Boasting a population of only 360 residents, the tiny North Baltimore neighborhood of Richnor Springs is a densely populated residential area with proximity to all the city amenities. “It’s convenient to get around,” says Shannon Smith, a local and Realtor with nine years of experience selling in the greater Baltimore area. “It’s centrally located, so you can get downtown or uptown within a few minutes.” Richnor Springs also boasts a bit of a historic flair with streets packed with the classic turn-of-the-century redbrick row homes characteristic of old Baltimore.
Packed-in turn-of-the-century row houses
Traditional Baltimore rowhomes line the streets of the grided residential landscape, while narrow sidewalks provide ease of walkability. Many homes boast redbrick facades, flat roofs and short stoops, while some come with bowed fronts and bay windows. There are also several builds with unique front-gabled roofs with stone-inlay and Tudor influences. Duplexes are common in this area, as well as a few cozy single-family Cape Cod-style options. Though most homes do not have garages or carports, the broad roads provide plenty of space for street parking. Prices range from $100,000 to $225,000 for turn-key homes, with the average price hovering around $150,000. Homes that require a little renovation sell for a bit less, going for $30,000 to $60,000 with the average price falling around $50,000.
Richnor Springs is a densely populated community in North Baltimore.
Many homes in Richnor Springs feature roofed porches.
Richnor Springs feature many homes with bowed front bay windows.
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Nearby Belvedere Square
While Richnor Springs is largely residential, the neighborhood’s proximity to York Road provides locals with easy access to commercial retailers and essential amenities. Just 2 miles north of the neighborhood is Belvedere Square. Featuring a mix of restaurants, shops, a food market and an outdoor patio area, this quaint stop is popular on the weekends. Residents can start the day with breakfast at Atwater's, a café and bakery offering coffee and light fare. For a night out, The Peabody Heights Brewery is a local staple. “They have really awesome beers and seltzers that they make in-house,’ says Smith. “We travel there for the brewery.” For shopping, locals can get groceries at Giant Food, 1 and a half miles south of the neighborhood. For clothing, Citi Trends is just 5 miles southwest of Richnor Springs.
Since 1986, Belvedere Square Market has been a staple of the Richnor Springs community.
Richnor Springs citizens can support local businesses at HEX Superette.
Richnor Springs residents can browse the selection at Belvedere Square Market.
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A spring of tulips
Less than a mile away from Richnor Spring is Sherwood Gardens. Spanning 6 acres of land, this privately owned park is free and open to the public year-round. The garden is most renowned for its annual tulip display, which also features dogwoods, flowering cherries, wisteria, magnolias, and azaleas. A trip in April or May provides a view of 80,000 tulips in bloom. For fun indoors, movie buffs can head to The Senator Theatre to catch a classic film in this historic 1939 Art Deco building.
Richnor Springs residents can meander through Sherwood Garden's annual tulip display.
Richnor Springs kids enjoy many pocket parks located throughout the surrounding neighborhoods.
Richnor Springs residents can enjoy an evening out at the historic Senator Theater.
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The Baltimore City Public School District
Baltimore City Public School District serves the residents of Richnor Springs. Students can begin their education at Walter P. Carter Elementary School and Middle School, which earned a C-minus on Niche. Students can finish their education at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, which scored a C on Niche. Paul Laurence High also offers three career and technical education pathways: Computer & Information Technology, Engineering and Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. For those looking to continue their education, Johns Hopkins University is just 2 miles southwest of the neighborhood.
The holiday season
December kicks off with the annual Monument Lighting in Mount Vernon Place, 4 miles south of Richnor Springs. “The lighting at Mount Washington is very popular,” says Smith. “It’s just a quick drive into downtown, and it’s always a lot of fun.” This event also includes caroling, 20 different food vendors and live music, before ending with a fireworks show to close the night.
Close proximity to Penn Station
Richnor Springs has several bus stops along East Cold Spring Lane and York Road while also being just 3 miles north of Penn Station. For long-distance travel, the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 21 miles southwest of the neighborhood.
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Richnor Springs Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Richnor Springs, Baltimore sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Richnor Springs, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $162,500, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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