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Federal Hill

Federal Hill

$409,074 Average Value
$207 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Buzzing nightlife district amid centuries of history in Federal Hill

Federal Hill is one of Baltimore's oldest neighborhoods, evolving from a major city port in the late 1700s to a military battery on the Patapsco River during the War of 1812, to the bustling, walkable enclave of local businesses and historic rowhouses today. Locals can explore the American Visionary Art Museum, take in sweeping views of Inner Harbor from Federal Hill Park, or reach Downtown Baltimore in a matter of minutes by car, bike or bus.

Age-old rowhomes sit beside contemporary condos

The community is lined with old and new brick rowhouses in Federal and Greek Revival styles, some dating back to the 1880s and others built as recently as the 1990s. “If you're a buyer interested in historic preservation, there's a historic district with historic renovation guidelines. Some owners can apply for tax credits, and there's a lot of architectural integrity for the whole area,” says James Baldwin, a Realtor with Compass, with over 18 years of experience serving the greater Baltimore area. “It really appeals to a broad range of buyers, from downsizers to first-time buyers to investors.” Rowhouses are priced from the mid-$200,000s to the lower-$700,000s. There are also new-millennium-built condos on the market, ranging from the lower $100,000s to the lower $300,000s.

Places to dine and drink, or shop at historic Cross Street Market

Residents can stroll to the iconic Cross Street Market, which has operated in the community since 1846. Today, there is a diverse range of merchants in the market, selling butchered meats, street food and cocktails. Watershed is a standout spot, which serves oysters and Maryland blue crabs. Charles Street is a city-popular corridor for bars, eateries and nightlife. Residents can dine on sushi and ramen at Matsuri Restaurant, or order beer and bar bites at The Charles Baltimore, which hosts gameday watch parties.

Home to scenic parks and popular city attractions

There are several picturesque parks and city attractions within walking distance of Federal Hill:

  • Federal Hill Park features paved walking paths and views overlooking Inner Harbor and the city skyline
  • The American Visionary Art Museum features unique thematic exhibits of modern art and offers classes
  • The Baltimore Museum of Industry features artifacts detailing the city’s transformation and Industrial Revolution history
  • M&T Bank Stadium features concerts for chart-topping musicians and home games for the Baltimore Ravens

Choice options available for the City Schools district

Baltimore City Public Schools is the district that covers Federal Hill. The district offers a school choice system that replaces zoned high schools with a citywide application process, featuring magnet and charter schools, as well as open enrollment options.

Locals travel by roads or harbor waterways

Federal Hill is prized for being a convenient travel hub, where locals can easily get around on foot or by bike. “In much of the neighborhood, you can walk to Downtown or take public transportation, its very convenient for that,” says Baldwin. “There are bike lanes, water taxis at the base of Federal Hill, and it’s a quick walk to Camden Yards, which has the MARC Trains that go to Washington, D.C.”

Downtown Baltimore is a mile north, so commuters can get there by car, bike or by taking a CityLink Silver bus, which makes stops along Charles Street. The Federal Hill Ferry Terminal is a stop for the Baltimore Water Taxi’s Harbor Trolley, as well as the city’s Harbor Connector, where locals can take scenic boat rides to neighborhoods like Fells Point and Harbor East. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is a 9-mile drive south of the neighborhood along Maryland Route 295.

Maxwell Olarinde
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Maxwell Olarinde

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

18 min drive

Bus

Charles St & Cross St

Bus

Light St & Cross St Sb

Bus

West Street

Bus

American Visionary Art Museum

Bus

Charles St & Henrietta St

Bus

Key HWY & Light St Fs Eb

Bus

Light St & Mongomery St Sb

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Federal Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$332,500
Median Sale Price
$332,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$360,250
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$215,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
56
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,023
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1880
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,775
Significantly above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,482
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
847
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
871

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
15''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

86 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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