Yale Heights in southwest Baltimore offers residents a quiet urban neighborhood located just outside of the city. Situated between the communities of Beechfield and Irvington, this densely populated community is exclusively residential and features homes built during the mid-1950s.
Primarily comprised of traditional-style rowhouses, homes here are two-stories tall and feature red-brick facades, including short front stoops and narrow front and back yards. The average housing cost in Yale Heights is $140,000, for a two-bedroom two-bath row home, with detached single-family homes going for $175,000 to $225,000. Offering increased square footage, prospective buyers can choose from minimalist styles like ramblers or Colonials. Featuring three-bedrooms and two-baths, as well as spacious front and backyards, these homes also include paved driveways and plenty of lush scenery. For those looking to rent, this neighborhood also offers one- and two-bedroom apartment options.
Students living in Yale Heights attend Baltimore City Public Schools, like Beechfield Elementary Middle School. Serving over five-hundred students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grades, in addition to their standard curriculum, this school also offers a dance club, a gardening club, as well as flag football and basketball teams. And with initiatives like a school-wide food pantry and a spring family fun day, to promote community, it’s clear to see why this school’s motto is “Love Lives Here.” Beechfield earns a C-minus from Niche and serves first through eighth grades. Older students can head to Forest Park High School, which also earns a C-minus.
Residents here enjoy spending time at their very own Yale Heights Park. A small outdoor space at the center of the neighborhood, this urban park features basketball courts, a playground and a few leafy trees providing afternoon shade. Nearby, Maidens Choice Run, a tributary of Gwynn Falls, contours the neighborhood. Offering woodlands and a bustling stream, this natural backdrop offers residents local wildlife and serenity at its best.
For the history buffs in your household, Yale Heights’ proximity to the Loudon Park National Cemetery can provide a glimpse into the past. Established in 1862, and one of only 14 national cemeteries established during the Civil War, visitors can pay their respects to the Union and Confederate soldiers buried here or visit historic grave markers like The Sons of Maryland Monument, which features the intricate terra cotta carvings of four war scenes.
While you won’t find big box retailers here, essential amenities like grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and casual eateries are easily accessed within a 5-mile radius. Like the nearby Wilkens Avenue Shopping Center, where you’ll find a Giant Food supermarket, CVS pharmacy, Dunkin Donuts, and more.
And when residents are in need of a change of pace, they’ll love their proximity to downtown Baltimore. Catch the City Link Bus on the purple line or take a short drive down I-95 or I-395, to get to the Inner Harbor. Visit the National Aquarium, eat some mussels and crabs, or simply enjoy the waterfront promenade. With seemingly endless options, you can spend a few hours or an entire weekend here.
Weston Bim
Winning Edge
(667) 200-2919
185 Total Sales
1 in Yale Heights
$176,000 Price
Mario Pacori
Epic Realty, LLC.
(833) 234-2978
48 Total Sales
1 in Yale Heights
$190,000 Price
Nikole Lowe
Keller Williams Realty Centre
(667) 213-2359
64 Total Sales
1 in Yale Heights
$144,000 Price
Michele Hagan
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(443) 951-3501
82 Total Sales
1 in Yale Heights
$206,700 Price
Jim Bim
Winning Edge
(667) 239-8629
514 Total Sales
3 in Yale Heights
$128K - $176K Price Range
Hulya Demir
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
(443) 957-1034
18 Total Sales
1 in Yale Heights
$155,000 Price
On average, homes in Yale Heights, Baltimore sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Yale Heights, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$176,999
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Median Sale Price
$165,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$312,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$169,999
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$144,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
19
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$120
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Number of Homes
590
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Number of Homes for Sale
7
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Median Year Built
1954
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Months of Supply
4.40
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More homes are hitting the Baltimore market even as prices continue to climb.
$989 - $1,573 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
4
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Median Rent
$1,727
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,880
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,078
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Total Population
2,077
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Median Age
38
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Population Density
17 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$54,626
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$59,391
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High School Graduates
82.6%
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College Graduates
11.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
3.9%
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% Population in Labor Force
84.6%
Above the national average
64.9%
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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
16''
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Small neighborhood with brick rowhouses and local park