Ruxton, Maryland is located west of Towson and only 20 minutes south of downtown Baltimore and is known as one the most desirable neighborhoods in Baltimore County. With tree-lined neighborhoods steeped in lush greenery and backed by a deep history dating back to colonial times, Ruxton has much to offer with an award-winning school system and a strong economy. “It’s probably the most expensive zip code in Baltimore,” explains James Weiskerger, Realtor with Next Step Realty. “People like Ruxton for its schools, access to all of the area hospitals, and its super eclectic variety of homes.”
Ruxton takes its name from Nicholas Ruxton Moore, a captain and commander of the Baltimore Light Dragoons during the American Revolution, who would later serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. He purchased the land that would become Ruxton and there is a historic marker bearing his name at the intersection of Bellona and Malvern Avenues.
Ruxton is a small neigborhood located just outside of Baltimore City.
Welcome to Ruxton! Historical markers line the streets of neighborhoods rolling hills.
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Homes with historic roots
Once the location of Baltimore’s nobility dating back to the Revolution, Ruxton maintains the historic presence that first drew settlers to the area more than 200 years ago. Ruxton’s woodlands and rolling hills offer the perfect backdrop for homes of all shapes and sizes. While most houses in Ruxton were built before the 1970s, they range in style from minimalist ramblers and cozy cottages to standard Colonials and even sprawling French provincial estates. The median home price here is $985,000, with prices varying a lot depending on style and location. Because of the area’s high desirability, even smaller homes price points can be steep. With its proximity to Baltimore, Ruxton is a popular landing spot for those in the medical field, with six hospitals and three major medical centers all within 10 miles.
Colonial homes line several winding tree lined roads in Ruxton.
Large French Provincial Estates in Ruxton provide a picturesque home.
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Historic Sites
Peppered with historic homes, Ruxton is a living museum and Moore’s home still stands near Roland Run and Circle Road. The neighborhood is in proximity the Hampton National Historic Site, one of the largest private homes in America in 1790 and an example of late Georgian architecture. Located along Bellona Avenue you’ll find historic St. John’s Church. The church was originally constructed in log cabin form in 1833 by the local African American congregation and remains an outstanding example of late-19th century Gothic Revival architecture. Both sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Ruxton history buffs loving living in close proximity to the Hampton National Historic Site.
Listed on National Register of Historic Places St. Johns Church the Ruxton neighborhood home.
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Lake Roland Park
Lake Roland Park is the present day location of Bellona Gunpowder Company Mills. With over 500 acres of woodlands and wetlands, the natural wonderland has numerous hiking trails and is a prime spot for kayaking and fishing.
For more structured fun you can visit the Lake Roland Nature Center that hosts educational programs and events like canoe expeditions, yoga in the park and youth summer camps. A visit Nature Center provides educational exhibits on local flora and fauna and offers great views of Lake Roland’s cascading dam.
Lake Roland Park is great for fishing, boating or just relaxing by the water.
Lake Roland Park is a poplar park for Ruxton families.
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Neighborhood cuisine
For all of life’s daily essentials, residents can head down Bellona Avenue to pick up groceries, visit the bank, or do some boutique shopping. Be sure to stop in at local fave Graul’s Market, established in the 1920s this mom-and-pop store offers fresh meats, seafood and produce items, as well as pre-made meals-to-go like deli sandwiches, sushi rolls, and a variety of baked goods. At Mt. Washington Tavern you can get anything from oysters to premium cuts of steak in the neighborhood eatery inspired by Chesapeake Bay.
When looking for a great cocktail Ruxton residents stop in at Mt. Washington Tavern.
Graul's Market in Ruxton has a large selection readymade food,
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Baltimore County Public Schools
Students in the public system begin at West Towson Elementary. Serving 474 students, the school boasts a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1 and honored as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, attaining a grade of A-minus on Niche.com. Students move on to Dumbarton Middle School, and Towson High School, rated A-minus and an A respectively.
Many residents also enjoy their proximity to private school options in the area. Schools like the all-girls Bryn Mawr School and the all-boys Gilman School offer distinct curriculums for students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. While the nearby Loyola Blakefield preparatory school, offers opportunities for boys in sixth through twelfth grades only.
Towson High Law & Public Policy serves students in the Ruxton community.
Dumbarton Middle School
is where every student shines academically in Ruxton.
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