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A time capsule of Baltimore multiculturalism
For almost 150 years, most Preakness Stakes attendees haven't stopped to admire the famed horse racing track's small neighborhood. But as the historic facility approaches a monumental redevelopment plan, all eyes will be on Pimlico Good Neighbors as it undergoes a simultaneous transformation. "We're building upon the rich history that's already there, but modernizing it so we can move forward," says Community Liaison for Baltimore's 5th council district Maxine Webb. Having been through multiple iterations of cultural enclaves, the neighborhood is currently distinguished for its diversity, namely because of its restaurants and cultural centers. As plans for new healthcare facilities, parks, infrastructure and businesses move forward, the community maintains a voice. "We're working with this particular compact, and this particular board to make sure that our area is preserved," says Pastor Troy Randall, President of the Arlington Neighborhood Association and one of the signatories for the Pimlico Redevelopment Community Compact. "It is something I'm leaving behind for my children, my grandchildren and children that come down the road so that they can say somebody took the time to really think about what we needed."
Pimlico Good Neighbors has a heavy West African and Caribbean influence, shown in this mural.
One bite of the popular bean pie served by KT's Kitchen will have you coming back for more.
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Modest variations with low buy-in
Pimlico Good Neighbors contains a swathe of classic Baltimore red brick rowhouses from the 1920s and 30s. Detached single-family homes usually come as American Foursquare, bungalows or stick houses with cross-gabled roofing, although the inventory for standalone homes is far less than that for rowhouses. Not all rowhouses have stood the test of time as well as others, although some originals have been well preserved, and a few newer builds have also popped up in recent years. That causes a home's age and upkeep to be the main factors affecting price. Rowhomes trend toward lower price points, as they are often smaller in square footage, although those in turnkey condition usually sell for between $100,000 and $275,000. Rowhouses that need some maintenance usually cost between $36,000 and $100,000, depending on how much maintenance is needed. Free-standing homes demand the highest prices due to their amenities like yard space, porches and driveways, with some having sold as high as $360,000 in the last 3 years.
Pimlico Good Neighbors has larger single-family homes available.
Traditional rowhomes are available in Pimlico Good Neighbors.
Cape Cod style homes are a popular home choice in Pimlico Good Neighbors.
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Making space for everybody
The colorful playground at Pimlico Good Neighbor Park serves neighborhood children with a small and well-supervised community space. The Pimlico Community Development Authority has plans to bring in more greenery and public spaces to the area. "We already have obtained from the city three lots that we've turned into gardens," Randall says. "We don't have a supermarket in the immediate area, so we are helping ourselves with an herb garden, we have a salad guide where you can take a bowl, and you can start from one end to the other, make yourself a full salad before you leave." Two blocks up Park Heights Avenue, the Weinberg Park Heights Jewish Community Center offers a place to swim and play basketball. The center also provides classes for lifeguard and CPR/first aid certification, ceramics and pottery groups, babysitting and events that can be both religiously minded and cross-cultural. "It's a really great thing to bring in this diversity from all over the community," says Kurcfeld. "We offer levels of membership that help out with different financial positions."
The colorful playground at Pimlico Good Neighbor Park gives children a safe area to have fun.
There is a community garden a few minutes away from Pimlico Good Neighbors at Northwest Park.
Pimlico Good Neighbors is nearby the Jewish Community Center.
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Head starts at Arlington High
Neighborhood kids begin their education at Arlington Elementary/Middle School, which earns a C-minus Niche score and offers a robotics club. For grades 9 through 12, Baltimore students can apply to the school of their choice. Forest Park High School is the nearest option, which has a C-minus Niche score and offers AP Classes. Students can also get a head start through Arlington's career and technical education pathways for culinary sciences, automotive technology, nursing and computer science. Both schools offer ESOL resources to non-English speaking students and their families.
Arlington Elementary School building in Dorchester.
Forest Park High School is a great place for Dorchester youth to learn and grow in Baltimore.
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Pimlico Racetrack is being demolished and rebuilt, and will host the 150th Preakness in May '25.
Triple Crown traditions
Race day is a sight to be seen as "Maryland, My Maryland" echoes overhead and residents take to their yards with lawn chairs. As Preakness Stakes attendees, who don the colors of Black-Eyed Susan's, roll by looking for a parking space, residents fill coolers with ice and drinks and open their yards and driveways to the visitors. But local activities and programs at nearby institutions, rather than major sporting events, are where the community spirit truly shines. "We've done Challa bakes that attract people from various levels of Orthodoxy, but also people from the Black community who want to learn different techniques," says Laura Kurcfeld, Senior Director of Programs for the Weinberg Park Heights JCC, which is slated to receive its own independent renovations soon. "We just want to make a welcoming and safe space for people through our programming."
Pimlico Good Neighbors is conveniently located close to public transportation.
Subway stops and other connections
Plans to reinvigorate the area's infrastructure are a top priority. "We want to make sure that things like traffic control and traffic movement is seamless throughout with having so many people coming," Randall says. For now, a Metro Subwaylink station is offered to residents just over a mile south on Rogers Avenue. Bus routes pass by the neighborhood on major roads, which converge at the intersection of Park Heights Avenue and Northern Parkway. Drivers use Interstate 83, located roughly 3 miles east, for faster connections to Baltimore County than city streets.
Spicy, sweet and savory Black-owned businesses
Park Heights Avenue is a stronghold of Black-owned restaurants and businesses, such as tattoo parlors and a Caribbean grocery store. The avenue's concentration of delicacies is plentiful with multiple businesses within walking distance of the neighborhood. Whether it's jerk chicken from Blue Caribbean Bar & Lounge, bean pies from K T's Kitchen or coco bread from Montego Bay Bakery, the culinary institutions on Park Heights Avenue help preserve the area's multicultural Black history. For grocery chains like Giant Foods and Seven Mile Market, the commercial corridor of Reisterstown Road is less than 2 miles west. For emergencies and regular checkups, Sinai Hospital serves practically all local patients’ needs and is one of the largest employers in the area.
Island City Tattoo Studio is a highly rated tattoo shop for tattoos and piercings in Baltimore.
Gordon opened Betta Taste in '24 and is excited to grill up some Caribbean food for you.
West Indian Flavours II is a popular locally owned restaurant in Pimlico Good Neighbors.
Pimlico Chinese Carry Out in Baltimore, Maryland offers low prices and prompt service.
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Many Pimlico Good Neighbors residents take pride in the care of their homes.
Things to consider
Traffic around Pimlico Race Course can get heavy during major sporting events and music festivals. However, the neighborhood does have permitted street parking at certain times of the year, which residents can apply for through the Baltimore City Parking Authority. Crime is also still somewhat of an issue for the neighborhood, which has a CAP Index Score one point above the national average. But community investments are changing that. "Over the years, crime has been reduced because the housing stock has changed," Webb says.
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Parks in this Area
Medfield Heights Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Rochelle Rikki Spector Playground
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Powdermill Run Park
Tennis
Trails
Playground
The Rev. Dr Graham Bryant Legacy Community Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Cylburn Arboretum
Events
Museum
Botanical Gardens
Asbury Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
31 min drive
Bus
Park Heights Ave & Belvedere Ave Fs Nb
Bus
Northern & Winner Eb
Bus
Northern Pkwy & Highgate Dr Eb
Bus
Belvedere & Palmer Ave Mb Wb
Bus
Belvedere Ave & Pembridge Ave Wb
Bus
Park Heights Ave & Hayward Ave Sb
Bus
Park Heights Ave & Belvedere Ave Sb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pimlico Good Neighbors
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pimlico Good Neighbors Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pimlico Good Neighbors, Baltimore sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Pimlico Good Neighbors, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $122,000, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Stylish Living Meets Smart Investment on a Quiet Block — Welcome to 3335 Avondale Ave This isn’t your average cookie-cutter listing. This bold and beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home blends modern comfort with timeless touches — and it’s located on a peaceful, tucked-away street that’s still just minutes from major highways, shopping, public transportation, and local markets.Highlights
TOTALLY RENOVATED MULTI UNIT TOWNHOUSE FEATURING 3 UNITS WITH 1 BEDROOM , 1 BATH AND 1 KITCHEN IN EACH UNIT. NEW HEATING AND HVAC . OLD OIL TANK DISPOSED OF AND NEW NATURAL GAS HEATING THROUGOUT. NEW FLOORING, WALLS AND PAINT. NEW DISHWASHERS, NEW STOVES, NEW REFRIGERATORS AND MICROWAVES. THIS IS REALLY A STEAL. LIVE IN ONE UNIT AND RENT OUT TWO. FIRST FLOOR UNIT HAS ITS OWN WASHER AND DRYER
Welcome to this stunning fully renovated detached home in Baltimore City, just steps from Pimlico Race Course!With three finished levels, this spacious residence features 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, offering an abundance of natural light throughout.On the main level, you'll find a convenient powder room, a primary bedroom with a full ensuite bath, and a beautifully updated kitchen complete with
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
655
Median Age
49
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,875
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,931
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
61/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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