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The beating heart of Charm City
Designed around the original Washington Monument, Mount Vernon takes up a large swath of North Baltimore. “In the 19th century, Mount Vernon was considered the peak of Baltimore success,” says Francis O’Neill, reference librarian at the Maryland Center for History and Culture and Baltimore resident of over 40 years. “Most of the houses north of the Washington Monument were built in the 1860s, 1870s and 1890s.” While the wealthy upper crust of Baltimorean society no longer rubs shoulders in the row houses lining Washington Place, the area has taken on an identity as a destination for the artistically inclined in recent years. Home to the Peabody Institute and the Walters Art Museum, The Owl Bar and The Brewer’s Art, students and young professionals flock to Mount Vernon for live music and nights out on Charm City, once again filling the historic buildings with life.
The Washington Monument is the heart of the Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore, MD.
Mount Vernon has a variety of row homes to choose from.
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Groceries and dining out in Mount Vernon
Options for grocery shopping directly in Mount Vernon are limited to the St. Paul Mini Mart on St. Paul Street, but fresh produce can be found 1 mile down Cathedral Street at Po Tung Oriental Grocery. Residents pick up necessities at the Walgreens on Ploy Street, while students at the nearby Maryland Institute College of Art will likely be frequenting Blick Art Materials one block away. “Restaurants are a tough business around here in particular,” O’Neill says. “They come and go quite frequently. There aren’t a lot of long-standing eateries.” All the same, a few staples remain. The Bun Shop serves Vietnamese coffee and pastries long into the night, making it a popular destination for conservatory students tirelessly working on compositions. The Owl Bar has taken up residence in the Belvedere Hotel, recreating an elegant Prohibition-era speakeasy in the heart of Charm City, and The Brewer’s Art serves gourmet meals and locally crafted beers in the basement of an early 20th-century townhouse.
Mount Vernon artist can shop for supplies at Blick Art Materials.
The Owl bar is a cozy is perfect place for Mount Vernon residents to relax with friends.
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The musical epicenter of Baltimore
Proximity to the Peabody Conservatory means that Mount Vernon residents never have to venture far for live music. The Bun Shop hosts frequent performances by students and nationally renowned musicians in an intimate setting. An die Musik LIVE is another cozy venue for locally and nationally recognized groups, with live streams available for those who would prefer to enjoy concerts from their living room. Performances can also be enjoyed occasionally at the Walters Art Museum, along with exhibitions of art spanning the entirety of human existence, from ancient to modern eras.
Peabody Institute is a private music & dance conservatory and prep school in Baltimore, MD.
Walters Art Museum is a public art museum located in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD.
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Historic Maryland row houses
Many of Mount Vernon’s residential areas are remnants of Old Baltimore. “Everything north of the Washington Monument was built between 1860 and 1880,” O’Neill says. “They’re likely a bit older heading south. They were built as mansions, and over time they were converted to apartment buildings and condos.” Units in these converted mansions can range from $200,000 for a one-bedroom to $370,000 for a slightly larger two-bedroom unit. “Some of the houses are slowly starting to be converted into duplexes and private residences again,” O’Neill continues. “They’re historic buildings, but not all are protected, so additions are often made.” Like much of Baltimore, prices can vary wildly. A three-bedroom row house on Howard Street can be had for around $350,000, while closer to the center of Mount Vernon a three-bedroom townhouse can go for over $650,000.
There are many historical homes located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Italianate row houses are the most common types of styles found in Mount Vernon.
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Education in Mount Vernon
Students in Mount Vernon are zoned for The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School, which scores a C-minus on Niche. They then apply to their choice of schools for middle and high schools. Mount Royal Middle School, located in the neighborhood, scores a B-minus and offers project-based learning programs for applicants. The Renaissance Academy, rated C-minus, serves area high school students and offers advanced placement computer science courses and graphic design afterschool programs.
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School building in Heritage Crossing.
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School servers students from Pre-K through the 8th grade.
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The parks surrounding the Washington Monument
A cruciform arrangement of parks surrounding the Washington Monument makes up most of Mount Vernon’s green space. These parks, laid out in 1831, have survived intact since inception and are lined with benches and picnic tables where locals take in the Beaux-Arts architecture of the surrounding buildings, sip coffee and chat over lunch on warm days.
Mount Vernon Place is comprised of four small parks that surround the Washington Monument.
The Washington Monument in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD honors the first George Washington.
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From Penn Station to the world
Penn Station sits at the north end of the Mount Vernon neighborhood, where locals can catch the Amtrak train and make a trip to Washington, D.C. in under an hour or to New York City in just over two hours. Residents can also catch the Light Rail on Howard Street, which will bring them 10 miles south to Baltimore Washington International Airport in just over 30 minutes.
Baltimore's Penn Station is located a short walk from Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon residents have an easy commute with being on Baltimore's Light Rail line.
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Baltimore’s history and its future, side-by-side
Located at a conflux of Baltimore cultures, Mount Vernon is an eclectic mix. The Maryland Institute College of Art, the University of Baltimore and Johns Hopkins University all exert significant influence on the neighborhood, with students mingling in the bars on Charles Street after dark. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosts crowds from all over Maryland for regular concerts, and the Baltimore Basilica draws tourists from all over the world who come to admire America’s first Catholic cathedral. Mount Vernon provides the backdrop of Baltimore’s storied history as new stories are told in the city every day.
Mount Vernon residents can attend a performance at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
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Cathedral St & Madison Sb
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Saint Paul St Between Monument St & Centre St Sb
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Charles St & Eager St Nb
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Madison St & Charles St Wb Ns
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Guilford Ave & Centre St Fs Sb
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Mount Vernon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Vernon, Baltimore sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Vernon, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $274,500, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Rarely available - Beautiful 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath condominium with bonus room, located in the heart of historic Mount Vernon. Located on the main-level, this home is filled with natural light and features hardwood floors throughout, a galley-style kitchen, and a warm, inviting layout that blends historic charm with modern comfort.The bonus room offers great flexibility—perfect for a home
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Originally developed by the Rockefeller family, the building evokes the era of the 1920's with impressive limestone colonnades, bronze trim and a gracious lobby detailed in marble and bronze. The Standard, once known as The Standard Oil Building and listed individually in the National Register of Historical Places, has been restored to capture the aura of its original splendor. Southern
Historic Elegance Meets Modern Comfort in the Heart of Mount Vernon Welcome to Unit #1 at 3 W. Mount Vernon Place—a rare opportunity to own a spacious and architecturally rich ground-level condo in one of Baltimore’s most iconic neighborhoods. Offering 1,129 square feet of living space with soaring 9-foot ceilings, this one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath residence is a true standout in a market
Mount Vernon ApartmentsJust around the corner from restaurant row on Charles Street, the Walters Art Museum, Center Stage theater and minutes from the Inner Harbor, 611 Park Avenue combines great value with easy access to the best of Baltimore. As a resident of a Time Group community, you will experience courteous and capable service as we strive to exceed your expectations every time.
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