Forest Park
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21216
Neighborhood Reviews
Early 1900s homes in Forest Park
Most area housing was built during the city’s expansion in the early 1900s. There are three-story Colonial Revivals overlooking the park and two-story rowhouses with Dutch Colonial-style gambrel rooflines. Along Springdale Avenue, several duplexes are sided with Mission Revival-style false fronts to provide each half with its own grand entrance. Most houses rest back from the sidewalk behind grassy front yards. Some include a detached garage, and others have a concrete driveway at the rear of the house, which is accessible through the alley. In the late 1900s, most of the larger homes in Forest Park were transformed into apartments or condos, Rodgers says. In recent years, he says, a renewed interest in city living has resulted in many of these historic residences getting converted back to their original state. While developers and handy buyers sometimes pick up homes needing complete renovations in the $130,000 to $230,000 range, most listings start above $250,000. Remodeled townhouses and rowhouses generally sell between $250,000 and $300,000, and a fully updated Colonial Revival or Dutch Colonial with more than 3,000 square feet of living space can cost anywhere from $400,000 to $675,000.Visiting Druid Hill Park and a nearby golf course
When residents moved to Forest Park in the 1920s, they were lured by access to the 100-acre Hanlon Park, which incorporated hillside paths designed by the Olmsted firm. The park encompassed Ashburton Lake, one of Baltimore’s few reservoirs for drinking water. Now, more than 100 years later, the park is under renovation. The city is in the process of switching to underwater reservoir tanks in the hopes of making the lake accessible for recreation. In the meantime, there are several other city parks within a short drive, including Druid Hill Park, about 2 miles east. This 745-acre space has courts for basketball and tennis, as well as a disc golf course. During their trip to the park, people can also visit the elephants in the Maryland Zoo or stop by the Rawlings Conservatory, where they can wander through palms, orchids and cacti. A little over 1 mile west is the Forest Park Golf Course, a public 18-hole course that originally opened in the 1930s.Starting out at Hilton Elementary School
Forest Park children may begin their education at Hilton Elementary School, which earns a C-minus on Niche. Once they complete elementary school, they can select from several middle and high schools. Some attend sixth through eighth grades at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School, also rated a C-minus. Forest Park High School earns a C-minus as well. Its campus was fully rebuilt in 2018, and students have access to 21st-century amenities, including a media center and drones. Some students apply to Bard High School Early College, which is located just past Druid Hill Park. It is a C-plus-rated public school that offers a full two years of dual enrollment through Bard College. With Baltimore City Community College and Coppin State University, continued learning opportunities are also available within a short drive.Events in downtown Baltimore or Ashburton
With downtown Baltimore about 5 miles away, Forest Park residents can celebrate Lunar New Year at the Walters Art Museum, head to Camden Yards to watch Baltimore Orioles games and spend their fall weekends cheering for the Baltimore Ravens. Closer to home, they can join Ashburton’s annual Heritage Walk on Juneteenth to commemorate notable Baltimore citizens. During the summer, the Ashburton Area Association also hosts a garden tour, complete with live jazz music and champagne.Commuting by car or CityLink buses
The MTA’s CityLink buses are not the only form of public transportation available. The MTA also offers a Metro line, with a station about 1 mile north of Forest Park. For farther trips, people can drive around 4 miles east to catch Amtrak trains to Washington, D.C., Philadephia and other major cities along the Eastern Seaboard. Car travel is also popular, and Maryland Route 26 connects drivers to the Interstate 695 Beltway.Walking to convenience stores and driving to Mondawmin Mall
Convenience stores and carryout restaurants line the major intersections along Liberty Heights Avenue. Locals can walk a few blocks west to Liberty Deli Grocery & Grill, Walgreens and Kennedy Fried Chicken. On Edgewood, there’s a liquor store and another small bodega as well. With the Mondawmin Mall around 1 mile southeast, residents can do a little weeknight shopping or have a sit-down meal at TGI Fridays. Maryland Transit Authority’s CityLink bus stops at the edge of the community give hungry diners the option to hop on a bus and access the nightlife in Mount Vernon or head to Remington, where the R. House food hall offers everything from Korean barbecue to Egyptian-style street food.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marisol Bonds
Marisol Bonds
Samson Properties
(667) 771-3421
79 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$450,000 Price
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Pete France
Pete France
EXP Realty, LLC
(443) 960-7197
75 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$450,000 Price
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Litra Simms
Litra Simms
Simms and Associates
(667) 307-7364
44 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$115,000 Price
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Brenda Huelle
Brenda Huelle
EXP Realty, LLC
(240) 348-6895
41 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$355,670 Price
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Eboni Lyttle
Eboni Lyttle
Responds QuicklyRealty One Group Universal
(667) 213-6249
36 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$470,000 Price
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Michelle Wilson
Michelle Wilson
Responds QuicklyHighgate Realty Financial Services LLC
(667) 771-3246
57 Total Sales
2 in Forest Park
$250K - $300K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hanlon Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Howard Park
The Rev. Dr Graham Bryant Legacy Community Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
William Mcgill Park
Windsor Hills Park
- Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/28/2019
Niche Review
Older populace . Nice people , nice neighborhood. Don't believe the bad image portrayed by folks who have never stepped foot here. There are good people everywhere . Forest Park is a nice, welcoming neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Park, Baltimore sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Park, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $298,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$298,000
Median Sale Price
$298,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$379,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$274,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
307
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,596
Below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
951
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,250
Median Age
44
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,185
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,814
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.9%
College Graduates
22.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
55.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 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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