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Belair-Edison

Belair-Edison

$159,857 Average Value
$103 Average Price per Sq Ft
46 Homes For Sale

Rowhouses close to spacious Baltimore parks in Belair-Edison

Belair-Edison offers family-friendly living and a park-heavy atmosphere in East Baltimore. Residents live in the city’s classic rowhouses, situated between the expansive green spaces of Clifton Park, Herring Run Park and Lake Montebello. Although the community is predominantly residential, there are a handful of small shopping centers and local restaurants nearby. The neighborhood is also within a few miles of Downtown Baltimore, as well as major employers like Johns Hopkins Hospital and Morgan State University.

Belair-Edison is a quaint East Baltimore neighborhood.
Belair-Edison is a quaint East Baltimore neighborhood.
Lawns in Belair-Edison frequently feature trees and shrubs.
Lawns in Belair-Edison frequently feature trees and shrubs.
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Golf at Clifton Park and nature trails at Herring Run Park

There is a wide range of outdoor activities that residents can enjoy at the parks around Belair-Edison. Clifton Park features a public golf course, tennis courts and a swimming pool, as well as walking trails and playgrounds. Herring Run Park spans over 300 acres, featuring three playgrounds and paved woodland trails that allow park-goers to enjoy fresh air in the heart of the city. Lake Montebello is a serene historic reservoir, and although fishing is not permitted, a large disc golf course is available. Visitors can also access the Herring Run Trail from the water’s edge.

Belair-Edison residents can enjoy the nature trails in Herring Run Park.
Belair-Edison residents can enjoy the nature trails in Herring Run Park.
Herring Run Park features a large playground next to Belair-Edison.
Herring Run Park features a large playground next to Belair-Edison.
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Time-tested rowhouses with modest single-family home options

Brick townhouses make up most of the housing options here, though single-family bungalows and cottages occasionally show up on the market. Most properties were built between the early 1920s and the mid-1950s. “The market is very affordable, most of the homes go from $150,000 to $285,000,” says mezette meredith, an associate broker with eXP Realty with over 14 years of experience serving the Greater Baltimore area. “There are mostly first-time homebuyers and investors looking here.” The neighborhood’s median sale price is $162,000, significantly lower than that of the city of Baltimore as a whole, which hovers around $227,000.

Rowhomes with and without front porches are available in Belair-Edison.
Rowhomes with and without front porches are available in Belair-Edison.
Belair-Edison offers affordable single family homes.
Belair-Edison offers affordable single family homes.
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Close to strip malls and local restaurants

Residents have to venture outside the neighborhood to reach nearby retailers and restaurants, with nearby options including:

  • The Belair Edison Crossing strip mall, home to department stores like Shoppers World and Forman Mills
  • Erdman Shopping Center, with a Save A Lot for groceries and a Rainbow Shops
  • Chaps Pit Beef, serving the Baltimore classic pit beef sandwich

Many local businesses line Belair Road, the neighborhood's main street
Many local businesses line Belair Road, the neighborhood's main street
Residents of Belair-Edison can walk to the shops along Belair Road
Residents of Belair-Edison can walk to the shops along Belair Road
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Where do kids in Belair-Edison attend school?

Students in Belair-Edison are served by Baltimore City Public Schools. The district utilizes a choice system for its middle and high schools, offering magnet programs, open enrollment, and charter school lotteries.

Belair-Edison Middle School is a charter school that hosts grades K-8 in Belair-Parkside.
Belair-Edison Middle School is a charter school that hosts grades K-8 in Belair-Parkside.
Baltimore City College is a college prep high school in close to Belair-Edison.
Baltimore City College is a college prep high school in close to Belair-Edison.
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Located less than 2 miles from Belair-Edison, Morgan State University serves over 7000 students.
Located less than 2 miles from Belair-Edison, Morgan State University serves over 7000 students.

Downtown Baltimore is minutes away

Downtown Baltimore is 4 miles away by car, which can take commuters around fifteen minutes. CityLink buses stop along main streets, such as Belair Road, for wider transit access. “Most residents work at Johns Hopkins, Morgan State University and the Maryland Institute, a lot of the local anchor businesses in the heart of Baltimore,” says Meredith. “Some are relocators who may want to be close to the hospitals like Johns Hopkins Hospital or Union Memorial.” Morgan State University is less than 2 miles from the neighborhood, and Johns Hopkins University’s main campus sits 4 miles west. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located 19 miles south of the neighborhood, accessible via Interstate 95 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

28 min drive

Bus

Erdman Ave & Parklawn Ave Eb

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Edison HWY & Cliftmont Ave Nb

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Brehms Ln & Pelham Ave Fs Wb

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Sinclair Ln & Arbor View Wb

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Erdman Ave & Enoch Pratt Library Center

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Erdman Ave & Cardenas Ave Wb

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Harford Rd & Hillen Rd Opp Nb

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Belair-Edison US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Belair-Edison Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$164,000
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$154,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
157
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$103

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
4,936
Number of Homes for Sale
46
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,688
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
39,204

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

Demographics

Total Population
10,654
Median Age
40
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,327
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$57,299

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.4%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
13.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

62 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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