$182,444Average Value$124Average Price per Sq Ft10Homes For Sale
Urban residential community with unique homes and close amenities
With a name like Better Waverly, some would think the community was boastful, but this North Baltimore neighborhood is community-focused and features unique architecture, good restaurants and a central location in the city. The layout of Better Waverly is a mix of urban and residential, with tree-lined streets, wide boulevards and active transit. “The area has older, unique homes that are still quite affordable,” says Melvin Knight, a longtime Baltimore resident and Realtor with Coldwell Banker.
Residents of Better Waverly enjoy an easy commute to downtown Baltimore for a night on the town.
Beautiful murals are scattered throughout the neighborhood of Better Waverly.
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Historic Victorian-style homes and lower-priced row houses
Housing in Better Waverly ranges from detached single-family homes to duplexes and row houses. Prospective buyers can choose from wood-shingled Victorians, minimalist summer cottages or bungalows. Row homes in Better Waverly also vary in style, with many designed as “daylight” homes, featuring glassed-in sun porches. The average housing costs between $150,000 to $350,000 for a single-family home, and anywhere from $70,000 to $140,000 for a townhome. This area is also home to several large apartment complexes, featuring one- and two-bedroom apartment options for rent.
Glass covered sun porches bring four season use to these unique row homes in Better Waverly.
There are many historic architecture in Better Waverly like this Wood Shingled Victorian.
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Students have their choice with Baltimore City Schools
Students here attend Baltimore City Public Schools like Waverly Elementary, which gets a C-minus from Niche and serves students in grades Pre-K through eighth. The historic Baltimore City College, which earns an A-minus, is a public International Baccalaureate World school offering an intense college-preparatory program for high school students. Easily recognized by its 150-foot Gothic tower, the school has been named one of Maryland’s top public schools. Residents can also take courses at the nearby Johns Hopkins University campus. Hopkins is one of the largest employers in Baltimore. “A lot of people walk to Johns Hopkins from here, it’s that close,” adds Knight.
Waverly Elementary School is a community centered school making their students feel welcome.
Baltimore City College has a long tradition of being an outstanding academic institution in MD.
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Former Baltimore Memorial Stadium is now a community green space
Many remember Better Waverly as the site of the former Baltimore Memorial Stadium. Opened in 1950, and seating nearly 65,000 people, the stadium was host to the city’s baseball and football teams including the Orioles, the Baltimore Colts/Stallions and the Baltimore Ravens, until its closure in 1997. Today, this space is occupied by an expansive castle-like playground, athletic fields, and a baseball diamond complete with a home plate memorializing the former stadium. The Weinberg YMCA is also nearby and features a state-of-the-art fitness center and an indoor lap pool.
Baltimore Memorial Stadium has a family-friendly playground that is fun and safe for kids.
The Baltimore Memorial Stadium was rebuilt in 1954 and is equipped with a variety of amenities.
The Weinberg Y in Better Waverly has a 4 lane 25 yard indoor lap pool.
Stop by the Weinberg Y on 33rd for an active indoor workout in Better Waverly.
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Greenmount Avenue offers endless retailers and restaurants
Situated next to Greenmount Avenue, residents of Better Waverly can walk a few blocks for all their daily needs. For groceries, there’s a Giant Food grocery store located at the corner of East 33rd Street and Greenmount Avenue. Following this same route, there’s seemingly endless retailers ranging from clothing and hat shops to casual eateries and laundromats to hair salons, banks and gas stations. Greenmount Avenue is also home to the Waverly Main Street Historic District. Encompassing nearly seven blocks between 29th and 35th streets, walk the avenue and take in some of the community’s iconic landmarks. Start by grabbing a bite at Pete’s Grill, a breakfast/lunch staple, where former Olympian Michael Phelps has been known to dine. Then stop in at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse to pick up a good read and sip on a hot drink. The 32nd Street Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday year-round from 7AM to noon. Residents can buy fresh produce, meats, and artisanal goods from over sixty local vendors.
The Waverly Main Street Historic District features shopping, dining, landmarks from 29-35th st.
Red Emma's is a worker cooperative restaurant, bookstore, and community event space in Better Waverly.
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Plenty of options to get around town
Better Waverly gets a high walkability and biking score. There are also several options nearby for public transit, including daily bus service along Greenmount Avenue. Residents can get to downtown Baltimore’s amenities in just 10 minutes.
There are several bus stops along the streets for pedestrians to get around the neighborhood.
Downtown Baltimore is only a 10 minute drive for residents in Better Waverly.
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Greenmount Ave & Gorsuch Ave Nb
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33rd St & Old York Rd Fs Eb
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33rd St & Frisby St Eb
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Better Waverly Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Better Waverly, Baltimore sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Better Waverly, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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