In West Forest Park, you’re settled within walking distance of the Forest Park Golf Course to the north and Baltimore's largest park to the south. Most neighborhood homes were built in the mid-20th century and showcase popular suburban architectural designs of the time. This community sits at the western end of the city, close to MARC train stations, major commuter roads and shopping options in Baltimore County. Adding to the neighborhood’s appeal is the dining district of Hampden just a few miles away.
Attached rowhomes line the streets of West Forest Park.
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, Baltimore’s largest park, offers hiking trails and athletic courts.
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Suburban streets with prewar and midcentury homes
Buyers can find Cape Cods, brick townhouses and ranch-style homes around West Forest Park. Most homes were built between the 1920s and the late ‘60s. “It's going to be some move-up buyers, people seeking second homes, and a lot of families who need larger homes with more bedrooms searching there,” says Chris Cooke, a Team Leader with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services with 21 years of experience serving Maryland. Townhouses are priced from the lower $100,000s to the upper $200,000s. Single-family homes range from the lower $200,000s to the lower $500,000s, depending on square footage and condition.
West Forest Park offers colonial-style homes equipped with sustainable solar panels.
Some neighborhood homes have Tudor-inspired exposed wood beams.
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You can golf, hike or exercise within minutes of home
Residents can walk to the public, 18-hole Forest Park Golf Course, which borders the neighborhood to the north. The par-71 course covers more than 6,000 yards and offers golfers access to also offers unique fairways , a pro shop and a clubhouse. Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park is south of home, with hiking trails, educational exhibits at the Carrie Murray Nature Center and exercise equipment and athletic courts at the Cahill Recreation Center. The Cahill Recreation Center provides plenty of ways to stay active. Visitors to the center can:
Shoot hoops in the gym
Pump some iron in the weight room
Swim laps in the two pools
Druid Hill Park is 4 miles east and features a swimming pool, trails and the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, a popular family-friendly destination.
Explore 1,200 acres of scenic woodlands at Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, right next to West Forest Park.
Tee off at the public Forest Park Golf Course.
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Nearby places to eat and shop
West Forest Park doesn’t have too many commercial businesses within the neighborhood. However, with just a short drive, residents can head to:
Mondawmin Mall to browse Ross Dress for Less and Foot Locker
Walbrook Junction Shopping Center to grab groceries from Save A Lot
Hampden to order dinner from Blue Pit BBQ or The Urban Oyster
West Forest Park is also just 7 miles from Baltimore’s iconic Inner Harbor, with its collection of restaurants, museums and other attractions, including the Baltimore Aquarium.
Hop on a public bus for easy access to nearby Baltimore attractions.
Find popular brands and great deals at Mondawmin Mall, only a short drive from West Forest Park.
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School choice available at BCPS
Baltimore City Public Schools is the district that covers West Forest Park. School choice is available to middle and high school students, who can select magnet and charter schools across the district. Acceptance to programs is based on a variety of academic criteria as well as a lottery system.
Liberty Elementary offers quality education for PreK–5 students with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
The Forest Park High School prepares rising seniors living in West Forest Park for college.
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Hop on public buses for easy access to nearby Baltimore attractions.
Traveling within the city or to Baltimore County
Downtown Baltimore is 7 miles east on U.S. Route 40, making it a convenient landing spot for many commuters around the area. “It’s a 50/50 mix of people working downtown and in the county,” says Cooke. “You're close to Catonsville and the Baltimore Beltway for people who need to commute around the city, which is definitely desirable for buyers here.” Commuters can catch a MARC train from the West Baltimore Train Station, which makes stops at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Washington. MTA CityLink buses stop along main roads in the neighborhood for public access across the Greater Baltimore area.
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West Forest Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Forest Park, Baltimore sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in West Forest Park, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $215,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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