Ellwood Park, anchored by a large community green space, serves as a primarily residential sector of East Baltimore. While this area faces many of the modern-day challenges of urban living, like high CAP Index Crime Scores for violent crimes, illegal trash dumping and neglected housing, Ellwood is currently working toward revitalization. Organizations like the Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC) and BaltiMurals work to rehabilitate the housing and bring life back into the streets. The Southeast Community Development Corporation (CDC) also helps counsel and assist current owners and buyers. “The Southeast CDC does work beyond just restoring homes,” says Realtor Julie Kolb with Chesapeake Residential Realty and an active participant of East Baltimore improvement projects. “It establishes community outreach and works to revitalize the neighborhood as a whole.” For example, installments of string lights increase both visibility and safety at night, and rain gardens add a touch of native plants, while also helping to improve water quality. Residents have historically chosen Ellwood Park for its relative affordability and convenient locale off Route 40, and with revitalization projects in place, it continues to become a more desirable community.
Take a stroll with the family through Ellwood Park.
Ellwood Park consists predominantly of row homes.
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Rowhouses for auction and refurbished options
Residential real estate consists exclusively of traditional Baltimore row houses with red-brick facades and small front porches. With more renovations in the area, more buyers have chosen to invest before living costs increase. “Homeownership has been renewed here, especially with prices under $200,000,” Kolb says. Row houses up for auction tend to start around $25,000 to about $80,000. Homes in better condition or with recent rehabilitation can reach about $340,000, though most fall between $100,000 and $250,000. Navigating Ellwood Park can be difficult, as the streets are all lined with sidewalks, identical housing and scattered tree boxes. In recent years, BaltiMurals has decorated some of the corner houses with vibrant paintings, adding some differentiation to an otherwise uniform layout.
Enjoy a beautiful row home in Ellwood Park.
Some homes in Ellwood Park have small front porches.
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Getting outside and active at East Baltimore parks
At the center of the neighborhood lies Ellwood Park, a fenced in outdoor area with a pavilion and benches, shaded by towering oaks. Visitors can enjoy the playground or basketball courts here, as well as the open grass fields. The park hosts numerous events that strive to increase community involvement and strengthen comradery between neighbors. Previous activities include movie nights, boxing free food for families and youth field days. A few blocks away, Patterson Park features over 133 acres of open green space, lakes and an observatory. The space also includes athletic fields, a public swimming pool and an ice arena. Under half a mile north, Frank C. Bocek Park offers more sport fields and facilities, utilized by many student-athletes. On rainy days, Enoch Pratt Free Library – Patterson Park Branch has activities covered. Not only can visitors check out books and use free wi-fi, but folks can also attend at story-time, get career assistance and participate in art classes.
Ellwood Park pet owners have many parks nearby to enjoy with their furry best friends.
Local pickup games take place in Ellwood Park.
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Nearby grocery options and dining near Patterson Park
Locals can find mini marts and convenience stores scattered throughout the community, while big-box options are situated off Pulaski Highway. Aldi and fast-food joints, such as Taco Bell and Subway are available in the shopping center located between Pulaski and East Fayette Street. Northeast Market, about 1 mile away, houses dozens of vendors, from authentic restaurants to delis and meat stores. Most other nearby dining options surround Patterson Park, including spots like Patterson Public House, known to have an electric atmosphere on game day. Johnny Rad’s Pizzeria Tavern is a popular option for Italian fare, and Ministry of Brewing serves up a rotating draft list and bar food out of the old St. Michael’s Church.
The Aldi is just a short distance up the street from Ellwood Park.
Johnny Rads Pizzaria Tavern in Ellwood Park makes great food.
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Baltimore City Public School options near Ellwood Park
Children on the western half of Ellwood Park can begin their education at William Paca Elementary, while students to the east are zoned for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School. Both options score C-minus grades, and kids from William Paca can join Highlandtown Elementary/Middle for Grades 6 through 8. Families have school choice for high school, though many attend Paul Laurence Dunbar, which scores a C. Paul Laurence Dunbar has P-TECH, a specialized STEM program that offers four-to-six-year programs in which students can earn a high school diploma and/or an associate's degree. Participants of the program also get first-in-line status for job placement at local organizations like Johns Hopkins University and Kaiser Permanente.
Ellwood Park students can attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
Highlandtown Elementary in Ellwood helps put students on the road to success.
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Ellwood Park and East Baltimore transportation
Pulaski Highway, a part of Route 40, serves as Ellwood Park’s main thoroughfare into downtown Baltimore, which is under 3 miles away. Those who prefer public transportation can hop on the Maryland Transit Administration buses that stop along Linwood and Highland avenues or catch the metro from The Johns Hopkins Hospital, the closest medical center. Residents can drive about 15 miles or take public transportation to BWI International Airport, also accessible by Amtrak train.
Johns Hopkins Hospital is conveniently located near Ellwood Park.
Johns Hopkins Metro Station is not far from Ellwood Park.
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Linwood Ave & Jefferson St Nb
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Fayette St & Ellwood Ave
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Highland Ave & Pulaski HWY Fs Nb
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Monument St & Dean St Eb
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Monument St & Bouldin St Eb
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Monument St & Highland Ave Fs Eb
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Linwood Ave & Jefferson St Sb
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Ellwood Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ellwood Park, Baltimore sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ellwood Park, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $112,500, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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