Cradled to the south by a crescent-shaped park of the same name, Baker Park is Frederick’s snapshot of nature just west of downtown. This planned community’s streets fan out from central Frederick into a grid structure, where most homes have green space between them. Yards host the occasional European Beech or Scarlet Oak tree. Narrow, concrete sidewalks are well-maintained and easily walkable.
Homes in Baker Park take inspiration from their European ancestors. Pitched roofs, window shutters and brick are all present with these Colonial, Italian and Spanish Revivals, whose facades are slightly obscured by mature trees. For homes slightly elevated above street level, tiny staircases branching off the sidewalk lead to porches whose stairs follow suit. The number of bedrooms in each home varies widely, as does the year built. “There’s lots of pre-war homes with great character, lots and scale,” says Drew Hopley, owner of LIVE Frederick Group at Keller Williams Realty Center. Some of the more antiquated-looking revivals were constructed in the early twentieth century, with others are from the 1950s or 1970s. The longer-standing revivals average from $500,000 to $700,000, while smaller, compact townhomes go for slightly less than $500,000.
Students in Baker Park attend Parkway Elementary, one of Frederick’s oldest schools that holds an A-minus rating from Niche. Students can later move on to West Frederick Middle, which has a B. Frederick High has an overall rating of A-minus. The high school's cadets haven’t stopped marching since 1913, as their band is the longest performing in the state. Cadet faculty partner with Frederick Community College, offering dual enrollment courses. At the center of Baker Park and academia is Hood College, which was ranked No. 6 in 2023 for best undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report.
When students need a break, there's Baker Park. A mile from end to end, the park hosts live music on its band shell and Fourth of July fireworks. All can make use of multiple baseball fields and a playground. On the northwestern tip sits a cluster of trees hugging the winding Carroll Creek Path. “In the summer, people go to the Alive at Five on Thursdays at Carroll Creek,” Hopley says, referring to the fundraiser that offers drinks and music. South along the path is Culler Lake, whose still waters are gently interrupted by fountains at its center.
A few local eateries sit a few blocks away. Located in the College Park Shopping Center, 7th Street Sandwich Shop features twists on classics with names as wacky as the recipes like Godfather and Pea Island. Rosati’s serves Chicago style pizza, as well as breaded mushrooms and ravioli. Before heading home, residents can snag a few things for the house at the Common Market next door.
Jim Bass
Real Estate Teams, LLC
(240) 693-3591
489 Total Sales
1 in Baker Park
$950,000 Price
Jennifer Ellington
RE/MAX Supercenter
(859) 800-3147
19 Total Sales
1 in Baker Park
$635,000 Price
Amos Martin
VCRE.CO
(240) 663-8240
49 Total Sales
1 in Baker Park
$367,000 Price
David McGuire
RE/MAX Results
(301) 835-2095
36 Total Sales
1 in Baker Park
$1,001,000 Price
Joanne Grus
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(878) 313-6189
51 Total Sales
5 in Baker Park
$340K - $1.4M Price Range
Christine Reeder
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 549-6582
1,097 Total Sales
2 in Baker Park
$725K - $810K Price Range
On average, homes in Baker Park, Frederick sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Baker Park, Frederick over the last 12 months is $575,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Large area south of downtown featuring a diverse housing stock and Baker Park
Restaurants, breweries and a promenade in this centrally located city
A bustling community blocks from downtown Frederick
A residential neighborhood with convenience on every corner
2 miles from both Civil War-era downtown Frederick and 2020s mixed-use communities
A quiet neighborhood near downtown Frederick surrounded by natural beauty