI Airport, facilitating easy commutes to Baltimore and Washington DC.