Belair-Edison
Parkland all around
Sharing borders with both Herring Run Park and Clifton Park, nature abounds here. Herring Run Park offers 375 acres of woodlands and valleys, with the Herring Run Stream running throughout. Residents spend their time here hiking the area’s many trails, playing soccer on the weekends, and enjoying the playground. Clifton Park, once farmland owned by Johns Hopkins himself, is another urban oasis that features a public municipal golf course, tennis courts, and many more walking trails. The park is also home to "Real Food Farm," a six-acre urban sustainable garden.
/
A designated Baltimore City Main Streets Community
The neighborhood’s “main street” is actually located at the intersection of Belair Road and Erdman Avenue. “In Belair-Edison, we have 50 businesses on the main street,” says Watkins. “It’s a mix of restaurants, barber shops, beauty salons, convenience stores, and things like that.” Residents can find a variety of cuisines here, from Caribbean to African to Halal foods. For dessert, Sydney’s Ice Creams serves up house-made scoops and pints. Outside of the Main Street area, Belair-Edison’s commercial options include shopping centers with conveniences like Save A Lot or Food Depot. And just on the other side of Herring Run Park is Koko’s Pub, where residents love to go for their award-winning crabcakes, according to Watkins.
/
Events that uplift the community
The Belair-Edison Neighborhoods organization maintains an active calendar of events. Many are geared toward uplifting the lives of residents in the community; as an HUD-certified organization, they offer first-time homebuyer workshops and bring in partner organizations that provide workshops for small business owners or prospective small business owners. Other events uplift the community in general, like neighborhood cleanups. Of course, there are family-friendly events, too; popular ones include movies in the park, held for a few weeks in the summer at Herring Run Park, and the annual Fall Festival, where residents come out for food, games, entertainment, and even a pumpkin patch.
A community primarily of rowhouses
Densely populated, this area is largely composed of traditional two-storied red-brick rowhouses built between the 1920s and 1950s, many with basements and roofed front porches. You’ll also find small, single-family homes here, primarily from the 1920s, in styles like bungalows and Cape Cods. Most homes in the neighborhood are on tree-lined streets, with small front yards and back yards that open out to alleyways. Prices range from about $120,000 to $335,000, depending on size and condition.Local Baltimore City Public Schools
Students in the neighborhood are served by Baltimore City Public Schools, which allows students to choose their own middle and high schools. The neighborhood is zoned for The Belair-Edison School, which serves kindergarten through eighth-grade students and is graded C-minus by Niche. Students can apply to attend the nearby Baltimore City College, which does serve high schoolers, not college students. The school, graded A-minus by Niche, is a college preparatory institution with selective admissions and serves as the IB world school for the district.Getting around Belair-Edison
Residents are within 2-3 miles of Interstates 895 and 95, so getting around the greater Baltimore area is convenient; many residents even commute as far as Washington, D.C., for work. Buses make stops throughout the neighborhood, primarily along Belair Road and Erdman Avenue. For bigger trips, the Baltimore-Washington International Airport is within 15 miles from home.
Written By
Michelle Goshen
Video By
Nathan Allen
Was this overview helpful?
Agents Specializing in this Area
-
Floretta Davis
Floretta Davis
Samson Properties
(240) 559-5110
164 Total Sales
2 in Belair-Edison
$80K - $190K Price Range
-
Ted Spenadel
Ted Spenadel
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(240) 839-6782
30 Total Sales
1 in Belair-Edison
$215,000 Price
-
Darek Bogacki
Darek Bogacki
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(667) 303-1995
185 Total Sales
1 in Belair-Edison
$140,000 Price
-
Mervyn Warner
Mervyn Warner
Iron Valley Real Estate Charm City
(667) 274-0432
42 Total Sales
7 in Belair-Edison
$120K - $244K Price Range
-
Paula Scharf
Paula Scharf
Corner House Realty
(443) 960-7589
42 Total Sales
1 in Belair-Edison
$165,000 Price
-
William Weeks
William Weeks
Coldwell Banker Realty
(667) 213-2965
135 Total Sales
3 in Belair-Edison
$80K - $135K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Herring Run Park
- Trails
- Playground
Clifton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Herring Run Park
Elmley Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lake Montebello
- Bike Trails
- Lake
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Belair-Edison | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belair-Edison Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belair-Edison, Baltimore sell after 126 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belair-Edison, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $436,750, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$575,000
Median Sale Price
$436,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$370,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$400,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$607,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$372
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,941
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,844
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
39,204
Open Houses
-
Saturday, Aug 911:30am - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
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
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,299
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
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®
86
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Berea
An East Baltimore neighborhood of quiet streets lined with historic homes
South Clifton Park
Urban rowhomes situated next to 260-acre namesake park
Four By Four
Small community within walking distance of large city parks
Belair-Parkside
Community with an easy commute to downtown Baltimore and John Hopkins Hospital
Herring Run Park
Small neighborhood bordering hundreds of acres of greenery and trails
Mayfield
Small residential enclave with historic homes tucked below Lake Montebello
Reviews
Are you familiar with the Belair-Edison neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Was this page helpful?
