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A historic, active community
With its curving lanes, old-world architecture and beautiful landscaping, Original Northwood may be a small neighborhood that began in 1930, but it thrives today because of its close-knit and active community. “Everyone’s so friendly here, and that’s hard to find,” says Realtor Jennifer Marsh with Cummings and Co. Realtors. Marsh has sold real estate in the area for the past 7 years and knows the Baltimore metro area. “The Original Northwood Association ensures homes are kept up well and organizes events for kids and adults. Lots of kids live in Original Northwood. It’s a lovely neighborhood if you’re raising a family or living alone. You always have friends.”
Well-designed homes
Developed by the Roland Park Montebello Company, an offshoot of the famed Olmstead Brothers landscape architectural firm, Original Northwood features Tudors, red-brick colonials, Cape Cods and English cottages tucked away behind lush front yards with old-growth trees. “We call it Mayberry, here. It’s like the country in the city, a lot of green, and everyone helps each other out,” says Realtor and long-time resident Eleni Bonds. A walk down Argonne Drive or any street in Original Northwood will reveal what she’s talking about. Well-manicured lawns and gardens lead passersby along winding roads that dip, climb and hug the natural terrain. Finished in 1953, all 396 homes in the neighborhood were designed by lead architect John A. Ahlers, making Original Northwood one of the first planned communities in the nation. Today, single-family homes list for between $350,000 and $400,000, and townhouses are priced between $160,000 and $260,000.
Classic Red Brick Colonials are available in Original Northwood.
Detached single family homes with modest yards are common in Original Northwood.
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Schools that inspire
Schools that serve Original Northwood all scored a C from Niche, including Northwood Elementary, which received a C-minus. Northwood works with the Y of Central Maryland to ensure all students have adequate food, proper clothing and supplies. At Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts, another C-minus school, students have access to a curriculum of dance, vocal, instrumental band, media arts and theater to nurture their talents. At Frederick Douglass High, which scored a C, students can enroll in career programs to become emergency medical technicians; recording arts, media and production specialists; or members of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.
Northwood Elementary School serves students from Pre-K through the 5th grade.
Booker T. Washington Middle Schoo serves students from 6th through the 8th grade.
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More green spaces nearby
Families with small children can visit Andover and North Hill Park, which has a sizeable grassy area and a playground. Lake Montebello is just 2 miles away. This reservoir offers a trail that loops around the lake. The area also has a disc golf course and is right next to Herring Run Park, featuring trails, a creek, woodlands and a children’s playground with swings, jungle gyms and a basketball half-court.
Lake Montebello Has 1.3 Mile Recreational Loop
Local athletes can go to the soccer field at Herring Run Park for practice.
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From parties to socials
The Original Northwood Association sponsors several events throughout the year, including a holiday party, a blockoberfest, a wine-tasting event, ice cream socials, garden walks and yard sales. There’s even a popsicle night geared toward families with kids.
Where to shop and dine
The closest shopping center is Northwood Commons. Practically new, it features a Lidl grocery store and several other stores and fast-food chains. Greenmount Avenue, a larger area, is less than 2 miles to the southwest. It’s lined with locally owned businesses, from used book and record stores to Japanese and vegan restaurants. For more to do, Fells Point's nightlife and the Inner Harbor museums are only 5 miles away.
Northwood Commons is a popular spot for shopping and community events.
Toki Underground is a popular ramen and cocktail bar in Baltimore, MD.
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Getting around Baltimore
The MTA bus comes down Loch Raven Boulevard and across East Cold Springs Lane. Meanwhile, dedicated bike lanes only pick up on Lock Raven south of the neighborhood. For those who need to get to and from Washington D.C., Amtrak and MARC rails are only 3 miles way at Penn Station, Interstate 95 is about 5 miles away, and Baltimore Washington International Airport is a 15-mile drive.
Important resources close by
Original Northwood enjoys a unique location, almost equidistant between the Johns Hopkins University campus and Morgan State University, less than 2 miles away. At the base of the neighborhood, Lock Raven VA Medical Center offers dozens of services for veterans, including primary care, physical therapy, mental health care and returning service member care. “With universities and hospitals nearby, professors, doctors and other professionals often choose Original Northwood because it’s ideal for their needs,” Marsh says.
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.52 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
8/28/2019Niche Review
In the shadow of Morgan State, Original Northwood is built into a hill with beautiful homes with some great architecture and history; a pocket neighborhood we had overlooked for over 15 years. Like most of Baltimore, crime can rear its ugly head, but the community is tight, diverse and very welcoming. Popsicle night, Cheese and wine and holiday parties are regular, its an HOA but not oppressive. Come drive on through, you will see, its amazing.
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Original Northwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Original Northwood, Baltimore sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Original Northwood, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $335,382, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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