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Reservoir Hill

Reservoir Hill

Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21217

$348,621 Average Value
$122 Average Price per Sq Ft
16 Homes For Sale

History by Baltimore’s Druid Hill Lake

Located just south of Druid Hill Park, Reservoir Hill is home to some of Baltimore’s finest and most storied architecture. “It’s thought of as homogenous, but it really was built in two waves,” says Francis O’Neill, reference librarian for the Maryland Center for History and Culture and a lifelong Baltimore resident. “Parts of the neighborhood were extensions of neighboring Bolton Hill, but others were built to outdo it. The First World War had just ended when those were constructed, so you’ll see Spanish and Moorish influence in the architecture.” The neighborhood largely came up when apartment-style living was popular in Baltimore; as the appeal of the suburbs grew, many of these 10-room apartments were subdivided into more manageable living spaces. Reservoir Hill was conceived at least in part as an escape from the restrictive covenants of its neighbor, and today it remains a bastion of artistic expression, open green space and distinctive history in Charm City.
Reservoir Hill is a great neighborhood outside of the city.
Reservoir Hill is a great neighborhood outside of the city.
The nearby Druid Hill Park is a popular destination for Reservoir Hill residents.
The nearby Druid Hill Park is a popular destination for Reservoir Hill residents.
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Distinctive Charm City row houses

Much of the housing stock in Reservoir Hill was constructed in the wake of World War I. These Baltimore row houses are quintessential to the city, featuring red brick and grey stone facades with various styles and features. Queen Anne and Spanish influences like towers, bulging bay windows and decorative balconies with onion-shaped arches stand across from square Federal-style homes with neat rows of windows adorning their streetside faces. “They’re like brownstones in New York City,” says Jimmy Okunola, a Realtor with eXp Realty who has sold homes in the area for 6 years. “They have so much distinct character to them. People are really proud of owning in the community.” Prices begin around $175,000, rising above $600,000 depending on renovation status and the number of bedrooms.
Historic row homes line the streets of the Reservoir Hill neighborhood.
Historic row homes line the streets of the Reservoir Hill neighborhood.
Live in a beautiful row home in Reservoir Hill.
Live in a beautiful row home in Reservoir Hill.
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Druid Hill Park

The north border of Reservoir Hill bumps against Druid Hill Park. This 745-acre green space is the oldest in Baltimore and one of the first landscaped public parks in America. On the south side of the park, residents enjoy strolling around the reservoir on the East Coast Greenway, watched over by the historic Moorish Tower. There are also baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds for children and a public swimming pool. The northern end of Druid Hill Park is home to an 18-hole disc golf course and to the Maryland Zoo, where locals and visitors alike can explore award-winning exhibits like the Penguin Coast or learn about their own backyard while exploring the Maryland Wilderness.
Ride your bike or go for a run around Druid Hill Lake in Reservoir Hill.
Ride your bike or go for a run around Druid Hill Lake in Reservoir Hill.
The Moorish Tower near Reservoir Hill is a historical landmark dating back to 1870.
The Moorish Tower near Reservoir Hill is a historical landmark dating back to 1870.
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Arts and education in Reservoir Hill

Children in Reservoir Hill may begin their education at Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School, which earns a B-minus. The school has recently introduced a coding program that focuses on exposing students to various basic computer science concepts early in their academic careers. Students then apply to their choice of Baltimore City public schools, including the Baltimore School for the Arts. This institution is rated B-plus and is Niche’s No. 1 public arts high school in the state of Maryland. Here, students spend four hours per day in standard academic classes and four hours preparing for careers in creative professions such as music, dance, and film and video production.
Baltimore School for the Arts in Reservoir Hill is an exceptional school in the area.
Baltimore School for the Arts in Reservoir Hill is an exceptional school in the area.
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School servers students from Pre-K- 8th grade in Reservoir Hill.
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School servers students from Pre-K- 8th grade in Reservoir Hill.
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Cultural festivals and Artscape

Reservoir Hill is right in the throes of some of north Baltimore’s most popular events, from the Baltimore County African American Festival hosted in Druid Hill Park to the annual Artscape, which takes place along Maryland Avenue. “Artscape is still a huge draw,” Okunola says. "A lot of people go there all summer for the street festivals and events. The last time I was there, it felt like bands were playing on every corner.” Residents are well within walking distance of both events, which feature live music on multiple stages, local vendor fairs and food trucks that fill the air with mouthwatering aromas.

Cruising Charm City

Reservoir Hill sits at the convergence of Interstate 83, which provides quick access to downtown, and North Avenue, which cuts 4 miles west across Charm City to Leakin Park. Along North Avenue, residents can catch the Metro Rail at Penn North and be at shopping destination Owings Mills in roughly 15 minutes. Baltimore Washington International Airport is a 12-mile drive south on Route 295.

Mondawmin, Towson and On the Hill

The closest grocery store to Reservoir Hill is the Shoppers at Mondawmin Mall, and residents can also head 2 miles north to Giant to stock up on groceries. Mondawmin Mall is the closest shopping destination, although many locals will travel 12 miles north to Towson Town Center, a much larger mall that offers over 180 retailers. On the Hill Café, just across the Maryland Institute College of Art campus, is a neighborhood favorite for fresh coffee and sandwiches that is often crowded with students finishing projects. A little further along Mount Royal Avenue, Mount Royal Tavern – affectionately known as MRT – has made a name for itself as one of Baltimore’s best-loved dive bars, serving simple food and affordable drinks late into the night.
Swing by Mondawmin Mall right next to Reservoir Hill neighborhood.
Swing by Mondawmin Mall right next to Reservoir Hill neighborhood.
Grab your groceries at Family Dollar.
Grab your groceries at Family Dollar.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

23 min drive

Bus

2419 Lakeview Ave Nb

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North Ave & Park Ave Ns Wb

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Whitelock St & Brookfield Ave Eb

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North Ave & Linden Wb

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Cloverdale Rd & Madison Ave Wb

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Eutaw Pl & Brooks La

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Whitelock St & Eutaw Pl Wb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Reservoir Hill US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Reservoir Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$389,495
Median Sale Price
$367,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$474,995
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$135,050
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
63%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$122

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,133
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1907
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,891
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,906
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,002
Median Age
42
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,074
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,483

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
32.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
On par with 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

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

80 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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