CATHERINE CHASE
Century 21 Harris Hawkins & Co.
(443) 292-5705
32 Total Sales
1 in Gwynns Falls
$270,000 Price
Gwynns Falls
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21223, 21229
The neighborhood of Gwynns Falls in Southwest Baltimore is a diverse close-knit community working together to foster change. Primarily residential, Gwynns Falls abuts the local railway and is also home to several industrial and manufacturing organizations, as well as a BG&E substation. Despite this, the community also includes several pockets of woodlands, open green spaces and proximity to both Maidens Choice Run and the Lower Gwynns Falls Park. Giving off friendly and welcoming vibes, this neighborhood is the type of place where you’ll find little free libraries, community gardens and neighbors chatting with one another on their front stoops.
While Gwynns Falls has suffered from years of disinvestment, groups like the Gwynns Falls Community Association, foster collaborative efforts to beautify their spaces. For example, where six vacant lots stood, today stands Mighty Park, a safe, clean urban space created by neighbors for neighbors. Featuring above-ground garden beds for fresh produce, open green spaces, a tire-swing and a massive mural of native birds and plants, the park is a testament to this community’s unity.
Housing options in Gwynns Falls primarily consist of traditional Baltimore row house styles, complete with red brick or stone facades and short front stoops. Some homes feature short-roofed front porches and decorative metal awnings that adorn doors and windows. This area also offers several detached single-family homes in American Four-Square styles. The average sales price here is $125,000, but price points vary depending on the age, size and location of the property.
Students here attend Baltimore City Public Schools like Mary E. Rodman Elementary and the Green Street Academy (a joint middle/high school). Serving over 875 students in sixth through twelfth grades, Green Street Academy is a public charter school that puts emphasis on project-based learning and entrepreneurship. At the high school level, students select from a variety of sustainability-oriented career tracks in order to prepare them for life after graduation.
For all of your everyday essentials, residents will find convenience stores and fast-food options along Frederick Avenue. Or for a wider variety of retail options, the Westside Shopping Center in neighboring Mill Hill offers a Food Depot grocery store, as well as a variety of casual eateries and retail options to choose from.
For all your health needs, Gwynns Falls is also less than a five minutes' drive from Ascension St. Agnes Hospital. Providing care for this community and the surrounding areas for over 150 years, Ascension St. Agnes is a 250-bed hospital, specializing in weight loss surgery, orthopedics, cancer, OBGYN and maternity services.
For some time outdoors, there's always Mighty Park, but for a more expansive space, be sure to check out the Lower Gwynns Falls Park too. Offering a playground, athletic fields and connecting with the greater Gwynns Falls Trailhead, you can hike or bike your way along this urban greenway.
For a change of pace, remember Gwynns Falls is only a short 15-minute drive from downtown, the Inner Harbor and the waterfront promenade.
Welcome to Gwynns Falls, a vibrant collaborative community in Southwest Baltimore.
Written By
Michelle Goshen
Photography Contributed By
Jessica Stoddard
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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CATHERINE CHASE
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Sharon Sims
Sharon Sims
Responds QuicklyS. Lee Martin Real Estate, LLC
(443) 315-2933
66 Total Sales
1 in Gwynns Falls
$105,000 Price
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Paola Lazo
Paola Lazo
Responds QuicklyFairfax Realty Premier
(855) 517-8290
101 Total Sales
1 in Gwynns Falls
$140,000 Price
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David Webster
David Webster
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(301) 900-4379
16 Total Sales
1 in Gwynns Falls
$33,000 Price
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Sandra Echenique
Sandra Echenique
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Gateway LLC
(941) 265-2851
229 Total Sales
1 in Gwynns Falls
$66,000 Price
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James Mikula
James Mikula
Responds QuicklyCummings & Co. Realtors
(667) 239-9610
84 Total Sales
1 in Gwynns Falls
$77,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mary E. Rodman Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Irvington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Yale Heights Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Warwick Avenue Park
Violetville Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Helen Mackall Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gwynns Falls | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gwynns Falls, Baltimore sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Gwynns Falls, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $119,238, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$94,750
Median Single Family Price
$275,000
Median Townhouse Price
$96,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$71
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Months of Supply
4.70
Median List Price
$99,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
457
Median Year Built
1949
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
1,072
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,824
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,083
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55
/ 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
Mill Hill
Home to the "Mill Hill Deck of Cards," an 1800 foot block of row houses
Carroll-South Hilton
Updated homes and townhouses in Southwest Baltimore surrounded by miles of parks
Irvington
Historic urban neighborhood of Southwest Baltimore
Saint Joseph's
Brick row houses and Catholic influence in a small Southwest Baltimore community
Shipley Hill
Neighborhood undergoing renovation surrounded by parks and public transit
Violetville
Eclectic home styles with an old-time charm in Southwest Baltimore
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