Located just south of the West Baltimore MARC Train Station and bordering historic Franklin Square, the community of Lexington is a densely populated urban community. With proximity to the local railway, this area makes for easy commutes to and from Washington, D.C. and is also home to several auto and industrial spaces. “Lexington is a neighborhood with staying power,” says Sterling France, owner of Fran-Coa Real Estate & Management, LLC, a 40-year real estate veteran and longtime Baltimore resident. “It’s reliable, not a whole bunch of change. Many of the owners who own property here have held onto it.”
Lexington
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21223
Some stand alone others don't
Lexington has a mix of two-story single-family row homes. Some are detached or semi-detached. The housing stock here includes a variety of Baltimore row homes featuring two stories, brick or stone facades and short front stoops. The median price for a single-family home is around $92,000 with houses ranging from about $30,000 to $150,000, depending on the age, size and condition of the property. “The values don’t go down because the properties continue to be maintained well,” France says.
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West Baltimore and West Franklin bringing the busyness
Lexington’s location near the center of Baltimore makes it ideal for getting downtown. However, it also presents a mixed bag when it comes to transportation and commuter traffic. North Warwick, Route 1, West Baltimore Street and the east-west running West Franklin Street are important arteries for local and through traffic, so traffic can become notably heavier during rush hours and congestion there should be expected. MTA operates bus service through the neighborhood, primarily along Pulaski Street and Baltimore Street providing a transportation alternative for residents who commute.
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An old hospital brings new lessons
Students here attend Baltimore City Public Schools like Mary Ann Winterling Elementary, Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and Vivien T. Thomas Academy, all of which Niche rates C-minus. Serving over 400 students in ninth through twelfth grades, the Vivien T. Thomas Academy is located in the historic Franklin Square Hospital Building, established in 1898. Today this school supports career pathways in the medical sciences ranging from emergency medicine to nursing and dental assistance. The schools are part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, which Niche rates C-plus.
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Superb medical care
For the essentials Lexington has several mini-marts and convenience stores, plus a Walgreens pharmacy close. For groceries, the historic Lexington Market is only a short bus ride away. Residents can visit there to pick up fresh produce, meats, seafood and poultry, or simply to grab a bite to eat. Another benefit of living in Lexington being located only minutes away from Grace Medical Center Hospital (formerly Bon Secours Hospital) and campus. Featuring a state-of-the-art emergency room with 69 beds and a behavioral health center, residents have direct access to care just blocks away.
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Warwick Avenue Park for people and pets
For some time outdoors, Lexington offers a couple of park options. Warwick Avenue Park features a playground, open green spaces and walking paths. Or there’s Union Square Park, a perfect place for exercise a walk with a pet, children or perhaps even a stroll with a date.
Have a game and a smile
Just three miles from M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Lexington residents are perfectly positioned to make their way over to an Orioles baseball game or a Ravens Football game. CityLink bus into downtown makes it an easy trip. Another two miles east and they are at the Waterfront Promenade for a relaxing walking along the harbor.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dona Dmitrukowski
Dona Dmitrukowski
ERA Real Estate Modo
(443) 912-5406
41 Total Sales
2 in Lexington
$43K - $69K Price Range
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Latrice Strader
Latrice Strader
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Buckhead
(844) 381-2546
4 Total Sales
1 in Lexington
$270,000 Price
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Joseph Obeid
Joseph Obeid
Samson Properties
(301) 939-0679
74 Total Sales
1 in Lexington
$165,000 Price
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Theresa Kemp
Theresa Kemp
AB & Co Realtors, Inc.
(959) 230-0448
53 Total Sales
1 in Lexington
$67,000 Price
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Shep Shepard
SS
Shep Shepard
Fairfax Realty Premier
(240) 523-2148
61 Total Sales
1 in Lexington
$73,000 Price
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Yuliia Kryshen
YK
Yuliia Kryshen
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(240) 695-1878
8 Total Sales
1 in Lexington
$130,000 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
Union Square Park
Warwick Avenue Park
Kirby Lane Park
- Playground
Helen Mackall Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lexington | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lexington, Baltimore sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Lexington, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $76,640, down 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$57,000
Median Single Family Price
$63,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$78
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Months of Supply
4.80
Median List Price
$65,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
633
Median Year Built
1929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,800
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
2,905
Median Age
42
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,538
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,342
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.6%
College Graduates
7.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.4%
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®
51
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
78
/ 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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