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Central, convenient, historic Oliver
Historic Oliver in East Baltimore is a community with proximity to major spots for work and play at the heart of the city. Once a neighborhood in disrepair, today Oliver is experiencing revitalization, with many renovation projects adding to the community’s renewed sense of self. Nestled between historic Greenmount Cemetery and the community of Broadway East, the neighborhood offers residents comfortable homes in a central and convenient location.
The Oliver neighborhood sits north of Downtown Baltimore, with easy access to the city by bus.
Oliver is a historic neighborhood in East Baltimore.
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Commuting further downtown
CityLink bus stops line Oliver’s segment of Harford Avenue, though many downtown locations are within walking distance from the neighborhood. Residents are 2 miles from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, 1.5 to Penn Station and are centrally located to several major area employers, including the John Hopkins, Kaiser Permanente and Kennedy Krieger medical campuses. Oliver also shares a border with the thriving Station North Arts District. For commercial flights, locals can take the downtown Light RailLink or drive the 14 miles to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The JHU Metro stop is walking distance from Oliver.
Only a bus ride away from Oliver, residents can shop in Madison-Eastend.
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Corner stores and dining near Oliver
For all the essential amenities, residents will find an assortment of mini-marts and convenience stores scattered throughout the community. Many of the hot carry-out corner establishments like Torinos Carry Out have been around for decades, and make for a quick, hot meal. For larger-scale grocery store options, check out the Save-A-Lot on East Monument Road, or the Aldi on East Fayette Street, both located less than three miles away. A full range of shopping and dining options are available closer downtown near the harbor.
The Family Dollar provides Oliver residents with all the necessities.
Just a few blocks South of Oliver are restaurants and retail near Johns Hopkins Medical Center.
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Local playgrounds and Greenmount Cemetery
Local amenities in Oliver include two playgrounds—the Kaboom playground and the Bethel Playscape, as well as the Oliver Recreation Center, and tennis and basketball courts. Right next door is the elegant, historic Greenmount Cemetery. Constructed in 1839, Greenmount is the final resting place of over 65,000 individuals, including Abraham Lincoln’s notorious assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
Oliver is situated between Greenmount Cemetery and Downtown Baltimore.
Oliver's community association maintains the playgrounds.
Green Mount Cemetery borders the Olive and is the final resting place of John Wilke Booth.
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Oliver’s classic Baltimore rowhomes
Housing stock in Oliver consists predominantly of row houses in the classic flat-fronted, Italianate Baltimore style. Prospective buyers can choose from two-storied narrow frame houses, or they can opt for recently constructed three-story homes. Many have been recently renovated to include new appliances, roofing and other features. Some semi-detached duplexes can also be found in this area. Housing costs in Oliver vary widely and range from $60,000 to $340,000 depending on the age, size, and condition of the property. Residencies in need of total renovations will offer the lowest price points, while those that are brand new or recently renovated will be priced higher.
There are many recently renovated homes to choose from in Oliver.
Larger three-story homes are available in Oliver.
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Schools near the Oliver neighborhood
Students here attend Baltimore City Public Schools, like Johnston Square Elementary School, which earns a C-minus from Niche. Collington Square Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade and also earns a C-minus, and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, or “P-TECH,” earns a C. This specialized STEM school offers four-to-six-year programs in which students can plan to earn a high school diploma and/or a no-cost associate degree. Students receive first-in-line status for job placement, via partnerships with local organizations like Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, and Kaiser Permanente.
Colorful artwork graces the walls of Collington Square School.
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School serves Oliver students from Pre-K to the fifth grade.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has a student teacher ratio of 26 to 1.
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Community-led events and Oliver-local outings
Oliver also benefits from an active community association, which hosts activities like weekly community clean ups, a community garden, Oliver fun days, and more. For a weekend outing, residents can check out Oliver’s National Great Blacks in Wax Museum. Open Thursday through Sunday, this museum features over 150 wax figures portraying influential African American leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and former president Barack Obama. The neighborhood is also minutes away from downtown Baltimore, the Inner Harbor and the bustling waterfront.
Meet your neighbors at the Oliver Community Garden and enjoy a day of gardening with friends.
Earl has moved back to Oliver and has coordinated neighborhood efforts in the Bethel St. Garden.
Oliver residents are hopeful that their neighborhood can be reclaimed even further.
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Oliver Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oliver, Baltimore sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Oliver, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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