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Christopher

Christopher

Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21214

$266,802 Average Value
$143 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Suburban feel within city limits

A part of the greater Hamilton-Lauraville area of Northeast Baltimore, Christopher may be within the city limits, but the neighborhood feels more like a suburb, says local Realtor Donnie Meyd, who’s lived in Baltimore for 14 years and has sold homes in the metro area and surrounding counties for the last 10 years. “Christopher is a tight-knit, front-porch community where people sit out, enjoy the weather and say hello to people passing by on the sidewalk. It’s long-established. You can see it in the tree line and the long-term residents.” Exclusively residential, Christopher is within walking distance of shops and restaurants, a major park and local public schools.
Christopher is a densely populated neighborhood located north of Downtown Baltimore City.
Christopher is a densely populated neighborhood located north of Downtown Baltimore City.
Residents in Christopher love to share their favorite books with their neighbors.
Residents in Christopher love to share their favorite books with their neighbors.
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Homes with character

Homes in Christopher evoke a feeling of old-world charm, most built between 1920 and 1950. Single-family Cape Cods, cozy cottages, bungalows and larger Craftsman-style homes, Dutch colonials and American foursquares line the narrow streets with little traffic of this quiet neighborhood. Homes here come with a lot of character, such as stained-glass windows, hardwood floors, built-ins and crystal door knobs. “The lots are a decent size, too, not something you find all over Baltimore,” Meyd says. “The closer you get to downtown, the more you find all rowhouses. So having a little more yard is nice.” Prices in Christopher vary from the $150,000s for a fixer-upper to the mid $300,000s for a newly renovated home.
Classic Four Square homes with small yards fill the residential streets of Christopher.
Classic Four Square homes with small yards fill the residential streets of Christopher.
A lovely single family home that brings a splash of color to the Christopher neighborhood.
A lovely single family home that brings a splash of color to the Christopher neighborhood.
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Golf course and ball fields

About a mile from Christopher, Mount Pleasant Golf Course features a range of options and services for golfers at all skill levels. Residents interested in making new friends can join one of the course’s amateur leagues. A golf academy, private lessons and junior golf camps and clinics are all offered. Locals head to North Harford Park, just across East Northern Parkway, for its playground, basketball courts, baseball fields and soccer field.
Play 18 holes of golf just outside of Christopher at Mount Pleasant Golf Course.
Play 18 holes of golf just outside of Christopher at Mount Pleasant Golf Course.
Christopher residents can enjoy the basketball courts are a at North Hardford Park.
Christopher residents can enjoy the basketball courts are a at North Hardford Park.
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Schools where students achieve

Students living in Christopher attend Baltimore City Public Schools, including Hamilton Elementary/Middle School, which received a C-plus from Niche, and City Neighbors High, another C school. Hamilton Elementary/Middle fosters an environment that values social-emotional learning, arts integration, STEM education and academic rigor. At City Neighbors High, sophomores and juniors can explore their interests by interning at local businesses or organizations to gain a real work understanding of what it’s like to work in a particular field.
Hamilton Elementary Middle Schools serves students in grades K-8 in Christopher.
Hamilton Elementary Middle Schools serves students in grades K-8 in Christopher.
City Neighbors High School hosts 417 students in grades 9-12 in Christopher.
City Neighbors High School hosts 417 students in grades 9-12 in Christopher.
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Events at The Lot

On Tuesday afternoons, the seasonal Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street Farmer’s Market is held at The Lot across from Safeway. The market features local farms, vendors, live music and drinks. Residents can also enjoy free summer concerts at The Lot. The community building there is also used for programming, such as yoga classes, tango lessons and workshops.

Riding, biking or driving

Maryland Transit Administration (or MTA) buses ride past Christopher on Harford Road, East Northern Parkway and Echodale Avenue. Because Christopher is only 7 miles from downtown, it offers a handful of dedicated bike lanes. Only 3.5 miles east, Interstate 95 connects to Washington, D.C., 50 miles southwest, and Philadelphia, 100 miles northeast. Downtown is just 7 miles away, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport is a 20-mile drive.
Dedicated bike lanes run along Harford Road in Christopher.
Dedicated bike lanes run along Harford Road in Christopher.
Christopher commuters can catch public transportation on Harford Road.
Christopher commuters can catch public transportation on Harford Road.
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Exploring Harford Road

Only a 10-minute walk for most residents, Harford Road features a mix of clubs, eateries, local shops and boutiques. The Flower Cart is a local florist, the place to stop in or order flowers for a special occasion. Zeke’s Coffee is just a few blocks away, which started as a table at the local farmers market and grew into the small-batch, family-owned coffee roastery that it is today. Further on down, Maggie’s Farm serves thoughtful provisions and cocktails in a farm-to-table setting, and Koco’s Pub, a few doors down, features award-winning crab cakes made fresh daily by hand. For groceries, the local Safeway supermarket is next to Maggie’s.
Christopher offers residents city amenities with small town vibes.
Christopher offers residents city amenities with small town vibes.
When Christopher residents want delicious crabcakes they make their way to Koco's Pub.
When Christopher residents want delicious crabcakes they make their way to Koco's Pub.
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Downtown and the Baltimore waterfront

When it's time for a change of pace, Christopher is only 7 miles from the Baltimore Museum of Art, Camden Yards, where the Oriole’s play, the National Aquarium, and the waterfront promenade. “On the east side of Baltimore, you’re close to downtown restaurants, bars and the arts scene,” Meyd says. “You’re also close to the water, the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. You can enjoy a very suburban life in Christopher, yet you’re so close to all the main Baltimore attractions.”
Christopher is located in close proximity to downtown Balitmore.
Christopher is located in close proximity to downtown Balitmore.
Christopher families can enjoy a day of paddle boating in Baltimore's famed Inner Harbor.
Christopher families can enjoy a day of paddle boating in Baltimore's famed Inner Harbor.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

36 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Christopher Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$284,990
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$284,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$143

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
432
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,732
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,623

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
891
Median Age
42
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$83,077
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,707

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.5%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
On par with the national average
65.1%

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®

42 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

60 / 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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