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Hillen

Hillen

$224,436 Average Value
$125 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Hillen puts shopping, parks and major roads within reach

Hillen is an established neighborhood in Northeast Baltimore, near Morgan State University. Its brick rowhouses are just a short walk from Northwood Commons, a local shopping center with a grocery store and fast casual restaurants. Several sprawling green spaces are also nearby, providing access to wooded walking trails and athletic areas. Hillen is conveniently located near major roads and public transit, connecting the neighborhood to other parts of Baltimore.

Brick rowhouses make up Hillen’s housing

In Hillen, you’ll find blocks of brick rowhouses. They were mostly built in the 1940s and have small front yards, bay windows and covered entrances. “It’s a very nice, quiet community,” says Keith Beatty, president of the Hillen Road Improvement Association, which holds monthly meetings and advocates for neighborhood improvements, safety and community programs. “There’s pride in the neighborhood. There are well-maintained gardens and yards.” The median sale price in Hillen falls around $230,000, with prices ranging from the low $100,000s to the low $300,000s, making the neighborhood more affordable than many nearby areas. For reference, the median sale price in Original Northwood, just west, is about $400,000.

Brick rowhouses line the streets in Hillen.
Brick rowhouses line the streets in Hillen.
Hillen homes often have small front yards,
Hillen homes often have small front yards,
Homes in Hillen have a traditional feel.
Homes in Hillen have a traditional feel.
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Where to find groceries and restaurants near Hillen

In Hillen, Northwood Commons features a Lidl grocery store and casual dining options. Less than 2 miles east along Hartford Road, there’s a Safeway grocery store and restaurants, including Maddie’s Farm for brunch and Koco’s Pub, a well-known spot for crab cakes. For a larger concentration of local eateries, you can head to the nearby communities of Abell, Charles Village and Barclay, small neighborhoods near Johns Hopkins University. They offer a wide selection of cafes, trendy eateries and local businesses, about 3 miles away.

Northwood Commons  is where you can run errands in Hillen.
Northwood Commons is where you can run errands in Hillen.
Lidl Food Market is a grocery store in Hillen.
Lidl Food Market is a grocery store in Hillen.
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Hillen's neighbor, Morgan State University, is known for its research programs.
Hillen's neighbor, Morgan State University, is known for its research programs.

What’s happening at nearby Morgan State University

Morgan State University sits directly east of Hillen Road. Founded in 1867, the public historically Black university offers more than 150 academic programs, spanning bachelor’s through doctoral levels. It holds an R2 designation for high research spending and doctorate production. Morgan State moved to its current Northeast Baltimore location in 1917, and Hillen residents have convenient access to the campus and university events.

The playground at Lake Montebello provides a fun environment for kids.
The playground at Lake Montebello provides a fun environment for kids.

Things to do outdoors near Hillen

Hillen has several green spaces within reach. “We're within walking distance of Lake Montebello,” Beatty says of the man-made reservoir in the Mayfield neighborhood. “People run or walk around the lake.” Additional recreation options nearby include:

  • Herring Run Park, which spans about 375 acres and has a trail following a stream, some of which connect to Lake Montebello for a longer loop
  • Clifton Park, which includes an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, athletic fields, a playground and rolling grounds designed to resemble an English garden
  • Chinquapin Run Park, which is a linear park that covers more than 75 acres and features both athletic facilities and scenic natural areas

School options for students in Hillen

The Baltimore Public Schools district serves local students. It assigns students to an elementary school and then operates a choice program for middle and high school. Students in Hillen are zoned for Northwood Elementary School, and nearby middle and high school options include:

  • Waverly Elementary/Middle School, which serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade and has academic, enrichment, extracurricular and athletic programs
  • Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School, which is just south and offers career and technical education pathways in fields such as health care, construction, automotive technology, computer science and business
  • Reginald F Lewis High School, which has an academic focus on business, law and agriculture

There's easy access to buses in Hillen.
There's easy access to buses in Hillen.

How residents can get around Baltimore

Hillen is walkable enough for some errands, and some roads have bike lanes. Several bus routes run through the area, connecting residents to Downtown Baltimore, about 4 miles south, and Towson, about 6 miles north. For drivers, Hillen Road and Loch Raven Boulevard are key local routes, and you can reach Interstate 83 in about 3 miles. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 15 miles south.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

30 min drive

Bus

Loch Raven Blvd & Havenwood Rd Nb

Bus

Loch Raven & Argonne Nb

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Morgan State University

Bus

Loch Raven Blvd & Lochwood Rd Nb

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Loch Raven Blvd & Cold Spring La Nb

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
917
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1942
Months of Supply
3.70

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$850
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,550
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,950
Median Condo Rent
$1,100
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,100

Demographics

Total Population
3,202
Median Age
29
Population Density
47 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$75,126
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$90,579

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.9%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
36.5%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
54.3%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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