Cross Country
Neighborhood Reviews
$423,667
Average Value
Kosher shopping on Reisterstown Road
Reisterstown Road, about a half mile west of Park Heights Avenue, is the main commercial strip. Residents can shop at Seven Mile Market or Market Maven, both of which offer a 100% kosher selection of food. For fresh meats and in-house-made kosher deli, people go to Wasserman & Lemberger, owned by a Switzerland-born butcher. “It’s very special,” Nabozny says. “He makes his own hot dogs, and he has some very unique meats like aufschnitt.” Another huge draw, he says, is the Greenspring Shopping Center, just a few blocks north of Cross Country. It’s home to three strictly kosher restaurants: Serengeti Steakhouse, Accents Grill, and Cocoaccino's. The shopping center even has a kosher liquor store.An upcoming community space at the Pikesville Armory
Many neighbors are within walking distance of the Wellwood Activity Center, a pocket park with a playground, basketball courts and a few picnic tables. Several larger green spaces are also within a 2-mile drive, including the gardens at the Cylburn Arboretum and the Suburban Club, which has an 18-hole golf course and a swimming pool. In January of 2024, the nonprofit Pikesville Armory Foundation broke ground on a multi-million-dollar project to convert the historic armory buildings and 14-acre grounds into community-use spaces, including maker studios and event halls.Brick homes and condos in Cross Country
A mix of single-family homes and condos rest along the community’s curving streets. Private driveways line the edges of compact yards, which often have manicured lawns, hedges and small shade trees. Prospective buyers might find brick midcentury moderns, ranch-style homes and slate-roofed Colonial Revivals priced between $500,000 and $1.5 million. “Real estate pricing has been on the rise within the eruv community,” Nabozny says. There are also condos in late 1900 brick complexes, which range from around $100,000 to $300,000, depending on the condition and number of bedrooms. The Western Run brook, which runs through the neighborhood, sometimes floods during heavy rains. Lenders may require the purchase of flood insurance to protect homes located nearest the brook.Hatzalah Carnival and events at the Pikesville Armory
In September, the Alvin S. Mintzes Hatzalah of Baltimore holds a fundraising carnival complete with a petting zoo, activities for kids and fair food. The Pikesville Armory also hosts concerts and events, including the Taste of Northwest Festival and the Jazz at the Armory summer concert series.School options near Cross Country
The community is zoned for Baltimore City Public Schools, beginning with Cross Country Elementary/Middle School, which earns a C on Niche. From there, some students attend Forest Park High School, rated a C-minus. Many families opt to send their kids to private Jewish schools, however. The B-rated Talmudical Academy of Baltimore offers preschool through 12th-grade education for boys, and the B-plus-rated Bais Yaakov School for Girls is its female counterpart. Parents can bring their toddlers to Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School to give them early learning support through the Challah Tots program, and the school’s preschool through 12th-grade curriculum receives an A rating on Niche.Car travel along Cross Country Boulevard and Park Heights Avenue
Well-maintained sidewalks allow for travel within the community, and Cross Country Boulevard and Park Heights Avenue are the main thoroughfares for car travel. Drivers can access Interstate 695 via Park Heights Avenue, and Cross Country Boulevard leads toward Interstate 83. Though the Maryland Transit Administration offers CityLink bus stops and a nearby Metro station, many residents prefer not to use public transportation. In emergencies, the Hatzalah's team of volunteers can quickly transport residents to Sinai Hospital.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Barbara Reamer
Barbara Reamer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(667) 771-5395
65 Total Sales
1 in Cross Country
$145,000 Price
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Regina Parker
Regina Parker
Weichert Realtors - Blue Ribbon
(240) 851-4096
48 Total Sales
1 in Cross Country
$77,000 Price
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Donnell Spivey
Donnell Spivey
EXIT Spivey Professional Realty Co.
(240) 394-7676
123 Total Sales
1 in Cross Country
$60,100 Price
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Justine Pompei
Justine Pompei
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Realty Group
(443) 917-3947
46 Total Sales
1 in Cross Country
$70,000 Price
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Joseph DeSimone
Joseph DeSimone
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(667) 217-1286
115 Total Sales
1 in Cross Country
$145,000 Price
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perry slomnicki
perry slomnicki
Artifact Homes
(240) 448-6885
52 Total Sales
1 in Cross Country
$406,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Scotts Hill Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Rochelle Rikki Spector Playground
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Powdermill Run Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Playground
The Rev. Dr Graham Bryant Legacy Community Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Sudbrook Park
- Disc Golf
- Trails
- Playground
Cylburn Arboretum
- Events
- Museum
- Botanical Gardens
Blue Stone Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/18/2015
Niche Review
In my area we have tons of different places to eat with great servers and amazing food. We have authentic Irish food, incredible Mexican food and great steak houses.
6/21/2017
Niche Review
Vert quiet and super safe neighborhood. I've lived here for two years and have never had an issue. It's a predominantly Orthodox Jewish neoghborhood.Everyone is friendly for the most part .I moved here to be close to my job at Fallstaff Elementary Middle .
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cross Country | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
817
Median Year Built
1952
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,010
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,037 - $2,756 per month
- Ingram Manor Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 565+ Sq Ft
- 7313 Park Heights Ave
- Pikesville, MD
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$1,459 - $1,859 per month
- Fallstaff Manor
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 680+ Sq Ft
- 3002 Fallstaff Manor Ct
- Baltimore, MD
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,959
Median Age
34
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,594
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,825
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
58.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%
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®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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