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Northeast Baltimore homes, local restaurants and nearby parks
Part of Waltherson, one of the largest neighborhoods in the city, Wilson Heights is a small community in Northeast Baltimore, located between two historic cemeteries – B'nai Israel Cemetary and Most Holy Redeemer Cemetary. The average price of homes is about $190,000, which is lower than in nearby Arcadia, Beverly Hills and Moravia-Walther. “For being in Baltimore City, Wilson Heights has a very suburban type of feel. Homes have a bit of a larger yard, and you have the convenience of being in the city, but you don’t feel the hustle and bustle as much,” says Marc Hagerthey, a Realtor with Re/Max who has been living in the area for over 12 years. “There are neighborhoods in the city where people move in right after college, stay for a few years and then move on to something else, but people looking to move to Northeast Baltimore usually stay a little longer. You’re not going to grow out of it. There’s always something to explore or grow into.” Locals can shop and eat along Harford Road at little spots like Maggie’s Farm or Zeke’s Coffee. Students study within the Baltimore City Public School district, which is graded an overall C-plus on Niche. Down the road, residents can explore Herring Run Park, which has a few playgrounds and plenty of walking trails.
Streets in Wilson Heights range from two lane to narrow single lanes, and are lined with trees.
The park's extensive trail network offers scenic paths for walking, running, and biking.
Serve up the competition at the tennis courts in Clifton Park.
The Peggy is the country's oldest snowball stand, and is located in Wilson Heights.
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Wilson Heights cottage-style homes and brick duplexes
“There’s a nice mix of housing stock, whether it be single family, duplexes or rowhomes – as well as prices that are affordable in different income brackets,” Hagerthey says. “But in this market, you may not be able to sleep on it or get a second or third viewing after a few weeks. A reasonably priced house that’s in good condition has the potential to get multiple offers.” Luerssen Avenue separates the single-family homes from a series of brick duplexes and townhouses with shared walls and small stoops. Most have three bedrooms and can cost between $100,000 and $260,000, though it is a competitive area. South of Luerssen Avenue, bungalows with small fenced front yards, cottage-style homes with gambrel roofs and colorful Four Squares line roads like Schley Avenue and Marx Avenue. Though many residents park on the street, some homes have driveways without garages and spacious front porches. For three to five bedrooms, prices can range between $150,000 to $345,000.
Cape Cod's with small front porches and dormer windows in Wilson Heights.
Bungalows in Wilson Heights typically have small yards.
You'll never be far from your neighbors in a classic row house in Wilson Heights.
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Herring Run Park trails and playgrounds
Herring Run Park is just west of Wilson Heights and is a long, narrow strip of green woodland and wildlife habitat that cuts through much of the area. “Herring Run Park is a great neighborhood amenity. You feel like you’re out in a rural area out in the woods like a mini vacation,” Hagerthey says. “You’ll see people either walking their dog or biking on the bike paths, and there are playgrounds all around the park for families to enjoy.” There are three playgrounds in the park: Parkside Drive, Brehms Lane and Hall Spring. Each features a play structure, swings and areas for picnicking and relaxing. Residents can also walk or bike around Lake Montebello or play 18 holes of golf at the Clifton Park Golf Course, which was the first public course in Baltimore. Within the boundaries of the course is the Clifton Park Food Forest and community garden.
Lake Montebello is a popular spot for Wilson Heights residents to work out with their crew.
Herring Run Park is closeby Wilson Heights and offers miles of trails and creekside leisure.
There are several playgrounds scattered around Herring Run Park.
Take comfort knowing that kids still play in the creek in Baltimore, like at Herring Run Park.
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Baltimore City Public Schools’ programs and achievements
Neighborhood students start at Gardenville Elementary, which is near the neighborhood and partners with the Family League of Baltimore and the Boy and Girl Scouts of America. Most students then attend Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School for sixth through eighth grade, which offers a strong core curriculum in STEM, foreign language, arts and music courses. Both schools are graded a C-minus on Niche. The nearest high school is Baltimore City College, graded an A-plus. Students can apply to attend there, and those who do take advantage of its rigorous college-preparatory programs and extensive Fine and Performing Arts Department courses.
Garrett Heights Elementary and Middle School serves the Baltimore community.
Baltimore City College is a public high school that opened in 1839.
A strong foundation for success begins at Gardenville Elementary School in Wilson Heights.
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The Lauraville Fair and Walther Gardens and Nursery
For almost 40 years, every September, the Lauraville Fair has hosted a massive one-day party at the Lauraville Fairgrounds on Harford Road. With dozens of food trucks and tents, artisan vendors, as well as live music and theater performances, locals can spend the day exploring what the fair has to offer. “Every Friday there’s something called First Fridays where a lot of businesses along the Harford Road Corridor will offer discounts so people will frequent the local businesses there,” Hagerthey says. Walther Gardens and Nursery on Walther Avenue is a local staple for seasonal community events and is a go-to spot for choosing a Christmas tree come December.“They’ll have different food vendors out there and various knickknacks. People will walk with their families to go get snowballs there,” Hagerthey says.
Flowers bloom and bees buzz in Wilson Heights, Baltimore.
The Peggy, Walther Gardens Century Snowballs is America's oldest snowball stand.
All of the snowballs at The Peggy are made with organic and sustainable ingredients.
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Commutes downtown and the 82 city bus line
Wilson Heights is about 5 miles away from downtown Baltimore, which locals can reach by driving southwest via Belair Road. Downtown is home to the Johns Hopkins Hospital for emergencies and checkups, as well as the green lawns of Patterson Park. Seventeen miles away via Interstate 895 is the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Because of the neighborhood’s proximity to Belair Road, traffic noise can be prominent during the day, as most locals drive rather than bike or walk around town.
Maryland Transportation Authority has several bus stops throughout Wilson Heights.
Public transportation is a breeze in Wilson Heights, with routes in and out of the city.
Bus lines run every few minutes in Wilson Heights.
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Shop and dine along Harford and Belair Roads
Harford Road to the north includes a Safeway grocery store as well as little restaurants like Maggie’s Farm, which serves farm-to-table breakfast and is a popular spot for brunch. They currently source from local farms like Kohl Family Farm and Roseda Farms. Baltimore institution, Zeke’s Coffee, has a roasting facility and its flagship cafe location which also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Koco's Pub is a local hotspot with a signature cocktail menu in an iconic yellow brick building. “Koco’s is one of the best - if not the best - crab cake places within all of Baltimore,” Hagerthey says. “It’s within walking distance of the neighborhood and is always mentioned as one of the top three spots in the city for crab cakes.” Belair Road to the south offers chains like Aldi for everyday essentials. “Woodlea Bakery on Belair Road is an old-school bakery that’s been there forever,” Hagerthey says. “It’s well-frequented by those in the community and they've got amazing donuts and pastries.” Open every day but Monday, the bakery has been supplying the neighborhood with fresh pies and pastries for 75 years.
The Woodlea Bakery has been a cherished staple in Wilson Heights since 1945.
Koco's Pub in Wilson Heights is renowned for it's dinner plate sized crab cakes.
Residents of Wilson Hill have options for groceries, including Safeway on Harford road.
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Historic resting places for Baltimore residents
Two cemeteries border Wilson Heights and are within walking distance of most homes. The Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery nearby is a peaceful resting place for those of the Catholic faith, while the B’nai Israel Cemetery serves the needs of the Jewish community. Both follow their traditional burial methods and guidelines. “There are some people whose yards back up to the cemeteries and they like to sit out there and enjoy the peace and quiet,” Hagerthey says. “Because they’re there, people who live there know there won’t be a lot of development coming in or a new commercial district or a new restaurant.” The Biddison Family Cemetery on nearby Forrester Avenue is a very small plot with about 75 graves. It sits right in the middle of a street median behind a wrought iron fence and showcases several names from the Biddison family who lived and died in the 1700s and 1800s.
Most Holy Redeemer is a historic cemetery located right in Wilson Heights.
Wilson Heights is next to Most Holy Redeemer cemetery, which ensures no development can happen.
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Parks in this Area
Herring Run Park
Trails
Playground
Clifton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Herring Run Park
Elmley Avenue Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Herring Run Park - Trailhead to Stream Footpath
Lake Montebello
Bike Trails
Lake
Trails
Herring Run Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
29 min drive
Bus
Moravia Rd & Belair Rd Fs Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wilson Heights
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wilson Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wilson Heights, Baltimore sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilson Heights, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $226,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
770
Median Age
42
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,039
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.7%
College Graduates
25.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
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®
38/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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