In the Mosher community of west Baltimore, many of the historic brick row houses and a Romanesque-style orphanage lay neglected for years. Like its buildings, Mosher “typically struggled with a not-so-great reputation,” says Baltimore native Cindy Wylie-Brown, who is a Realtor and buyer’s representative with EXIT Results Realty. “It’s really changing, and Baltimore is going through a renaissance as well.” Recently, the former Hebrew Orphan Asylum was transformed into a medical facility for the community, and the row houses are also undergoing renovations. Throughout the area, change is a theme, from newly modernized schools to an upcoming community center in the Mondawmin Mall.
Mosher is home to a variety of inspirational murals.
Mosher resident's hang out on the weekends washing cars and tossing the football.
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Renovated early-1900s row houses
The community is primarily occupied by renters, Wylie-Brown says. “Most of the homeowners are older people who have been there a long time.” With its proximity to downtown and relatively low housing costs, buyers and investors have begun to take notice and snap up properties as they come on the market. “It’s interesting to see that investors are coming in and choosing to flip rather than hold — I’ve seen some quality flips, too,” she says. Throughout the community, early 1900s brick row houses line sloping, one-way streets. Architecture often varies by block, but Federal-, swell front- and daylight sunporch-styles are common. Many have small grassy lawns and covered front porches, and some houses rest atop small knolls or behind chain-link fences. While fully redone residences generally sell between $120,000 and $260,000, abandoned homes may sell at auction or in cash-only deals anywhere from $20,000 to $70,000. A few blocks in the eastern portion of the neighborhood may be at risk of flooding during heavy storms. Lenders often mandate the purchase of flood insurance in designated flood zones.
Mosher consists of post-war row houses and the occasional duplex.
Many Mosher homes serve as great fixer-uppers.
There are many renovated homes available for sale in Mosher.
Renovated homes in Mosher range in size from 3 BR to 5 BR.
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Helen Mackall Park and other nearby recreation
Residents can meet at Helen Mackall Park along Edmondson Avenue for a game of basketball or to let their children climb around the playground. Leon Day Park is about half a mile west, offering a football field, tennis courts and a playground. From Leon Day, bike trails lead throughout Baltimore’s largest park, the 1,200-acre Gwynn Falls/Leakin Park. Wylie-Brown says that she enjoys hiking through the park and that there are several pavilions that people often use for family reunions, birthdays and corporate events. About 2 miles north is Druid Hill Park, home to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens. “On Sundays, there are thousands of people there,” Wylie-Brown says. They come to work out on the outdoor fitness stations, walk around the reservoir and swim in the pool, she adds. Kids aged nine and older can make their way to the Bentalou Recreation Center, less than 1 mile south, where the Bentalou Basketball Program takes place during the summer and winter.
With roughly 15 miles of trails, there's no shortage of adventure in Leakin Park.
Druid Hill Park is a few minutes North of Mosher, and offers up courts, fields and trails.
Kingdom Harvest Ministries hosts Praise In The Park annually at Helen Mackall Park in Mosher.
Take a stroll at Leakin Park with the family.
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Newly modernized elementary and middle schools
Students begin their education at Billie Holiday Elementary School, which earns a C-minus on Niche and is located a few blocks east of Mosher. In 2021, the school was expanded and renovated to incorporate up-to-date technology into each classroom. From third through eighth grades, students attend D-plus-rated Katherine Johnson Global Academy, a school focused on emphasizing critical thinking skills and continuing the incorporation of technology into the learning environment. Both Billie Holiday and Katherine Johnson require students to dress in uniforms, and there are resources for families who cannot afford the uniforms. High school students have a choice of several city schools, and one nearby option is the Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy – West Campus, an all-male middle and high school that earns a C-minus. Girls may apply to the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, which serves sixth through 12th-grade students and receives a C rating.
In Mosher, younger children attend the nearby Billie Holiday Elementary School.
Katherine Johnson Global Academy in Bridgeview-Greenlawn
The Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy serves 9th through 12th grade students in a lottery.
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AFRAM and movie nights
Each June, more than 150,000 people flock to Druid Hill Park to attend the AFRAM festival. This free event celebrates African-American culture through art, music and food. Previous performers have included Busta Rhymes and Chaka Khan. The city also periodically hosts free outdoor movie nights at Gwynn Falls/Leakin Park and Druid Hill Park.
Residents of Mosher can visit the Maryland Film Fest at the nearby SNF Parkway Theater.
Soundstage is Baltimore's premier music venue, and is accessible from Mosher via bus or train.
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MARC trains and city buses
With many public transportation options near Mosher, residents have the ability to get around the city without a car. There are Maryland Transit Administration bus stops along Edmondson Avenue and Poplar Grove Street. A few blocks southwest of Mosher, commuters can hop on the MTA’s MARC trains, which make regular trips to and from Washington, D.C. The MARC trains also take riders down to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is about 11 miles south. Drivers can travel along U.S. Route 40, which passes just a couple blocks south of the community.
Mosher is within walking distance of the West Baltimore MARC station.
The bus in Mosher provides easy access to the heart of Baltimore.
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Heading to downtown Baltimore for dining
Though there are a few take-out restaurants within walking distance, most people hop in their cars and drive less than 5 miles to the downtown area for nightlife and dining out, Wylie-Brown says. One well-liked option is Papi Cuisine, which serves up soul food and jerk-seasoned seafood. Black Swan, in the Harbor East neighborhood, “is popular with a young, hip crowd,” she says. “They play music which is a little loud for my tastes — it reminds me of a nightclub — but the food is really good, and there’s always a line to get in.” Residents can pick up groceries in the Westside Shopping Center, about 1 mile south of Mosher, or drive around 2 miles to Mondawmin Mall, where there are clothing stores, a TGI Fridays and a Shoppers grocery store.
Mosher music fans can take the bus or train downtown to Power Plant Live for a show.
Vegan Juiceology, located in Downtown Baltimore, cooks up truly meat-like plant-based meals.
Cuple's Tea House, in Downtown Baltimore offers up artisanal tea-flights, and small plates.
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Mosher's improved access to healthcare and renovated schools
For many years, the community had no nearby healthcare services. Those who moved to the neighborhood would find abandoned row houses, aging schools and very few places to shop or eat. Mosher 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. Though Mosher is still in transition, there are already changes for the better. With the combined efforts of several nonprofits, the renovated orphanage now houses both urgent care and a facility that provides substance abuse counseling and inpatient recovery services. The two nearby schools, Billie Holiday Elementary School and Katherine Johnson Global Academy, were updated in 2021. In addition, at the Mondawmin Mall, about 2 miles north, there are more upcoming opportunities. Construction has begun on the Village at Mondawmin, a community space that will hold Black-owned businesses, childcare facilities, resources for seniors and an outpost of the University of Maryland Medical Center with pediatricians, primary care doctors and specialists.
Mosher is home to the historical Hebrew Orphan Asylum and now serves as a medical care facility.
Mosher residents have easy access to an urgent care center.
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Parks in this Area
Leakin Park
Easterwood Park
Wilbur H. Waters Park
Helen Mackall Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Playground
Leon Day Park
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
21 min drive
Bus
Poplar Grove St & Riggs Ave Nb
Bus
Edmondson Ave & Braddish Ave Fs Wb
Bus
Poplar Grove St & Lafayette Ave Nb
Bus
Poplar Grove St & Winchester St Nb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mosher
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mosher Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mosher, Baltimore sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mosher, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $55,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,056
Median Age
40
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,613
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,985
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
10.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
50.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
40/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
72/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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