Why Live in Seton Hill
Seton Hill in Baltimore is a historic neighborhood nestled between The University of Baltimore and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. It's built around St. Mary’s Park and features a mix of students and professionals, who often rent. Brick row houses, retail buildings and decorative trees line the streets. Residents often walk or use public transit to get around, since garages and driveways are harder to come by. Within the Baltimore City Public Schools district, kids can attend The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, Booker T. Washington Middle and the highly rated Baltimore School for the Arts. Green spaces like St. Mary’s Park and Howard Street Dog Park are nearby. Locals can also walk to neighborhood favorites like the historic Trinacria Italian market, The Land of Kush and Culture Caribbean Cuisine. The community calendar is full of activities, such as holiday parties, block parties and movie nights in the park. For nightlife and cultural experiences, locals can visit nearby Pratt Street Ale House, Hippodrome Theatre and The Walters Art Museum. Public transit options are plentiful, with bus and light rail services connecting residents to downtown and beyond, while Route 40 offers convenient car travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seton Hill a good place to live?
Seton Hill is a good place to live. Seton Hill is considered very walkable and very bikeable with excellent transit options. Seton Hill is an urban core neighborhood. Seton Hill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.3 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $60,686 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Seton Hill are renters, with 91.2% of residents renting and 8.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Seton Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Seton Hill neighborhood guide.
Is Seton Hill, MD a safe neighborhood?
Seton Hill, MD is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Seton Hill?
The median home price in Seton Hill is $192,499. If you put a 20% down payment of $38,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $41K a year to afford the median home price in Seton Hill. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Seton Hill is $61K.
What are the best public schools in Seton Hill?
The best public schools that serve Seton Hill are:
What are the best private schools in Seton Hill?
The best private schools that serve Seton Hill are:
- Saint Frances Academy has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
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Are home prices dropping in Seton Hill?
Yes, home prices in Seton Hill are down 15% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Seton Hill, MD
On average, homes in Seton Hill, Baltimore sell after 145 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Seton Hill, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $165,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$165,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$249,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$165,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$120
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$192,499
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%