Ana Mendez Law
Coldwell Banker Realty
(240) 512-6424
38 Total Sales
4 in Harlem Park
$5K - $180K Price Range
Harlem Park
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21217, 21223
The historic community of Harlem Park in West Baltimore is well over 150 years old. Taking on a range of different demographics and cultures from the early 1900s to the present day, Harlem Park has evolved from a countryman’s estate to a civil war encampment to a strong African-American activist community and beyond.
Like many urban neighborhoods in Baltimore, Harlem Park has weathered its share of adversity. Targeted as the focus of a 1960s urban renewal project, many homes were demolished, families displaced and the community mismanaged. Ill-conceived urban planning ideas, like the inclusion of 29 “inner block parks” or the Route 40 project (known as the “highway to nowhere") both failed. Faced with disinvestment, poverty and blight, the community of Harlem Park suffered. Today, while many of these challenges remain true, Harlem Park is seeking to revitalize their community through renewed efforts between local and governmental stakeholders.
Housing options in Harlem Park consist primarily of traditional Baltimore-style row homes, many of which feature red-brick or stone facades and short front stoops. Price points here range from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on the age, size and condition of the home, with the lower price tags trending toward homes in need of total renovation.
Students here attend Baltimore City Schools like, Harlem Park Elementary/Middle and Carver Vocational-Technical High. Serving over 1000 students in ninth through twelfth grades, Carver High offers both college preparatory course and Career and Technology Education (CTE) pathways. Through CTE, students can earn industry licenses or certifications in more than a dozen pathways, ranging from construction & development skills—like electrical and masonry trades, to health & bioscience skills—like nursing assistant and pharmacy technician roles.
For all your daily essentials this area offers local mini-marts and convenience stores, and a Save A Lot supermarket where you can pick up your weeks worth of groceries.
For some time outdoors, residents won’t have to travel far to soak in the sun. Harlem Square and the Harlem Square Park offers 9-acres of open green spaces, walking paths and lots of trees. As you walk along Gilmor Street, be sure to catch a glimpse of the former Harlem Theater and its majestic granite façade.
Nearby the larger Lafayette Square and Park offers more green spaces and a handful of beautiful 19th century churches surrounding its perimeter. Stand on either side of the square and look up to admire the gothic architecture and green serpentine stonework of the St. John AME Church. Or enjoy the cream-colored stone inlay of St. James’ Episcopal Church, both of which are over 150 years old.
For a change of pace, take a walk along the recently renovated greenway of West Franklin Street. Spanning four blocks along “the highway to nowhere,” these new pocket parks offer a walking path, lush landscaping and several outdoor-fitness stations, too.
This is Harlem Park, a historic community in West Baltimore.
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Michelle Goshen
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ana Mendez Law
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Alonna Davis
Alonna Davis
Realty One Group Universal
(667) 303-2801
94 Total Sales
1 in Harlem Park
$74,200 Price
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Pete France
Pete France
EXP Realty, LLC
(443) 960-7197
75 Total Sales
2 in Harlem Park
$62K - $150K Price Range
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William Savage
William Savage
Keller Williams Legacy
(443) 543-8874
201 Total Sales
2 in Harlem Park
$55K - $70K Price Range
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Brenda Huelle
Brenda Huelle
EXP Realty, LLC
(240) 348-6895
41 Total Sales
1 in Harlem Park
$265,000 Price
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William Weeks
William Weeks
Coldwell Banker Realty
(667) 213-2965
131 Total Sales
2 in Harlem Park
$34K - $63K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Harlem Inner Block Park Za 125
Harlem Square Park
Greater Model Park
- Trails
- Playground
Perkins Spring Square Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Franklin Square Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kirby Lane Park
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harlem Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Harlem Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harlem Park, Baltimore sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Harlem Park, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $75,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$105,000
Median Sale Price
$75,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$100,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$102,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$61
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
514
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,074
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
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
3,572
Median Age
44
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$21,056
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$32,772
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.2%
College Graduates
14.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
42.5%
Below 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
83
/ 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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Upton
A historic thoroughfare along Pennsylvania Avenue undergoing community-led growth
Franklin Square
Historic homes, a community market and one of Baltimore's oldest parks
Midtown-Edmondson
Convenient location primed for transformation and investment opportunities
Poppleton
A historic African American community in the heart of West Baltimore
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