Parkside
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City 21206
Classic Baltimorean properties in Parkside
Bordering Herring Run Park, gridded residential streets in Parkside are lined with red brick row homes ranging in price between $100,000 and $250,000. These traditional Baltimore properties sometimes feature shaded front porches with decorative awnings and short sidewalks or stairs leading to the front door. Street parking is often required, though many opt to park in the fenced-in backyard space. The roads may not be even, and the homes aren’t always turn-key, but locals make it feel like home with small gardens, sheds, grills and patio furniture. “Many residents prefer this area for its suburban mentality,” explains Melvin Knight, a lifelong Baltimore resident and Realtor with Coldwell Banker. “The homes offer yards, easy parking and it’s convenient to I-95 and the beltway.”The massive park next door
Herring Run Park is by far Parkside’s main attraction, a 375-acre green space enveloping the Herring Run Stream. Walking and biking trails extend along the stream bed, though Halls Spring Area is the park’s most visited spot. With a playground, half-basketball court and pedestrian bridge, the area yields scenic views and a refreshing commune with nature just a few miles from the city center. As one of 50 centers run by Baltimore City, the Herring Run Recreation Center offers diverse programs for children and adults alike. Lake Montebello, however, is just two miles north, with pedestrian paths wrapping around the water.Choice lottery and college prep at Baltimore County Schools
Parkside students are zoned for Baltimore City Public Schools, beginning at Furley Elementary and continuing on to Booker T. Washington Middle School. Both institutions feed into Benjamin Franklin High School, though enrollment is based on a choice lottery. Colloquially known as “MERVO,” Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School serves nearly 2,000 students in a college-prep and career-centered setting. All four schools receive a grade of C-minus on Niche.
From Pickles Pub to Druid Hill Park
M&T Bank Stadium is about 10 miles south in Baltimore City, where Ravens fans from across the state flock during football season. Next door, Camden Yards is notorious for its pregame tradition at Pickles Pub, which fills to capacity whenever the O’s are home. Similarly, the Inner Harbor is packed on Independence Day when fireworks light up the night sky over the water. Later in the summer, Artscape attracts thousands of guests to check out hundreds of local artists spread out across the University of Baltimore campus. Held in Druid Hill Park, AFRAM is one of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast. From food vendors to performers and artists, the 745-acre landscape is packed every year.
Navigating Baltimore with MTA
Residents of Parkside have access to MTA bus stops along Bowleys Lane and Sinclair Lane, a popular method of transportation in the city. Though many commuters opt to have personal vehicles, living in such proximity to Downtown Baltimore means public transportation is highly accessible. Regardless, locals can take Route 1, Belair Road, 4 miles to the Inner Harbor or 3 miles southwest to The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 18 miles away via Interstate 95. Those looking to reach the suburbs can take Route 40 to avoid too much traffic, which cuts through the city and stretches near Ellicott City and Catonsville.Shopping and dining on a budget
Though Parkside is surrounded by intimate bodegas, residents can find big-name grocery stores within a couple of miles of the neighborhood. Giant is situated east along Sinclair Lane, while Save A Lot is just west, off Route 40. Both Safeway and Aldi are north, a 2-mile commute. Carryout restaurants and fast food are the closest dining options to most residences. From Checkers to Popeyes, Pizza Bolis, Chinese spots and Michael’s pizza and subs, there are plenty of options for a quick and easy dinner. Discount stores like Roses and Family Dollar are close by, as well.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tracina Ferges
Douglas Realty, LLC
(443) 647-9070
42 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$228,000 Price
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Terry Carter
Douglas Realty, LLC
(443) 993-5341
6 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$180,000 Price
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Theresa Waskey
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
(443) 241-6808
48 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$170,000 Price
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James Smith
Exit Realty Perspectives
(443) 647-8159
67 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$144,000 Price
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Jillian Washington
Responds QuicklyKrauss Real Property Brokerage
(667) 213-6960
39 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$190,000 Price
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Kimberly Schoeberlein
Responds QuicklyKey Bridge Realty, LLC.
(443) 594-7932
53 Total Sales
1 in Parkside
$106,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Parkside | US |
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Homicide | 7 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
Robbery | 6 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Parkside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parkside, Baltimore sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Parkside, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $175,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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