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Lucille Park

Lucille Park

Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21215

$142,356 Average Value
$104 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Lucille Park is small but mighty

About 5 miles from downtown Baltimore lies the small-but-mighty Lucille Park neighborhood, tucked between Wabash Avenue and Reisterstown Road. With the hums and hisses of passing Metro trains and the clanking of auto repair shops and a transfer center, the sounds of children playing may blend into the background. Pockets of brick rowhomes from the early 1900s are situated between commercial spaces, which has allowed them to go overlooked for many years. Today, “Lucille Park is up-and-coming,” says Diane Flohr, a Realtor with Cummings & Co. Realtors, who has been working in Baltimore for more than 10 years. “The more that is invested, the more that it will continue to flourish.” With an active community center and a strong church congregation, residents get support from within the area as well. Lucille Park has an overall CAP Index score of 5 out of 10, only slightly higher than the national average of 4, but has a 9 out of 10 for violent crime.

Lucille Park is a nice neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city.
Lucille Park is a nice neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city.
Play some tennis with friends in Lucille Park.
Play some tennis with friends in Lucille Park.
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Strength of community in Lucille Park

Along Reisterstown Road, residents have access to several resources. Jack Paulsen Park spans both sides of the road, with a large grassy field used by a local football team on the southern side and a playground and basketball courts in the northern portion. On Sundays, many people walk to Baltimore Central Church of God to worship. The church also has youth fellowship nights on Fridays and bible study on Wednesdays. Just around the corner from it is the Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center, which offers an event rental space in addition to its many programs. Children can attend summer programs or serve as youth ambassadors to develop their leadership skills. To provide better food access for Lucille Park, the center has a food pantry every other Friday, and is working on a rooftop garden where they’ll grow fresh produce for those in need. Each August, National Night Out gives neighbors a chance to catch up, enjoy a meal together and meet the police and firemen that serve the area.

Paulsen Park in Lucille Park is a great place to get a workout in.
Paulsen Park in Lucille Park is a great place to get a workout in.
The Langston Hughes Community Center has a food pantry every two weeks in Lucille Park.
The Langston Hughes Community Center has a food pantry every two weeks in Lucille Park.
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Brick row houses in varying conditions

Housing in Lucille Park is comprised of early 1900s, Daylight-style brick row houses with small front yards. Just past the industrial shell of the neighborhood, chain-link fences brush against the narrow sidewalks and alleyways. Cars line the streets, although homes occasionally have rear parking spaces. “Lucille Park is definitely a transitional area,” Flohr says. “It’s still affordable for those who want to invest.” While some homes boast fresh paint jobs and recent renewals, others need renovation. Updated homes generally run between $150,000 and $250,000, while those sold as-is may range from $30,000 to $90,000.

Many of the homes in Lucille Park are being renovated.
Many of the homes in Lucille Park are being renovated.
Some of the row homes in Lucille Park are vibrant colors.
Some of the row homes in Lucille Park are vibrant colors.
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Starting out at Pimlico Elementary/Middle

Some students are zoned to attend Pimlico Elementary/Middle School, which earns a C-minus on Niche. The school partners with Family League to provide homework help and mentoring through Dream Academy for most grade levels. Pimlico serves kindergarten through eighth-grade students, and for high school, they will have a choice of specialty, magnet and neighborhood schools. One of the closest options is the C-minus-rated Forest Park High School, which was renovated in 2018 as part of a city-wide program called Transform Baltimore: Build Schools, Build Neighborhoods. With the school’s new television studio, culinary kitchen and model courtroom, Forest Park students can prepare themselves for a variety of careers. Frederick Douglass High School, also rated C-minus, will be an option in the near future — it is being rebuilt as part of the same initiative.

Forest Park High School serves students in grades 9 through 12 in Lucille Park.
Forest Park High School serves students in grades 9 through 12 in Lucille Park.
Pimlico Elementary School serves Lucille Park students from Pre-K through the 8th grade.
Pimlico Elementary School serves Lucille Park students from Pre-K through the 8th grade.
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Restaurants and shops on Reisterstown Road

One of the closest places to pick up groceries is the Aldi about 1/2-mile west on Cold Spring Lane. Many residents drive or take the bus along Reisterstown Road toward Pikesville. Along the way, they’ll pass Goldie’s Seafood and Carryout, which not only serves salmon-stuffed baked potatoes but also a spiced seafood alfredo. Just past Goldie’s is the Reisterstown Road Plaza, where shoppers can find a small indoor mall and several adjacent big-box stores.

Home Sweet Home Café near Lucille Park serves fantastic food.
Home Sweet Home Café near Lucille Park serves fantastic food.
Lucille Park residents can jump on metro and venture to restaurants like the Woodberry Kitchen.
Lucille Park residents can jump on metro and venture to restaurants like the Woodberry Kitchen.
Shop at Aldi when you live in Lucille Park.
Shop at Aldi when you live in Lucille Park.
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Lucille Park's commuter-friendly location

Lucille Park's location is not only accessible for car travel, but also offers several forms of public transportation. Drivers can use the six-lane, divided Wabash Avenue, which runs along the southwestern edge of the community, or they can take the four-lane Reisterstown Road. The nearest Maryland Transit Administration Metro station is just a block away from the community, and MTA’s buses pick up riders all along Reisterstown Road. Those who need medical care can find Sinai Hospital less than 2 miles away.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

29 min drive

Bus

Reisterstown Rd & Lucille Mid Sb

Bus

Reisterstown Rd & Cold Spring Ln Sb

Bus

Reisterstown Rd & Garrison Ave Fs Sb

Bus

Cold Spring Ln & Daytona Ave Wb

Bus

Cold Spring Ln & Metro Ent Opp Wb

Bus

Reisterstown Rd & Virginia Ave Sb

Bus

Reisterstown Rd & Lewin Ave Sb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lucille Park US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$198,500
Median Single Family Price
$198,750
Median Townhouse Price
$177,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Months of Supply
3.70
Median List Price
$198,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
143%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
146
Median Year Built
1926

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
807
Median Age
48
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$31,875
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,782

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
68.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

75 / 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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