Canton
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21224
Rowhouses and waterfront condos
Homes in this area are primarily townhouses and rowhouses, many with tiny fenced-in backyards opening out to back alleys. A few condominiums can also be found in the neighborhood, usually along the waterfront. Trees line many streets, a few hundred of which were planted by the Canton Community Association. Some units have angled parking spots in front, while others have room to park in the back alley. Modest two-bedroom units start at around $160,000, while luxury units with water views can sell for over $1 million. Something buyers should be aware of when house hunting, cautions Undem, are the nuances of the local property taxes. “In the City of Baltimore, property taxes are more than double what they are in the surrounding counties,” he says. “And you could look at four identical houses with four different tax assessments and have four different tax bills, only because the tax assessor hasn’t gotten around to coming out and updating them yet.”
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Parks with stellar views
The Canton Waterfront Park offers city dwellers eight acres of green spaces, a mile-long promenade, and harbor views. Residents can share a picnic with friends, stroll the promenade, or cast a line from the fishing pier. Patterson Park, a 133-acre recreational space that borders the neighborhood to the north, offers athletic fields, a public swimming pool, and even a seasonal ice rink. Residents can stop in at the park’s Observatory, a grand three-story pagoda, for gorgeous views in all directions. There’s also a neighborhood dog park that offers a safe space where pets can romp and play without worry.
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Nearby Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools serves the neighborhood. Students attend schools like Hampstead Hill Academy, which serves students from kindergarten through eighth grades and earns an overall grade of B by Niche. High school students can apply to the school of their choice. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is within about 2 miles of home. The school, which is graded C by Niche, offers specialized programs in health sciences, including a four- to six-year program where students can earn a high school diploma, a no-cost associate's degree, and a first-in-line status for job placement upon the program’s completion.Canton’s can’t-miss events
Canton Waterfront Park is a favorite spot for locals to catch fireworks, festivals, and airshows. During the summer, the park hosts local radio station WTMD’s First Thursday Festivals concert series. Featuring artists from around the nation, this series draws approximately 10,000 residents weekly for free music and good vibes. The Canton Community Association also keeps residents informed about what’s going on in the neighborhood, including local events, informational meetings, and volunteer opportunities.Getting to and from Canton
Taking stoplights into account, Canton is within 10-12 minutes of Interstate 95 and Interstate 895, according to Undem. The neighborhood has multiple bus stops, but most people get around by car. Prospective buyers who are planning on commuting south from the neighborhood for work via the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel should factor in the cost of tolls — Undem says many southward-bound commuters opt to live in neighborhoods south of the tunnel, like in Locust Point, for that reason.The shopping and dining scene
At the heart of this neighborhood lies Canton Square. A plaza surrounding O’Donnell Park, the square is known for its restaurants, pub-style bars, shops, and boutiques. For good seafood, residents can try Mama’s On the Half Shell; for Mexican with a flair, Nacho Mamas serves up margaritas in hubcaps and nachos to write home about. Come nighttime, this square is filled with happy-hour fun. Beyond the square, “Canton is unique because, on almost every corner, there’s a really nice establishment for takeout or a bar,” Undem says. There’s also waterfront dining; for residents looking for water views with their crabcakes, Raw & Refined serves up seafood and craft cocktails from the largest deck bar in the city. And when it’s time to fill the fridge, the neighborhood Safeway has all the necessities covered — and a large parking lot.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rex Thomas
Rex Thomas
Samson Properties
(240) 920-0722
328 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$566,000 Price
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William Weeks
William Weeks
Coldwell Banker Realty
(667) 213-2965
131 Total Sales
12 in Canton
$100K - $580K Price Range
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Joseph DeSimone
Joseph DeSimone
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(667) 217-1286
113 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$350,000 Price
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Mark Weiss
Mark Weiss
Taylor Properties
(443) 249-7300
53 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$345,000 Price
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Lawrence Casanova
Lawrence Casanova
Real Broker, LLC
(240) 873-1978
45 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$355,000 Price
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Lori Rogers
Lori Rogers
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
(667) 239-8316
14 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$529,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Charter
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Parks in this Area
Canton Dog Park
- Dog Park
O'Donnell Square Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Canton Tot Lot
- Playground
Bonvegna Field
- Soccer
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dypski Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Boston Street Pier Park
- Trails
- Concessions
- River
Canton Waterfront Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Canton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Canton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Canton, Baltimore sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Canton, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $379,900, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$384,900
Median Sale Price
$379,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$589,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$375,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$395,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
385
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,841
Number of Homes for Sale
60
Median Year Built
1913
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,524
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,737
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1410am - 12pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 1510am - 12pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,549 - $3,070 per month
- 1212 East
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 576+ Sq Ft
- 1212 S East Ave
- Baltimore, MD
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$1,590 - $2,400 per month
- Canton Flats
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 900 S East Ave
- Baltimore, MD
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,001
Median Age
36
Population Density
30 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$140,730
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,644
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
77.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
84%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
67
/ 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.
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Fells Point
Historic row houses and new condos near trendy shops and restaurants on the wharf
Patterson Park
Patterson Park's 160 acres enhance urban Baltimore lifestyle
Upper Fells Point
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Butchers Hill
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