South Baltimore offers proximity to popular riverfront parks, such as the iconic Fort McHenry, and residents are close enough to walk to the bars and nightlife in neighboring Federal Hill. Buyers can find turn-of-the-century brick rowhouses along compact city streets and travel around town by bus, car or boat, with Downtown Baltimore just a couple of miles away.
The housing market is predominantly Federal-style rowhouses, which are an architectural staple across the city. Many of the older homes were built between the 1880s and the early 1900s, though a handful of new construction townhouses are also available. These homes often range from the lower $200,000s to the lower $700,000s, varying by square footage, remodel status and age. There are also a handful of luxury apartment complexes around the neighborhood, like The Quill by Alta. “It’s not too different from Federal Hill, but here the homes here aren’t bound by historical guidelines,” says James Baldwin, a Realtor with Compass with over 18 years of experience serving the greater Baltimore area. “There are smaller homes and it draws lots of first-time homebuyers. There's also generational homeowners who’ve lived around there for sixty to seventy years.”
Though this is a mostly residential area, South Baltimore residents are minutes away from riverside parks along the nearby Baltimore Peninsula:
Residents can choose from a handful of local establishments just a short walk from home. “It’s got walkability to nightlife options," says Baldwin. "South Baltimore has its own bars and locally owned gastropubs.” Hair of the Dog is along Hanover Street, offering drinks, bar bites and brunch. People also visit for the weekly events, including trivia and gameday watch parties.
The bustling Federal Hill neighborhood is just north of South Baltimore and is a popular destination for its bars, shops and restaurants. The historic Cross Street Market has several local merchants selling produce and counter-serve street food. There’s also a walkable business corridor along Charles Street, where locals can try artisan donuts from Dulceology Bakery or grab beer and wings from Delia Foley’s Pub & Eatery. Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium is also less than a mile from the area, meaning visitors can walk to a Ravens game or to hear concerts from chart-topping musicians.
Baltimore City Public Schools serves the South Baltimore area. The district uses a centralized choice system that allows families to apply to magnet schools, open enrollment options and charter programs, with placement determined by academic criteria, available space or random lottery draws.
Downtown Baltimore is a 2-mile drive north for commuters. The global headquarters for Under Armour is a major employer in the city, located just a mile south in Port Covington. CityLink Silver buses stop along main roads in the neighborhood, such as Light Street. Nearby ferry terminals in Locust Point, Fort McHenry, and Federal Hill serve as stops for Baltimore Water Taxis, offering a unique way to travel around the Inner Harbor. Major highways, including Maryland Route 295 and Interstate 95, are nearby, making it easy for residents to travel across the East Coast or catch a flight out of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, located 9 miles south.
Dylan Hanna
Samson Properties
(202) 929-1331
15 Total Sales
1 in South Baltimore
$310,000 Price
Jeff Washo
Compass
(667) 771-3741
240 Total Sales
14 in South Baltimore
$212K - $542K Price Range
Matthew Wyble
Next Step Realty
(443) 775-2465
324 Total Sales
1 in South Baltimore
$415,000 Price
Steve Queen
Bennett Realty Solutions
(202) 946-3422
84 Total Sales
1 in South Baltimore
$131,000 Price
Randy Pomfrey
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(443) 594-8210
201 Total Sales
1 in South Baltimore
$248,000 Price
Lorin Mones
RLAH @properties
(301) 485-5787
48 Total Sales
1 in South Baltimore
$450,000 Price
On average, homes in South Baltimore, Baltimore sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in South Baltimore, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$365,000
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Median Sale Price
$350,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$990,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$358,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$311,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
100
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$200
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Number of Homes
1,559
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Number of Homes for Sale
25
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Median Year Built
1875
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Months of Supply
3.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,200
Above the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,193
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
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$1,609 - $3,789 per month
$1,536 - $3,836 per month
$1,823 - $3,310 per month
$1,954 - $2,700 per month
$1,550 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
26
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Median Rent
$2,450
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,098
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,500
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,800
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Median Condo Rent
$2,150
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,200
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Annual Precipitation
44''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
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Annual Snowfall
15''
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