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North Baltimore blends farmland with commuter convenience
During westward expansion in the 1870s, a railroad connected Maryland to Ohio, transporting goods and passengers to this rural midwestern community known as North Baltimore. Today, it is known for its direct access to Interstate 75, providing an easy commute to nearby cities like Findlay and Toledo . With historic houses from the Gilded Age, North Baltimore has a close-knit community surrounded by the pastoral plains of Northwest Ohio. "What I love about North Baltimore is that it has a small-town feel, and family is important to people here," says Christina Corron, an area local and real estate agent at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Koehler Realty. "If you leave town, there's farmland and fields of corn. It has a country feel to it."
Historic Victorian and Colonial Style homes are scattered throughout North Baltimore.
Founded during the 1870s railroad expansion, North Baltimore grew as a rural Midwest hub.
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Renovated 1800s homes and DIY gardens
Houses rest on spacious lawns with leafy trees, bushes and DIY gardens along gridded streets. North Baltimore features Victorian, New Traditional and ranch-style homes. Prices range from $60,000 to $260,000. Many historic houses date back to the late 1800s, and some properties have up to 2 acres of land. While the city has no formal historic district, the North Baltimore Area Historical Society works to preserve historic architecture, providing many home styles from various decades. "You don't have a lot of new builds, but home renovations are happening," Corron says. "Even if it's from the 1800s, they've gone down to the studs to rebuild it."
Many homes in North Baltimore have been renovated down to the studs while preserving historic character.
Gridded streets feature homes with leafy lawns, gardens, mature trees, and large front porches.
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All three Van Buren schools earn B-plus Niche grades
The area's public schools are located in North Baltimore, making it easy for students to attend classes. E.A. Powell Elementary earns a B-minus grade from Niche, and it is an alternative school offering a special education program. North Baltimore Middle has a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Most of the teachers at North Baltimore High School have master’s degrees, and students can earn up to 15 college credit hours through coursework. North Baltimore Middle and High Schools respectively receive a B from Niche.
Local public schools include E.A. Powell Elementary which receives a B‑minus rating by Niche.
North Baltimore Middle maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
North Baltimore High teachers hold advanced degrees, and students can earn up to 15 college credits.
North Baltimore High combines experienced educators with many programs and organizations students can join.
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Main Street with pizza and pub-style restaurants
North Baltimore has a downtown with 20th-century brick brownstones, featuring several locally owned restaurants. Mak & Ali's Pizza is a well-established, family owned eatery that has served Italian dishes and subs for over 20 years. Residents can also get a table at the Whistle Stop Pizza Pub & Grill, which serves American food in a sports bar environment with neon signs. Downtown is home to Virginia Motion Pictures, a movie theater with arcade games and family friendly movies. The area's grocery store is Great Scot. There is also a Walmart Supercenter in Findlay, about 13 miles south.
Historic brick storefronts downtown feature locally owned restaurants and cafés.
Groceries are available at Great Scot, with a Walmart Supercenter about 13 miles south in Findlay.
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Golf course and hiking the Slippery Elm Trail
This area has green spaces, like Birch Run Golf Club, which has a public 18-hole golf course with Par-5s and creeks. The Slippery Elm Trail is a 13-mile paved path on a former railroad line with views of the local farms and wetlands. It also reaches the neighboring community of Bowling Green. Van Buren State Park is a 300-acre woodland green space around Van Buren Lake. It features campgrounds and 14 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Birch Run Golf Club offers a public 18‑hole course with Par‑5s and creek views.
The Slippery Elm Trail spans 13 paved miles through farmland and wetlands to Bowling Green.
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Easy access to I-75 and nearby cities
Because North Baltimore does not have a public bus system, most locals rely on personal automobiles to reach the surrounding cities. "North Baltimore has quick access to Interstate 75, and you're 10 minutes from Findlay." The Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport is roughly 40 miles north, with passenger flights to cities like Orlando and Tampa .
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On average, homes in North Baltimore, OH sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Baltimore, OH over the last 12 months is $152,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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