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Walbrook

Walbrook

Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21216

Neighborhood Reviews
2.0
$176,822 Average Value
$124 Average Price per Sq Ft
18 Homes For Sale

Restoring the community of a West Baltimore neighborhood

Walbrook is a West Baltimore neighborhood at the end of the North Avenue corridor that is well-regarded for its convenience. “It’s very popular for its accessibility to Coppin State University and downtown,” says Realtor Tiffany Domneys of ExecuHome Realty, a lifelong resident who has sold real estate in the area for 23 years. “There’s a lot of public transit, and renovations are happening every day. I work closely with a non-profit that helps renovate the blighted and dilapidated properties in the area to encourage home ownership.” Although tax incentives from the city have encouraged new owners to consider Walbrook, the community is hard at work ensuring that the neighborhood retains its culture and atmosphere. “Our non-profit also helps legacy owners fix up their roofs and porches, just general maintenance on their houses where they need it,” Domneys continues. “When there is blight between the homes, we fix them up to make them fall in line with the other neighborhood properties.” An influx of funds from city hall to revivify nearby Leakin Park, as well as new construction at historic Coppin State University, is helping the star of Walbrook to rise once again.

Walbrook is a beautiful neighborhood not far from the city.
Walbrook is a beautiful neighborhood not far from the city.
Coppin State University is conveniently located in Walbrook.
Coppin State University is conveniently located in Walbrook.
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North Avenue and the Marc train

Walbrook sits between the Gwynns Falls Parkway, which loops around Mondawmin Mall 1 mile to the north, and North Avenue, which cuts east across the city to Interstate 83. “The West Baltimore Marc train station is not far, and that attracts a lot of buyers,” Domneys says. “And the Penn-North subway station is nearby as well, so there are lots of options for getting around the city.” The CityLink Gold bus line runs along North Avenue, bringing passengers to the Shops at Canton Crossing in just over an hour. At West Baltimore station, residents can catch the Marc Orange Line, which will bring them to Baltimore Washington International Airport in roughly 35 minutes and farther to Washington, D.C. in under an hour.

Renovated West Baltimore row houses

Most of Walbrook's housing stock consists of two-story row houses, set back from the sidewalks by concrete stairways leading to covered front porches. Some feature flat red brick facades, while others are distinguished by rounded upper-story bay windows. Others are done up with Tudor accents like exposed beams threaded through the brick. “At the 2000 block of Dukeland Street – we call it Dukeland Crossing now – that was once a strop of all blighted homes that we renovated from the studs,” Domneys says. “It brought a lot of people back to a block that it used to be you didn’t want to turn down it. We’re continuing to do as much as we can to bring back pride of ownership to the community.” Prices begin around $155,000 and rise to around $300,000 depending on the size and condition of the property. There are also detached single-family homes on the western side of the neighborhood, many featuring long walkways and mid-sized front yards. These homes, mainly in American Foursquare and Victorian styles, cost anywhere from $145,000 to $330,000 depending on number of bedrooms and status of renovations.

Row homes are very common in Walbrook.
Row homes are very common in Walbrook.
Live in a beautiful tudor style row home in Walbrook.
Live in a beautiful tudor style row home in Walbrook.
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Within distance of Walbrook Junction and the nightlife of Hampden

Save A Lot in Walbrook Junction Shopping Center is the closest grocery store to the neighborhood, although residents can also pick up fresh produce at the Shoppers at Mondawmin Mall, 1 mile north. The mall is home to over 130 retailers and plenty of casual eateries. Hampden, one of Baltimore’s chic restaurant and nightlife districts, is just 4 miles east of the neighborhood, where folks can crowd into the Bluebird Cocktail Room for a specialty drink or into Zissimos Bar for a live music and a cold bottle of National Bohemian.

Walbrook Junction Shopping Center in the heart of the neighborhood has everything you could need
Walbrook Junction Shopping Center in the heart of the neighborhood has everything you could need
The Blue Bird is a great spot to grab a drink near Walbrook.
The Blue Bird is a great spot to grab a drink near Walbrook.
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Leon Day and Leakin Park

Walbrook residents can get their fill of time outdoors at Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. This 1,000-plus acre green space is the second-largest woodland park in the country, featuring miles of hiking trails that trace the course of Gwynns Falls beneath the canopy of trees. Local children enjoy the Carrie Murray Nature Center, where they can visit the hawk house and learn about the natural ecosystem of the city. The park is also home to several playgrounds and to Leon Day Park, where locals meet up for pickup basketball games or swing for the fences on the baseball diamond.

Gwynn Falls runs through the center of Leakin Park and offers beautiful scenery.
Gwynn Falls runs through the center of Leakin Park and offers beautiful scenery.
The Crimea Estate in Leakin Park was built in 1856 in Walbrook.
The Crimea Estate in Leakin Park was built in 1856 in Walbrook.
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Baltimore public schools and one of Maryland’s HBCUs

Children in Walbrook are zoned to attend Gwynns Falls Elementary School, which earns a C-minus from Niche and serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. They may then proceed to their choice of the city’s middle and high schools. For middle school, Katherine Johnson Global Academy is the closest, a gifted and advanced learning site that focuses on S.T.E.A.M. Edmondson-Westside High School, also a C-minus, is home to a boys’ basketball team that recently won back-to-back state championships. Another nearby option is Bard High School Early College, which scores a C-plus and allows students to earn their associate's degree alongside their high school diploma. Walbrook is also close to Coppin State University. “Coppin State is one of three historically Black colleges in Maryland,” Domneys says. “And they’ve been adding some new buildings lately as well. The new construction right at the corner of North Avenue and Warwick – that’s all brand new.”

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Edmondson Westside High School helps students thrive in Walbrook.
Edmondson Westside High School helps students thrive in Walbrook.
Katherine Johnson Global Academy is a great school in Walbrook.
Katherine Johnson Global Academy is a great school in Walbrook.
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A quick ride to the Inner Harbor

Walbrook is just over 5 miles from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, where locals and tourists alike gather for concerts at Power Plant Live and Pier Six Pavilion. Children will enjoy wondering at the exhibits at the National Aquarium, while Horseshoe Casino Baltimore offers a number of high-end restaurants and bars where fans can catch the Orioles and the Ravens on gamedays. Movie fans can take in the latest blockbuster on the Maryland Science Center’s massive IMAX screen.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

22 min drive

Bus

Gwynns Falls Pkwy & Ellamont St Wb

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North Ave & Rosedale St Wb

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Bloomingdale Rd & Walbrook Ave Nb

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Gwynns Falls Pkwy & Longwood St Eb

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North Ave & Poplar Grove St Wb

Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.0 3 Reviews
1.0 Niche User
9/15/2016 Niche Review
A lot of vacant houses in the area. Boarded up houses are 40% of the areas houses
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Walbrook US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$220,000
Median Single Family Price
$205,000
Median Townhouse Price
$207,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$124
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Months of Supply
5.30
Median List Price
$205,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
903
Median Year Built
1926
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,615

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
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    2915 Walbrook Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216

    $255,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 1,990 Sq Ft
    • 2915 Walbrook Ave

    Welcome to 2915 Walbrook Avenue, a beautifully updated residence that effortlessly blends modern elegance with timeless charm. This fully remodeled gem boasts high-end finishes and thoughtful touches throughout, making it a true standout in the area. Step inside to find a spacious living room featuring a sleek electric fireplace—perfect for cozy evenings—and gleaming floors that exude warmth and

    Tiffany Domneys ExecuHome Realty

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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 Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,701
Median Age
39
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$29,630
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,294

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
56.2%
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

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

67 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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