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Cross Keys

Cross Keys

Suburban Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21209, 21210

$260,759 Average Value
$199 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

A shopping and dining-oriented neighborhood with renovations in progress

Before she was a household name, Oprah Winfrey called this neighborhood home. Opened in 1965, the Village of Cross Keys was a chic planned community in North Baltimore. Designed by real estate developer James Rouse, Cross Keys was built around a commercial village square and consists of condos and townhouses, plus amenities like walking paths, swimming pools, and tennis courts. Under new management as of 2021, renovations of this unique community are underway. Upon completion, residents will enjoy a newly-curated shopping and dining experience. “We’re seeing some high-end shops and restaurants taking over some of the vacancies,” says Ben Garner, Realtor and owner of Garner and Co., who has been selling homes in the area for eight years. “They have a great anchor tenant called Easy Like Sunday, and it’s one of the best brunch places in the city.” Garner says that because of the revitalization, now is the time to get into Cross Keys. “Prices are still affordable, but it’s essentially going to be a live-work-play community, and I believe this will be appreciated,” he says.

Townhouses and condos bound to appreciate in value

Homes in Cross Keys consist of condominiums and townhouses. House hunters can choose from a variety of sizes and styles, such as two-story midcentury townhouses featuring two or three bedrooms and or garden-style condos ranging from studios to three-bedrooms units. Cross Keys’s landscaping, featuring beautiful flowering trees, shrubs, and hedges, adds another layer of appeal. As for its housing prices, “I do think that this neighborhood is going to appreciate, and I’m already starting to see that appreciation since the developer announced their plans,” says Garner. “A couple of years ago, you could get a livable condo there for under $100,000 easily, but now it’s more like the mid-$100,000s, and I think that’s only going to go up.”
Easy condo living is available in Cross Keys.
Easy condo living is available in Cross Keys.
Cross Keys offers several home styles.
Cross Keys offers several home styles.
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Recreation near Cross Keys

For outdoor fun, the nearby Cylburn Arboretum offers residents over 200 acres of natural landscapes, gardens, and plenty of tree species to explore, fee-free. Residents can also pick up the Jones Fall Train here, which runs for 11 miles in total and heads straight to downtown Baltimore. Golfers will appreciate the proximity to Baltimore Country Club, which was established in 1898 and has been recognized as one of the top 50 in the nation. In addition to golf, the Roland Park location offers pools, six bowling lanes, and a fitness facility.

Top high schools in close range

The neighborhood is served by Baltimore City Public Schools, which allows students to choose their own middle and high schools. Cross Keys is zoned for Roland Park Elementary Middle School, graded B-plus by Niche. Two high schools are in the neighborhood, right next door to each other: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, graded A, and Western High School, graded B-minus. Both have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools and offer advanced placement and college preparatory courses. While Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is co-ed and centered on STEM programs, Western offers an all-girls learning environment.

Events close to home

The development firm behind the revitalization of The Village of Cross Keys announces a rotating calendar of events on its website and social media for residents to get out and enjoy their community; residents can expect to frequent events like summer concerts and holiday markets.

Getting around the area

Cross Keys’s prime location, with direct access to major thoroughfare Interstate 83, provides residents with a direct line to downtown Baltimore. Several bus lines make stops along Falls Road. Of course, the nearby Baltimore-Washington International Airport makes for convenient travel to and from the area, and Sinai Hospital is within just 2 miles of home.

A retail and dining village in revitalization mode

As part of the neighborhood’s revitalization, a slew of new tenants have been signing on to open up shop in Cross Keys throughout 2024. Currently, residents can walk over to Easy Like Sunday for breakfast, lunch, or brunch, with more options to look forward to in the coming year, such as Cece’s Roland Park, an upscale Mediterranean-inspired concept with a comfortable outdoor patio, and ZaVino Italian Marketplace, which will offer Italian deli sandwiches, pizza, and groceries. As far as retail, major names like Talbots and Williams Sonoma coexist with local favorites, like The Store Ltd. Store owner, designer, and local icon Betty Cooke’s curated collection of jewelry, handbags, décor, and more has been delighting patrons since she opened her doors in 1965.
Residents can peruse local retail in the Cross Keys commercial center.
Residents can peruse local retail in the Cross Keys commercial center.
Cross Keys residents can grab a bite at the newly-opened Easy Like Sunday restaurant.
Cross Keys residents can grab a bite at the newly-opened Easy Like Sunday restaurant.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Larry Makowski

    Larry Makowski

    Express Auctioneers, LLC

    (443) 879-7241

    54 Total Sales

    1 in Cross Keys

    $346,500 Price

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  • Barbara Reamer

    Barbara Reamer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (667) 771-5395

    68 Total Sales

    2 in Cross Keys

    $213K - $825K Price Range

    Barbara Reamer
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  • Jeff Washo

    Jeff Washo

    Compass

    (667) 771-3741

    282 Total Sales

    1 in Cross Keys

    $175,000 Price

    Jeff Washo
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  • Adam Light

    Adam Light

    Responds Quickly

    Monument Sotheby's International Realty

    (667) 243-8223

    84 Total Sales

    1 in Cross Keys

    $78,000 Price

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  • Jason Dey

    Jason Dey

    Responds Quickly

    Kevin Dey Realty

    (301) 781-6435

    33 Total Sales

    1 in Cross Keys

    $147,000 Price

    Jason Dey
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  • Daniel Morris

    Daniel Morris

    Responds Quickly

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    (667) 771-5499

    145 Total Sales

    2 in Cross Keys

    $185K - $222K Price Range

    Daniel Morris
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

30 min drive

Bus

Cold Spring Ln & Grandview Ave Fs Wb

Bus

Falls Rd & Hillside Rd Fs Nb

Bus

Falls Rd & Cold Spring Ln Sb

Bus

Falls Rd & Harvest Rd Nb

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Falls Rd & Hillside Rd Fs Sb

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Falls Rd & Harvest Rd Sb

Bus

Falls Rd & Spaths Lanb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cross Keys US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Cross Keys Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Cross Keys, Baltimore sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cross Keys, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $215,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$226,000
Median Sale Price
$215,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,150,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$247,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
378
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1890
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
5,417

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jun 14
    12 - 2pm

    138 Villabrook Way, Baltimore, MD 21212

    $1,150,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 4,955 Sq Ft
    • 138 Villabrook Way

    NEW HOME- UNDER CONSTRUCTION! This luxury home, in the new Villas at Woodbrook Community, is ideally located in the heart of Towson, adjacent to Rodgers Forge. This home is the Dunkirk model, and sits on lot 5, with an incredible owner suite on the main floor along with a private rear deck. You will find another 2 beds and 2 baths on the second floor and a fully finished basement with a rec room,

    Matt Rhine Keller Williams Legacy

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
750
Median Age
67
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
8.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
53.7%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$70,694
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,855

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
70.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
48.4%

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®

47 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

66 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Express Auctioneers, LLC
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