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Loch Raven

Loch Raven

3.6
$212,449 Average Value
$136 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Loch Raven offers suburban living in north Baltimore

Loch Raven stands out as a tree-lined suburban enclave in north Baltimore, where residents are minutes from Mount Pleasant Woods Park, places to shop or eat at Belvedere Square Market, and Morgan State University. Commuters can reach Downtown Baltimore in about twenty minutes by car or take local buses around the city. The neighborhood is also minutes away from Towson, in neighboring Baltimore County.

Loch Raven is a neighborhood in northeast Baltimore.
Loch Raven is a neighborhood in northeast Baltimore.
Welcome to Loch Raven, a suburban community.
Welcome to Loch Raven, a suburban community.
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A market of brick rowhomes

The narrow streets are lined with postwar red brick townhouses, which sometimes feature modest lawns. Though the neighborhood has more renters than homeowners, many single-family properties still come on the market. Prices range from the mid-$100,000s to the lower-$300,000s and vary by square footage, age, and remodel status. “There’s a real pride of ownership in this community,” says Robert Breeden, a Realtor and President of Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty who’s been selling homes in the neighborhood for six years. “You’ll drive through and see people out there gardening, meticulously maintaining their lawns. It’s that kind of neighborhood, and people want to show it.”

The homes in Loch Raven come in all shapes and sizes.
The homes in Loch Raven come in all shapes and sizes.
Most streets in Lock Raven are lined on both sides with 2 story brick rowhomes.
Most streets in Lock Raven are lined on both sides with 2 story brick rowhomes.
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Residents can ice skate, hike or play sports at nearby parks

Mount Pleasant Woods Park borders Loch Raven to the east. Residents can tee off at the public 18-hole Mount Pleasant Golf Course, where Arnold Palmer won his second PGA tournament in 1956. The park is also home to the Mount Pleasant Ice Arena, which allows for public skating and hosts youth hockey games. Chinquapin Run Park is less than a mile west, with a playground, tennis courts and a nature trail along the park’s namesake creek. The smaller Overlook Park also offers wooded trails, a playground, courts for basketball and tennis, and field hockey facilities.

Mount Pleasant Golf Course in Loch Raven is a great spot to play a round of golf.
Mount Pleasant Golf Course in Loch Raven is a great spot to play a round of golf.
Mount Pleasant Ice Arena in Loch Raven is a great place to skate with friends.
Mount Pleasant Ice Arena in Loch Raven is a great place to skate with friends.
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Browse strip malls, Towson Town Center and Belvedere Square Market

The nearest grocery store is a Shoppers along The Alameda, a mile from the neighborhood. “It’s convenient to modern amenities,” says Breeden. “It’s right along Northern Parkway and not too far at all from Belvedere Market or Towson Town Mall.” The popular Belvedere Square Market offers dozens of fast-casual eateries, boutiques and a handful of urgent care clinics. Diners can order Moroccan street food from Kesh & Fresh or get an all-you-can-eat dinner at Zoa K-BBQ. Towson Town Center is a multi-story mall just 4 miles north of the neighborhood, anchored by department stores like Nordstrom Rack and Macy’s.

Swing by Belvedere Square Market in Loch Raven for a place to shop or grab food.
Swing by Belvedere Square Market in Loch Raven for a place to shop or grab food.
Grab your groceries from ShopRite near Loch Raven.
Grab your groceries from ShopRite near Loch Raven.
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Ways to get around Loch Raven

The neighborhood’s location means that residents are close to city transit lines and major service providers around Baltimore:

  • LocalLink buses run along East Belvedere Avenue.
  • Downtown Baltimore is six miles south of Loch Raven.
  • Morgan State University sits just one mile away from the neighborhood.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is situated 21 miles away.
  • MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is within the community.

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is conveniently located in Loch Raven.
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is conveniently located in Loch Raven.
Loch Raven is an eye-catching mix of colors during the Fall months.
Loch Raven is an eye-catching mix of colors during the Fall months.
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School choice options with Baltimore’s public district

Baltimore City Public Schools serves students in Loch Raven. The district offers a variety of school choice options for middle and high school students, including magnet programs, open enrollment, and out-of-district transfers based on academic criteria, lotteries and placement rules.

Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School serves Loch Raven students for Pre-K through the 8th grade.
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School serves Loch Raven students for Pre-K through the 8th grade.
Yorkwood Elementary is a public pre-k to 5th grade school in Loch Raven
Yorkwood Elementary is a public pre-k to 5th grade school in Loch Raven
Loch Raven students can attend Reginald F. Lewis High School.
Loch Raven students can attend Reginald F. Lewis High School.
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Summer Sounds and The Senator Theatr

Belvedere Square Market is home to the Summer Sounds concert series, where residents can jam to local bands, sip on craft brews and enjoy the market’s fresh seafood every Friday night from the end of May to the beginning of September. Across the street, the Senator Theatre plays the latest blockbusters and revivals of Hollywood classics in a historic venue. Loch Raven is also just 6 miles from Camden Yards, so residents can catch weekend Orioles games or simply stroll along the waterfront at Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor.

The Senator Theater in Loch Raven is a great spot to see a movie.
The Senator Theater in Loch Raven is a great spot to see a movie.
Loch Raven residents can enjoy a day relaxing by Baltimore's waterfront.
Loch Raven residents can enjoy a day relaxing by Baltimore's waterfront.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

34 min drive

Bus

Belvedere Ave & Perring Pkwy Eb

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Belvedere Ave & Willowton Rd Eb

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Belvedere Ave & Willowton Ave Wb

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Loch Raven Blvd & Belvedere Ave Nb

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Loch Raven & Gleneagle Nb

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Belvedere Ave & Hillen Rd Fs Wb

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Belvedere Ave & Beechdale Ave Wb

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
4/20/2016 Niche Review
In the past there has been many problems with crime but over the years it has begun to dwindle down.
3.0 Niche User
4/20/2016 Niche Review
If I were to move on my own, I more than likely wouldn't move back into this area but I would recommend it to others.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Loch Raven US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Loch Raven Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$230,000
Median Sale Price
$230,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$245,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$229,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$136

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,375
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,850
On par with the national average
1,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,257
Median Age
43
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$52,384
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$67,926

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.1%
College Graduates
21.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

61 / 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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