Glen
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21215
Neighborhood Reviews
Healthy Neighborhoods helps new homebuyers
Along the one-way residential streets, a range of options suits varying needs and budgets. “Homes are affordably priced, and because part of it is in the Healthy Neighborhoods, people can get loans through them,” Levine says. The Healthy Neighborhoods program provides grants and low-interest rate loans on residences within the qualifying areas. First-time homebuyers can find condos in 1970s brick complexes priced between $50,000 and $200,000, depending on size. Midcentury, semi-detached brick homes and townhouses may sell from $115,000 to $250,000. A decent percentage of housing is single-family residences from the early 1900s, which rest on neatly maintained grassy lawns and often have tidy hedges. Some feature Tudor-influenced elements, such as steeply angled front-facing gables. There are also some early 1900s Gambrel-roofed Dutch Colonials and pastel-painted bungalows with wide, sleepy front porches. Though community members sometimes sell their homes privately, the ones that hit the market generally range from $200,000 to $650,000.
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Recreation at the JCC and the Cylburn Arboretum
One of the most popular recreation spaces is the Jewish Community Center, where Jewish and non-Jewish members can use the gym and participate in children’s programs. At the eastern edge of the neighborhood is the Irvin Luckman Memorial Park, which has tennis courts, playgrounds and walking paths. Levine says that residents also enjoy the Cylburn Arboretum, where people can tour the gardens around an 1800s stone villa. In October, the arboretum hosts Halloween-themed evening walks around the grounds for an event known as ArBOOretum. They offer spring and summer nature camps and yoga classes as well. The Pimlico Race Course is another nearby attraction, which brings large crowds to watch horse races and concerts, but for Glen residents, it mainly means increased traffic, Levine says. The largest event — the Preakness Stakes — takes place the third Saturday in May. Pimlico is currently under renovation, so concerts and races will not take place there until it reopens in 2025.
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A choice between public schools and private Jewish schools
Many families choose to send their children to the neighborhood’s Jewish private schools, but kids may also attend Baltimore City Public Schools. Cross Country Elementary/Middle School serves preschool through eighth-grade students and earns a C on Niche. It is a designated green school for its focus on environmental service projects. Some students then apply to the A-rated Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, where they can pursue their interests in fields such as engineering or computer science. Private schools include Bnos Yisroel, which serves girls in preschool through 12th grade and receives a C-plus rating. The two other private options are not yet rated on Niche — Cheder Chabad offers a coed preschool, then kindergarten through eighth graders take classes with their own gender. Mesivta Neimus Hatorah is a small, all-boys high school with a 4-1 student-teacher ratio.
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CHAI Baltimore and the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association
Nonprofit groups are the cornerstones of Glen. Programs such as Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc., known as CHAI Baltimore, and the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore line Park Heights Avenue. Community members can find programs for seniors and help with a variety of needs. CHAI also hosts multicultural events and homebuyer workshops. The Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association, which was established in the early 1960s, is an active part of the community as well. They sponsor clean-up days, public-safety workshops and neighborhood beautification projects such as crosswalk art. During Rosh Hashanah, many residents gather with their families for a meal. To ensure that no one misses the celebration, the local congregations host elderly residents, and volunteers bring meals to those who don’t have the means to prepare one.Getting to work from Glen
Commuters have several options to get to and from work. Drivers can take West Northern Parkway to link up with Interstate 83 or to get to Sinai Hospital. To connect with Interstate 695, people can take Reisterstown Road, about 4 miles north. Maryland Transit Administration’s CityLink buses make several stops in the community, and the Rogers Ave Metro is less than 1 mile away. With Amtrak’s Penn Station less than 6 miles away and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport within a 14-mile drive, travel to nearly anywhere is possible.Grabbing a bite along Reisterstown Road
Restaurants and shops line Reisterstown Road, which marks Glen’s western boundary. Tov Pizza and KB Grill & Wok, both kosher, are within the community. A few blocks farther is the Reisterstown Road Plaza, with big-box shopping, including a Giant Food grocery store and the Home Depot. Many folks support family-owned Shlomo's Kosher Meat and Fish Market. At the corner of Reisterstown and Old Court roads, people can stop at Goldberg’s New York Bagels and Coffee to pick up breakfast or head to Oasis Uzbek Kebab House for a warm bowl of lamb soup or a salmon kebab. Some residents prefer to drive into the county, about 3 miles away, where they can shop at Fresh Market, says Michael Levine, an Associated Broker with Douglas Realty, who has worked with clients in the area.
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Ginny West
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rose Calderone
Rose Calderone
ExecuHome Realty
(667) 201-6350
75 Total Sales
1 in Glen
$224,900 Price
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Mr. Gregory A. Hamilton
Mr. Gregory A. Hamilton
ExecuHome Realty
(443) 776-2067
24 Total Sales
1 in Glen
$64,000 Price
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Barbara Reamer
Barbara Reamer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(667) 771-5395
68 Total Sales
2 in Glen
$110K - $150K Price Range
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Kelly Harris
Kelly Harris
Coldwell Banker Realty
(443) 960-8240
42 Total Sales
1 in Glen
$85,000 Price
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Lee Tessier
Lee Tessier
EXP Realty, LLC
(443) 292-9223
1,650 Total Sales
1 in Glen
$75,000 Price
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Michael Levine
Michael Levine
Douglas Realty, LLC
(667) 239-8137
53 Total Sales
1 in Glen
$252,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
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
Powder Mill Park
- Bike Trails
- Tennis
- Trails
Cylburn Arboretum
- Events
- Museum
- Botanical Gardens
Blue Stone Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/27/2016
Niche Review
There tend to be car break-ins or other types of crime in the area. Not as bad as in other neighborhoods, but it's noticeable.
6/27/2016
Niche Review
All in all it was a good neighborhood to grow up in.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glen | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glen Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glen, Baltimore sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Glen, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $260,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$260,000
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$361,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$250,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$85,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$118
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,922
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
3.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,900
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,898
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,394
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,160 - $1,540 per month
- Park Plaza East & West Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 710+ Sq Ft
- 3912 Fords Ln
- Baltimore, MD
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$1,075 - $1,380 per month
- Fordleigh Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 640+ Sq Ft
- 4008 Fordleigh Rd
- Baltimore, MD
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,128
Median Age
43
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,788
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,075
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.8%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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®
49
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
67
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Early 1900s homes and two nearby elementary schools in Northwest Baltimore
Cheswolde
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Cross Country
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Pimlico Good Neighbors
Cultural enclave adjacent to a historic racetrack is growing with services
Reisterstown Station
A community with convenience in North Baltimore
Woodmere
Commuter residential neighborhood near Reisterstown Road and Pimlico Race Course
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