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Berea

Berea

$142,025 Average Value
$162 Average Price per Sq Ft
33 Homes For Sale

Berea offers historic homes close to Clifton Park

The East Baltimore neighborhood of Berea is home to the historic Baltimore Cemetery and features age-old rowhouses, some of which have stood for over a century. There is easy access to Clifton Park, as well as the amenities and employers in Downtown Baltimore. The area is bordered by the major roads of U.S. Route 40 and Edison Highway. Residents can shop and dine at nearby local eateries and convenience stores or browse nearby strip malls just outside the community.

Many homes in Berea have spacious porches.
Many homes in Berea have spacious porches.
Berea is a densely populated neighborhood in Baltimore City.
Berea is a densely populated neighborhood in Baltimore City.
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Century-old rowhouses line narrow city streets

Berea is lined with Baltimore classic rowhouses, with architectural styles often varying by home age. Properties built between 1890 and 1925 are typically Italianate and Renaissance Revival styles, and homes constructed during the 1914-1925 period feature brown-brick Daylight styles, with front porches designed to allow as much sunlight in as possible. Alternatively, buyers can opt for early 1930s and 1940s Colonial Revival styles, characterized by red-brick facades. Prices range from the lower $100,000s to the mid $200,000s, varying by square footage, age and remodel status. Though some of those born here relocate into the city, it’s not unusual for native city dwellers to resettle in the neighborhood when they choose a place to put down their own roots. “A lot of people who move to East Baltimore are native East Baltimoreans,” says mezette meredith, an associate broker with eXP Realty with over 14 years of experience serving the Greater Baltimore area. “It's divided between east and west, and if you love one, you usually stay there. It's hard to cross lines.”

Traditional rowhomes are available in the Berea neighborhood.
Traditional rowhomes are available in the Berea neighborhood.
Many homes in Berea have simple brick facades and short front stoops.
Many homes in Berea have simple brick facades and short front stoops.
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Places to shop and dine near Berea

The neighborhood offers several local establishments and mini-markets, with larger retail options located just outside the area. Michael's Pizza and Subs is a family-owned restaurant serving hand-tossed pizzas, subs, seafood and pasta. For daily essentials, Berea has a wide range of convenience stores and mini-mart options scattered throughout the neighborhood. The Erdman Shopping Center is just north of Berea, and includes a Save-A-Lot and the Rainbow Shops clothing outlet.

For dinner Berea families can check out family-owned Michael's Pizza and Subs.
For dinner Berea families can check out family-owned Michael's Pizza and Subs.
There are several convenience stores and mini marts sprinkled throughout the Berea neighborhoo.
There are several convenience stores and mini marts sprinkled throughout the Berea neighborhoo.
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Tee off at Clifton Park or shoot hoops at Collington Square Park

Residents can enjoy the outdoors at nearby Clifton Park, which features several baseball diamonds, soccer fields and an 18-hole golf course. The historic Baltimore Cemetery, established in 1850, spans 100 acres and comprises the northern half of the neighborhood. Collington Square Park is a quaint pocket green space nearby, featuring a playground and basketball courts.

Located in Berea historic Baltimore Cemetery was built in 1850.
Located in Berea historic Baltimore Cemetery was built in 1850.
Berea residents love have Clifton Park's 18-hole golf course in their own backyard.
Berea residents love have Clifton Park's 18-hole golf course in their own backyard.
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Nearby options at Baltimore City Public Schools

Baltimore City Public Schools is the district serving Berea students. The district offers a school choice program featuring magnet schools and a lottery system for middle and high school students.

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has a student teacher ratio of 26 to 1.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has a student teacher ratio of 26 to 1.
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School serves students in grades K-8.
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School serves students in grades K-8.
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Plenty of options for commuters in Berea

Berea is also a popular place for commuters to land, given its proximity to the greater Baltimore area and mass-transit options.

  • Downtown Baltimore is 3 miles west
  • CityLink Pink buses stop along main roads
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is roughly 18 miles away
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital is 2 miles away
“There are lots of colleges close by, from U of Maryland to Loyola or Morgan State,” says Meredith. “It only adds to the appeal of this part of the city.”

Community engagement is valued in Berea

Berea receives a 9 out of 10 on the CAP Index Crime Score, higher than the national average score of 4 out of 10. However, several community engagement initiatives, undertaken by city authorities in collaboration with dedicated residents, have played a significant role in achieving a notable reduction in Baltimore's overall violent crime rates over recent years. This community benefits from strong participation with the Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC), a local nonprofit organization. HEBCAC offers a range of career and housing services for youth, as well as substance abuse and recovery programs.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

29 min drive

Bus

Preston St & Luzerne Ave Wb

Bus

Milton & Federal Fs Nb

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Edison HWY & Preston St Sb

Bus

Preston & Linwood Wb

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Preston & Decker Ave Wb

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Preston & Kenwood Wb

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Preston St & Lakewood Ave Eb

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Berea US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 9 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 9 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Berea Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$142,250
Median Sale Price
$140,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$99,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$162

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,517
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Median Year Built
1941
Months of Supply
6.70

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 Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,388
Median Age
42
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,542
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$59,606

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.8%
College Graduates
19.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
47%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

67 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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