Originally farmland settled in the 1700s, West Arlington tells a long tale of growth. It was in the 1800s that the neighborhood developed from its rural roots into the suburban space it became, a situation solidified by the construction of the well-known water tower that still stands tall. While no longer in use, the West Arlington landmark serves as a reminder of how the neighborhood has flourished over the years.
Located 2 miles from the county border and 8 miles from downtown Baltimore, the neighborhood features a variety of detached homes in a suburban setting. Home styles range from colonial to Cape Cod, with no two houses appearing alike. With the neighborhood’s inception dating back to the 1890s, it comes as no surprise that architectural styles vary based on the phase of growth in which they were constructed. “They have different floor plans and architecture,” explains Marcia Midgett, an agent with The Agency Maryland. “The area typically has larger homes and larger row homes because when originally built, that was your sign of wealth.” House sizes range from 1,000 square feet to 4,000 square feet, and some homes incorporate unique elements like spires, dormer windows and bay windows.
Turnkey homes range from $220,000 to $275,000, though homes sold as-is offer a lower price point and opportunity for customization. “For some people, they might get a house that needs TLC and start revitalization and start that transition from eye sore,” says Midgett. “You can shine the diamond back up,” Midgett says. If building up sweat equity is a better fit, find homes in need of renovation for about $135,000 to $185,000.
Students in the neighborhood begin their education at Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle, recently rebuilt to provide a more technologically rich school with ample natural light. For high school, students choose where to attend. The closest option is Forest Park High School. Also boasting recent renovations, Forest Park gives students access to computers in every classroom, improved libraries, and collaborative learning spaces.
Toss a football with friends or watch the sunset as you lie back in the grass at Penhurst Park, a tree-lined field with an accompanying playground located only blocks away from the West Arlington Water Tower. The park also includes a horseshoe pit whenever you want to brush up on your skills or score a ringer.
When it’s time to knock some errands off the list, run to Northwest Plaza to grab groceries at Harvest Fare Supermarket or pick up prescriptions at Rite Aid Pharmacy. For a broader selection of stores, drive less than 2 miles to Reisterstown Road Plaza. The shopping center consists of national retailers like Home Depot, Planet Fitness, Five Below, Giant Food, and Burlington, and there are fast food options surrounding the shops for convenient grab-and-go meals like Checkers, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s. If you want to dine in, grab a booth at Applebee’s, also located within the same parking lot.
Public transit connecting the neighborhood to the heart of Baltimore dates back to the 20th-century streetcar lines. Though you won’t be jumping on a streetcar to head downtown, the bus and subway provide the access you need. Only half a mile from the Rogers Ave Metro, West Arlington makes it easy to venture deeper into the city or to wander out to Owings Mills.
Rosalyne Chatman
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(202) 929-6174
97 Total Sales
1 in West Arlington
$215,000 Price
Kate Barnhart
Keller Williams Gateway LLC
(667) 256-7850
271 Total Sales
1 in West Arlington
$179,900 Price
Vinny Steo
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty
(410) 267-4216
370 Total Sales
1 in West Arlington
$275,000 Price
Osvaldo Del Toro
EXP Realty, LLC
(667) 213-6812
130 Total Sales
1 in West Arlington
$150,000 Price
Pete France
EXP Realty, LLC
(443) 960-7197
77 Total Sales
1 in West Arlington
$385,000 Price
Randy Pomfrey
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(443) 594-8210
257 Total Sales
1 in West Arlington
$350,000 Price
On average, homes in West Arlington, Baltimore sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Arlington, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $252,500, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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