Canton is a lively urban village settled between the Patapsco River and the sprawling Patterson Park to the north. Locals often reside in Baltimore's classic rowhouses and can walk to a wide variety of local restaurants and bars, as well as community green spaces like O’Donnell Square Park and Canton Waterfront Park. Commuters can also reach Downtown Baltimore by car or bus in about twenty minutes.
Canton is a very walkable area, where locals can browse restaurants, bars and shops along several major corridors, all without leaving the community.
Canton Waterfront Park is situated on the Patapsco River, where residents can ride bikes or stroll along multi-use trails, take advantage of the fishing pier and boat ramp, explore the Korean War Memorial, or enjoy views of the Inner Harbor and historic Fort McHenry.
O’Donnell Square Park is a small pocket green space featuring picnic tables, benches and a short walking path surrounded by local restaurants and bars. “There are tons of small businesses, a main street and square, so there’s a robust commercial corridor with a lot of amenities and good walkability,” says Claudia Towles, a Realtor with Compass with over eight years of experience serving the Greater Baltimore area. Patterson Park, located north of Canton, offers two playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, ballfields, a swimming pool and a lake, which is popular for catch-and-release fishing.
Canton Waterfront Park is a favorite spot 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 attendees 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.
Canton is a medium-density neighborhood, where narrow city streets are lined with brick rowhouses and occasional modern condo complexes. “The homes are smaller and newer constructions, and range in pricing, which can suit budgets for different walks of life,” says Towles. Rowhouses are typically priced from the low $200,000s to the low $900,000s, depending on the square footage and age of the home. Condo units often cost anywhere from the low $200,000s to the upper $500,000s.
Baltimore City Public Schools covers the Canton area. There are school choice options available for middle and high school students, with open enrollment throughout the district, magnet programs with specialized curricula, and opportunities for out-of-zone transfers.
Canton’s proximity to major public transit corridors makes it a convenient landing spot.
Ellen Eylanbekov
Compass
(443) 543-8461
62 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$325,000 Price
Juston Panambo
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(667) 771-6903
58 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$257,500 Price
Kevin Beal
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(443) 251-4284
50 Total Sales
9 in Canton
$230K - $550K Price Range
Richard Gans
Gans Realty
(667) 401-8701
90 Total Sales
2 in Canton
$360K - $387K Price Range
Michael Soper
Next Step Realty
(667) 213-1153
155 Total Sales
2 in Canton
$375K - $530K Price Range
Rex Thomas
Samson Properties
(240) 920-0722
312 Total Sales
1 in Canton
$566,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Canton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Canton, Baltimore sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Canton, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $373,499, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,590 - $2,400 per month
$1,549 - $3,220 per month
$2,000 per month
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