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A close-knit community north of downtown Baltimore
Though there is no lake in Lake Walker, this close-knit community isn’t far from downtown Baltimore. With an active community association and modest-sized homes, it’s got the best of both worlds with city and suburb vibes. “Lake Walker has the benefits of being very close to shops and restaurants but also close to Northern Parkway, which will get you to the freeway in 5 to 10 minutes. It’s a charming neighborhood, but it is small. It has all the amenities of Cedarcroft and access to the shops and restaurants on York Road,” says Azam Khan, a long-time resident of Baltimore and Realtor with Long and Foster who has been selling in the area for about 24 years. The average home price here is about $275,000, which is higher than Chinquapin Park but lower than Cedarcroft and Lake Evesham to the west. The neighborhood has an active community association, and students study within the Baltimore City Public Schools system, which is graded an overall C-plus on Niche.
Welcome to Lake Walker! A charming neighborhood in North Baltimore.
Stop by Market Bar in Lake Walker for a classic cocktail bar.
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Cottage homes and Tudor-style townhouses in Lake Walker
Prospective house buyers can find Cape Cods and bungalows with nice yards or wood-framed Craftsman-style residences with columned front porches. Single family homes are generally priced between $325,000 and $450,000. Communities with brick semi-detached duplexes or townhouses with Tudor aesthetics are common, with most of them costing between $200,000 and $350,000. For more temporary residents, the Walker Manor Apartments complex takes up a portion of the northeast side of the neighborhood.
Bungalow homes are a common sight along the streets of Lake Walker.
Take a walk down Lake Avenue in Lake Walker and admire the lush landscape and victorian homes.
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Indoor restaurants and boutiques at Belvedere Square Market
With direct access to the York Road Plaza shopping center about 1 mile away, locals can get all their needs met at big box stores like Giant Food, Rite Aid and Walgreens. For something more unique, Belvedere Square Market has many restaurants and boutiques inside, such as Atwater’s coffee and ice cream, EJJI Ramen and Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls. “Anybody living in Lake Walker would go over to Belvedere Market. It’s very pleasant,” Khan says. “I would call it a grown-ups food court in that it’s got a wine store. The restaurants are kind of open to everyone, and you sit in the central area to have Asian food, wine and cheese or soups and salads. It’s very charming.” Neopol’s is a must for smoked meats, seafood, and cheese pies. The Seasoned Olive gourmet grocery store in the market has upscale pantry items, gifts and treats. “You’ve also got some old standards like Swallow at the Hollow and Zen West,” Khan says. “Right next to them is The Senator Theater, which is a great old-fashioned theater where John Waters would premiere his movies.” The Senator Theatre across the street on York Road was built in the 1930s and still maintains many of its original features and architecture.
Swing by Belvedere Square Market in Lake Walker.
Start your day Atwater's Coffee in Lake Walker.
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Lake Walker’s active community association
The Lake Walker Community Association works hard to host block parties, spring cleanups, plant exchanges and a dumpster day to help neighbors connect with one another. Plant lovers can join them on their annual Garden Tour in June or participate in a community yard sale during the warmer months.
Baltimore City Public Schools and programs
Students can first attend Govans Elementary School, which became a charter school in 2014, and then move on to Booker T. Washington Middle School. Students may also choose to attend Leith Walk Elementary School, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. All three schools are graded a C-minus on Niche. Baltimore City College, graded an A-minus, teaches ninth through twelfth grade and is the nation’s third-oldest public school. The high school also offers a robotics extracurricular and participates in the International Baccalaureate program.
Leith Walk Elementary School serves over 900 students in Lake Walker.
Baltimore City College is a great High School in Lake Walker.
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Chinquapin Run Park creek trails and playground
Surrounding Lake Walker are several outdoor playgrounds and escapes for locals to explore. Chinquapin Run Park has trails along the creek of the same name. Locals can run during nice days or bring their dogs out for a walk through the natural landscape. Across the street, the Chinquapin Playground has a few playscapes and a tennis court. Locals can run during nice days or bring their dogs out for a walk through the natural landscape. Dog lovers can also drive 10 minutes north to the For avid golfers, Elkridge Country Club and Mount Pleasant Golf Course are each about 2 miles away. Forge Park behind Giant Foods has several sports fields and courts for after-work or after-school leagues.
Play basketball with friends at Chinquapin Park in Lake Walker.
Lake Walker is home to Chinquapin Run Park's playground.
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Commutes to downtown Baltimore and Towson to the north
Lake Walker is a direct drive down York Road to downtown Baltimore, but traffic on that route can take almost 10 minutes longer. “It's not far to downtown, and it’s very close to Towson, which is just a couple of miles up York Road. It’s very convenient for those who want to work in the Towson Area or the downtown area,” Khan says. Drivers can choose to hop on the East Northern Parkway and then Interstate 83 to get downtown. They can also drive a bit further via Route 295 to reach the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is about 19 miles south of Lake Walker. The CityLink Red (RD) bus route will take residents all the way south from York Road to downtown, for those who would prefer not to drive. For emergencies or checkups, the Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of Maryland Medical Center are both about 7 miles south via York Road, and 10 miles south via I-83.
Possible flooding and traffic noise on York Road
Because of its proximity to Chinquapin Run creek, homes on the eastern side of the neighborhood near Cedarcroft and Woodson Road may experience some flooding, according to Risk Factor. Residents living near Northern Parkway and York Road may also experience more traffic noise than those tucked away into the area’s neighborhoods.
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Lake Walker Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Walker, Baltimore sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Walker, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $377,500, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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