The small community of Lakeland features affordable homes with close access to South Baltimore shopping centers and Patapsco River parks. Several fast-food spots are located within the neighborhood along West Patapsco Avenue. Residents can catch a flight out of Baltimore/Washington International Airport after a 15-minute drive south, or commute to work in Downtown Baltimore after a 15-minute drive north.
Single-family homes range in price from the mid-$100,000s to the lower $300,000s, with cost varying by remodel status, square footage and lot size. “It’s not really a commuter hub; it’s mainly known as an area for investors, bordering Baltimore County to the south,” says Santiago Carrera, a Realtor with Hyatt & Company Real Estate, with over sixteen years of experience serving Maryland and Virginia. Popular home styles include Cape Cods, ramblers, bilevels and American Foursquares.
“There’s also mostly rowhouses around here,” says Carrera. “People who cannot afford Baltimore County usually move here.” Brick rowhouses and duplexes are popular options along Lakeland’s narrow streets, often ranging from $100,000 to $250,000, depending on square footage and age. Although there are more renters than homeowners in Lakeland, it is still considered an affordable neighborhood in which to buy a home, as the median sale price for homes is lower than the city’s median sale price.
Baltimore City Public Schools serves Lakeland. The district offers school choice for middle and high schools through a system that includes magnet programs, open enrollment, and charter options. Certain schools determine placement by composite scores, while others select students by lottery or space availability, with out-of-zone transfers requiring district approval.
Lakeland Park is the neighborhood’s main green space, featuring a playground and basketball court. Lakeland Recreation Center is connected to the Lakeland Elementary/Middle School campus and hosts after-school programs and youth football leagues. Middle Branch Park is an expansive riverside green space east of Lakeland, where locals can fish off the pier, explore the Patapsco River on kayaks or take a walk along the Middle Branch Trail.
There are numerous commercial strips and retail areas within a few miles of Lakeland.
• West Patapsco Avenue is lined with fast-food chains for quick bites close to home, from Hip Hop Fish & Chicken to Popeye’s and Sonic Drive-In.
• The nearby Patapsco Plaza Shopping Center features the Patapsco Flea Market, with dozens of local vendors and an international food court.
• Lansdowne Station is an outdoor mall located 2 miles away, where locals can browse stores such as Walmart, Petco and Ross Dress for Less.
Lakeland’s location in South Baltimore places it within reach of major city employers, medical centers and transit corridors.
• Commuters can reach Downtown Baltimore after a 4-mile drive north along Russell Street.
• MTA BaltimoreLink buses stop along main roads like West Patapsco Avenue and Hollins Ferry Road for citywide access.
• The Cherry Hill Light Raillink station is less than 2 miles east of Lakeland.
• The nearest medical center is MedStar Harbor Hospital, less than 3 miles east of Lakeland.
• Baltimore/Washington International Airport is an 8-mile drive south along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway for domestic or international flights.
Potential homebuyers should be aware that Lakeland has a CAP Index Crime Score of 8 out of 10, higher than the national average score of 4 out of 10. Numerous community engagement programs, implemented by city government and passionate locals, have contributed to a historic drop in violent crime rates in recent years.
Brandon Scott
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 953-2491
57 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland
$155,000 Price
Cathy London
Future Realty, Inc.
(410) 888-0652
95 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland
$59,900 Price
Leif Colon
Smart Realty, LLC
(571) 777-0758
91 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland
$200,000 Price
Alexander Diaz
Weichert, REALTORS
(202) 929-3606
100 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland
$265,000 Price
Engels De Leon
Samson Properties
(855) 509-0932
44 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland
$195,000 Price
Tom Nwachukwu
Century 21 Downtown
(667) 239-8633
157 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland
$142,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lakeland | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Lakeland, Baltimore sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeland, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $150,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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A historic Black community in Southeast Baltimore
An understated suburban community downriver from Baltimore
