$733,572Average Value$340Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A small square in north Baltimore
Bellona-Gittings is a small community on the north side of Baltimore that tends to get lost in the mix. “It’s this tiny little square amidst one interesting neighborhood after another,” says Realtor Dorsey Campbell, owner of the Dorsey Campbell Group with Cummings and Company and life-long Baltimore resident. “But it has a couple of little shops that sort of define it.” Narrow roads wind beneath leaf-laden canopies, meandering out to Lake Roland in the west or blending into Towson to the north. Yet despite its diminutive size, its proximity to excellent schools, its staple shops and its neighborly atmosphere truly set it apart. “I know a kid who’s absolutely obsessed with trucks,” Campbell says. “When the pharmacy gets their deliveries, they call and have him come down so he can measure the wheels, watch them unload, all that kind of stuff. That’s the kind of neighborhood Bellona-Gittings is. Everybody looks out for one another.”
Bellona-Gittings is a small residential community located in North Baltiomre.
The tree lined neighborhood of Bellona-Gittings offers a calm suburban setting.
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A mix of Baltimore styles
Houses in Bellona-Gittings consist mostly of detached single-family homes. There is a healthy mix of styles, including Federal Revivals, stately colonials, Victorian cottages and ranch-style homes. “There’s no specific style,” Campbell says. “I just sold a traditional red brick house, but it sits on over 1 acre of land, which is a rarity in the city.” Regardless of style, most houses have four or five bedrooms, two-car garages and meticulous landscaping and price between $500,000 and $850,000 depending on age and condition. Townhouses are also available for those looking for smaller alternatives, with prices starting around $365,000.
Larger homes are available for families looking for more space in Bellona-Gittings.
Ranch style homes in Bellona-Gittings have ample yardage.
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Pinehurst Wine Shoppe and Charlesmead Pharmacy
Residents of Bellona-Gittings shop for groceries at the Giant in York Road Plaza, where they can also find a Rite Aid and a Walgreens. Along Bellona Avenue, two community staples draw generational visitors. “Pinehurst Wine Shoppe really sets the neighborhood apart,” Campbell says. This wine, beer and spirits shop has served Bellona-Gittings since 1985 and is known for its knowledgeable staff. Right next door, Charlesmead Pharmacy is known for its old-time atmosphere. Locals can refill prescriptions here, but the Pharmacy also features a lunch counter with weekly sandwich specials and snowballs, Baltimore’s favorite frozen dessert. “People who come back to Baltimore after 40 years bring their grandkids there and reminisce about the good times they had,” Campbell adds.
Bellona-Gittings have a tasty meal at Charlesmead Pharmacy’s lunch counter.
Pinehurst Wine Shoppe in Bellona-Gittings is known for its knowledgeable staff.
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From Roland Park to Gilman and Bryn Mawr
Children in Bellona-Gittings are zoned to attend Roland Park Elementary and Middle School, a combined institution that earns a B-plus from Niche and offers after-school programs in dance and drama. High school students in Baltimore have their choice of the city’s secondary education centers. The closest public option is Tunbridge Public Charter School, which scores a B-minus. In addition, two of the most well-regarded private schools in the city are right along Roland Avenue. Young men can attend the Gilman School, rated A-plus, which has served the community since 1897 and was the first country day school in the U.S. The Bryn Mawr School, also rated A-plus, teaches young women and is ranked Niche’s No. 1 STEM high school in Maryland.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle School has an overall rating of B+.
Bellona-Gittings students can attend Tunbrige Public Charter School.
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Outdoor adventures at Lake Roland
The proximity of Bellona-Gittings to Baltimore’s green space is a big draw with buyers. “Everybody has got a five-minute drive to Lake Roland, which is a great resource,” Campbell says. “The Lake Roland Nature Center has environmental education courses for kids and adults. People bring kayaks or just fish in the lake.” There are miles of trails winding through the park surrounding Lake Roland as well, so residents can hike beneath the trees and along the shores of the reservoir. Golfers will appreciate being next door to The Elkridge Club, where members can meander around the 18-hole course or lounge by the pool.
Lake Roland Park is great for fishing, boating or just relaxing by the water.
Elkridge Country Club is a beautiful site set on 117 acres in Bellona-Gittings.
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The Summer Songs series at Belvedere
Every summer, neighbors gather just across York Road at the Belvedere Square Market. In addition to hosting plenty of dining options, this venue puts on an annual Summer Sounds concert series that showcases live music from local bands. Bellona-Gittings is also just 9 miles from Camden Yards, where local baseball fans can grab a National Bohemian and take in an Orioles game.
Belveder Square servers as a community meeting ground for Bellona-Gittings neighbors.
Open June through November the Govans Farmer's Market is located minutes from Bellona-Gittings.
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Interstate 83 and Northern Parkway
The neighborhood’s proximity to major thoroughfares like Interstate 83, York Road and Northern Parkway make it easy for residents to get where they need to be. Interstate 83 connects Bellona-Gittings 8 miles south to the Inner Harbor and 18 miles to Baltimore Washington International Airport, while Towson Town Center is just 3 miles north on York Road. Several bus lines run up both York Road and Charles Street, connecting residents to the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus and to nightlife destinations like Federal Hill and Fells Point.
Split between Baltimore City and Baltimore County
Because the county line winds its way through Bellona-Gittings, there is a chance that prospective homeowners will be surprised by their monthly bills. “It’s kind of weird how this works, but this is the only place I know of where the county line cuts through the neighborhood,” Campbell says. “Some homes have two tax bills because of that, which can be a bit of a shock. You just want to make sure you ask and know what to expect.” The neighborhood also has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, indicating violent and property crime rates below the national average of 4.
Bellona-Gittings is a small community in northeast Baltimore.
Larger homes are available for families looking for more space in Bellona-Gittings.
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Parks in this Area
Lake Roland Park
Dog Park
Lake
Trails
Evesham Park
Basketball
Playground
Rodgers Forge Tot Lot
Playground
Forge Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Dewees Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Chinquapin Run Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
34 min drive
Bus
Bellona Ave & Blenheim Rd Sb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bellona-Gittings
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bellona-Gittings Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bellona-Gittings, Baltimore sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bellona-Gittings, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $660,750, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
966
Median Age
48
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$217,327
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$218,243
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
81.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
50.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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