Howard Park
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21207
More room in Howard Park
Though located within Baltimore’s limits, the neighborhood’s tree-shaded streets make the community feel like a suburban village far from the city. “In downtown, it’s all row houses, but here, nothing is touching. People have more room,” Smith says. Architectural styles range from contemporary to Colonial Revival and even Cape Cod, with many constructions dating back to the 1920s. Renovated homes in Howard Park often cost between $300,000 and $500,000, while those listed in “as-is” condition may sell from $200,000 to $250,000.
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Gwynn Oak Park and the Forest Park Golf Course
In the evenings, some people take their children to Gwynn Oak Park. It was once the site of an amusement park where demonstrations against segregation took place in the early 1960s, but damage from a 1970s hurricane caused the amusement park to shut down. Today, this 69-acre green space offers walking trails, a playground and a covered picnic area that residents can reserve for birthday parties and reunions. The community also borders the Forest Park Golf Course, which initially opened in 1934. The 18-hole, public municipal golf course is open year-round, except for on Christmas Day or when there are severe storms. Just a few blocks south of the golf course lies the city’s largest park, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, with hiking trails, tennis courts and more than 1,000 acres of public space. Each spring, the Baltimore Herb Festival takes place in the park.
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Howard Park's newly rebuilt schools
A local campaign, known as Transform Baltimore: Build Schools, Build Neighborhoods, resulted in improvements to area schools as well. Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle School was rebuilt in 2020 to include collaborative spaces, technology classrooms and a multi-level wing for traditional classrooms. Niche gives it a C-minus rating. High school students are allowed to choose from district schools. Forest Park High School is the nearest option, and it also receives a C-minus. It reopened in 2018 with an indoor pool, drones and a television studio, incorporating new technology into its curriculum to prepare students for the future.
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Community nonprofits strengthen Howard Park
Community members have worked hard to provide opportunities for residents and to keep the neighborhood a safe place to live. Howard Park citizens lobbied for a local grocery store, and after many years of having none, the ShopRite was built in 2014. The Gwynn Oak Methodist Church worked with Blue Water Baltimore to initiate a Howard Park tree-planting day in 2023. Some nearby nonprofit agencies help with first-time homebuyers to find affordable housing. They also assist owners facing eviction due to rising home costs.CityLink buses and other ways to get around Baltimore
With access to public transportation and nearby highways, residents have several ways to commute to work in the city. The Maryland Transit Administration’s CityLink buses stop along Liberty Heights Avenue, and the Rogers Avenue Metro station is less than 2 miles north. Drivers can take the four-lane Liberty Heights Avenue toward downtown and the Maryland Zoo, or drive west to connect with Interstate 695, the beltway which encircles the greater Baltimore area.Malls and takeout restaurants near Howard Park
Howard Park has a few takeout restaurants and several nearby shopping areas. People can pick up a quick bite along Liberty Heights Avenue, where choices include Fred's Carryout, known for its cheesesteaks, and Rock Seafood and Fried Crabhouse, which offers an extra-spicy seafood boil. The neighborhood is home to ShopRite, one of the largest grocery stores in the city of Baltimore. It includes a pharmacy, halal butcher and bakery. Within a 4-mile drive or short bus ride are Mondawmin and Security Square Mall, both of which feature national and local retailers. People can shop for fresh produce and local art at the Gwynn Oak Farmers Market, hosted outside the Security Square Mall on Sundays from July through October. Some locals venture to Mount Vernon, about 6 miles east, where they can dine on steamed mussels at a French bistro or taste slow-roasted Afghan-style lamb at the Helmand.
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Ginny West
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joseph DeSimone
Joseph DeSimone
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(667) 217-1286
113 Total Sales
1 in Howard Park
$160,000 Price
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Colleen Smith
Colleen Smith
Samson Properties
(240) 728-2819
43 Total Sales
2 in Howard Park
$224K - $225K Price Range
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Jo Waye
Jo Waye
Samson Properties
(240) 293-3754
48 Total Sales
1 in Howard Park
$195,000 Price
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Alonna Davis
Alonna Davis
Realty One Group Universal
(667) 303-2801
94 Total Sales
1 in Howard Park
$310,000 Price
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Demetra Rice
Demetra Rice
Rice Premier Properties LLC
(240) 621-5883
46 Total Sales
1 in Howard Park
$302,000 Price
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Lonnie Gilmore
Lonnie Gilmore
Keller Williams Flagship
(667) 307-7044
77 Total Sales
1 in Howard Park
$338,000 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
Burnside Park
Howard Park
Powdermill Run Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Playground
Gwynn Oak Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Powder Mill Park
- Bike Trails
- Tennis
- Trails
Windsor Hills Park
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Howard Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Howard Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Howard Park, Baltimore sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Howard Park, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $307,500, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,000
Median Sale Price
$307,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$204,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$129
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,902
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,594
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,665
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
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Sunday, Jun 2211:30am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,385 - $1,875 per month
- Fairway Ridge Apartments and Townhomes
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 518+ Sq Ft
- 4998 W Forest Park Ave
- Baltimore, MD
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,330
Median Age
44
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,693
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,259
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
31.5%
Advanced Degrees
17.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54%
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®
55
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53
/ 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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