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Mount Clare

Mount Clare

$116,234 Average Value
$100 Average Price per Sq Ft
45 Homes For Sale

Mount Clare is a historic neighborhood with a diverse atmosphere

Located in Southwest Baltimore, the community of Mount Clare is a densely populated urban community located just north of Carroll Park. Tracing its roots back to the early 19th century, many of the homes in Mount Clare were originally constructed to provide housing for the workers of the B&O Railroad. The neighborhood’s name is also derived from the railroad’s original terminal, Mount Clare Station.

Today, Mount Clare offers prospective buyers “a very small-town feel,” says Jose Resendiz, Vice President of the Mount Clare Community Association. “Almost all the neighbors here know one another and we’re very welcoming. On my block, we have a potluck every Sunday where we watch the game and break bread together.” A diverse and communal neighborhood, Resendiz adds that he has neighbors from around the globe. “We have a Mosque, a large Latinx community, and a mix of everything in between. My neighbor across the street is Serbian/Yugoslavian, another neighbor is from Brazil, and a family from Senegal too. We’re truly a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities.”

Traditional rowhouses at an affordable cost

Housing options here consist predominantly of row house styles, ranging from two- and three-storied builds, featuring red brick or stone facades, and short front stoops. “The property values are pretty low at the moment. You can get a nice three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath for under $70,000—a newly rehabbed row house for $150,000—which is still significantly less than other neighborhoods in Baltimore.” The average sales price here is $72,000, with price points varying depending on the age, size and condition of the property.

Students attend public schools with medical career pathways

Students here attend Baltimore City Public Schools like Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and the Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy. 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 assistantships.

Local parks offer green space, sports and historic sites

For some time outdoors, check out the local Traci Atkins Park. Featuring a communal green space, a playground and basketball courts too, this is a great place to meet up with neighbors. Or head over to the more expansive Carroll Park and enjoy 20 acres of green spaces. Offering a golf course, skate park and athletic fields, there’s plenty to do here. For the history buffs in your household, be sure to check out the Mount Clare Manor House and museum too. Located in Carroll Park, this historic home was owned by Charles Carroll, one of the original founders of the B&O railway and a Revolutionary War veteran.

With an active community council, neighbors are working together to revitalize local spaces. In recent years, they've "transformed vacant lots into manicured green spaces, installed mural art throughout the neighborhood, and even planted trees, shrubs, and flowering plants."

Walkable access to groceries, banking and everyday essentials

While Mount Clare is a purely residential community, that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on good eats or fun stuff to do. Within just a few minutes’ walk you’ll find the Mount Clare Junction Shopping Center, which features a Price Rite grocery store, a Family Dollar and several banking establishments. And of course, for a change of pace, residents can also pop over to neighboring Pigtown to explore the area’s various boutiques, breweries, and shops.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

17 min drive

Bus

Wilkens Ave & Fulton Ave Wb

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Pratt St & Stricker St Eb

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Pratt St & Mount St Eb

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Gilmor St & Pratt St Sb

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Pratt St & Fulton Ave Eb

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Gilmor St & Mchenry St Nb

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Eagle St & Payson St Wb

Mount Clare Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$81,000
Median Sale Price
$63,205
Median Single Family Sale Price
$74,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$274,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
935
Number of Homes for Sale
45
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
6.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,680
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,225
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,960

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,148
Median Age
36
Population Density
37 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$37,903
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,734

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
71.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
56.3%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

72 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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