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Beechfield

Beechfield

3.4
$195,730 Average Value
$125 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

How Beechfield blends suburban living with city access

Beechfield is a mostly residential community on the southwestern edge of Baltimore's city limits. Its proximity to Baltimore County gives it a more suburban feel than closer-in areas. You can walk to the local public school and neighborhood parks, and a short drive away, you’ll find shopping centers with grocery stores, big-box retailers and other everyday conveniences. When it’s time to reach the city center, nearby major thoroughfares make commutes convenient.

Recently built townhomes are available in Beechfield.
Recently built townhomes are available in Beechfield.
In Beechfield, townhouses are the most common housing option.
In Beechfield, townhouses are the most common housing option.
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What homebuyers can find in Beechfield

You’ll mostly find townhouses in Beechfield, with options from the mid-1900s and early 2010s being most common. They often feature small, covered front porches, fenced-in backyards and parking pads. A handful of detached homes are also in the neighborhood. Prices can range from the low $100,000s to the low $300,000s, with the median price falling around $200,000. “Historic neighborhoods around Baltimore, like Beechfield, offer both older homes and modern amenities. Buyers get the best of both worlds,” says Charlotte Eyring, a Realtor with Compass, who has been an area agent for over 10 years.

Beechfield is very walkable, with sidewalks lining almost on every street.
Beechfield is very walkable, with sidewalks lining almost on every street.
There are few larger homes in the Beechfield area.
There are few larger homes in the Beechfield area.
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M&T Bank Stadium is not far from Beechfield.
M&T Bank Stadium is not far from Beechfield.

How Beechfield connects to the rest of Baltimore

The neighborhood sits less than 10 miles from the city center, and the commute can take about 20 minutes, depending on traffic. “Beechfield is a reasonable, if not short, commute to Downtown Baltimore,” Eyring says. “Buyers coming from outside Baltimore appreciate that.” Here’s the transportation and commuting information that you should know:

  • Frederick Avenue is a key thoroughfare in the area, connecting to major highways and the surrounding region.
  • Interstate 695, Route 40 and Route 1 are easy to access.
  • Sidewalks run through the neighborhood, supporting daily walks.
  • Several bus routes serve the community.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 8 miles south.

Where to shop for groceries and everyday needs nearby

Beechfield is mostly residential, but shopping and dining surround the neighborhood. Just outside the community along Wilkens Avenue, you’ll find a Giant Food grocery store and other everyday needs. Nearby Arbutus Shopping Plaza adds Weis Market and Dollar General to the mix. It’s less than 5 miles to Baltimore National Pike, a primary commercial and commuting corridor in the area. It’s lined with big-box retailers like Sam’s Club and Walmart Supercenter, grocery stores, services and casual dining options.

The Beaumont near Beechfield is a popular spot to eat.
The Beaumont near Beechfield is a popular spot to eat.
Swing by The Beaumont near Beechfield for a great dinner.
Swing by The Beaumont near Beechfield for a great dinner.
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Several parks are located near Beechfield, offering lots of ways to get outside.
Several parks are located near Beechfield, offering lots of ways to get outside.

Explore playgrounds, trails and nature near Beechfield

Beechfield offers convenient access to neighborhood parks, wooded trails and some of Baltimore’s largest outdoor spaces. To spend time outside, you can visit:

  • St. Charles Park, which is in the neighborhood and features open space and a playground
  • Catonsville Short Line Trail, an in-progress area trail network that has a completed portion running through Beechfield
  • Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, which spans over 1,000 acres and includes a network of trails for hiking and biking, sports fields and the Carrie Murray Nature Center
  • Patapsco Valley State Park, which stretches for miles along the Patapsco River and offers an extensive trail system, plus spots to picnic and fish along the water

Beechfield Elementary/Middle School serves local students.
Beechfield Elementary/Middle School serves local students.

Public school options from pre-K through high school

The Baltimore City Public Schools district serves Beechfield. Students can attend Beechfield Elementary/Middle School, which is in the neighborhood, for prekindergarten through eighth grade. It offers Gifted and Advanced Learning opportunities for qualifying students, as well as honors coursework at the middle school level. For high school, the district operates a citywide school choice system.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

18 min drive

Bus

412 Colleen Rd

Bus

Beechfield Ave & Frederick Rd Fs Sb

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Frederick Ave & Atholwood Ln Opp Wb

Bus

Frederick Ave & Chapelgate Ln Eb

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Frederick Ave & Long Island Ave Eb

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Frederick Ave & North Bend Rd

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Frederick Ave & Overbrook Rd

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
7/1/2014 Niche Review
In my area it's hard to find a parking spot on the street. There are plenty of sideways for pedestrians to walk on and bicyclists to ride on. We have buses that come through and can take you to your location, they're pretty reliable.
3.0 Niche User
7/1/2014 Niche Review
They are some local gyms and hoops in my neighborhood. I'm not too sure how many people go to them I wouldn't say many do.
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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,091
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,330
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,903
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,341

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
9
Median Rent
$2,000
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,800
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,925
Median Condo Rent
$2,350
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,900

Demographics

Total Population
3,314
Median Age
38
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,866
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$72,744

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
27.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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