Oakenshawe
Neighborhood in Waverly, Maryland
Baltimore City 21218
Historic rowhouses with beautiful greenery
Oakenshawe's historic narrow streets feature three- to four-story redbrick rowhouses characterized by colonial architecture with gray slate roofs and wood sash windows. These details are often fully or partially concealed by mature trees and bushes that line the neighborhood sidewalks. Rowhouses typically have small, shaded backyards and quaint front yards with a stoop that leads to a covered front porch. While street parking is the norm, some rowhouses have detached garages accessible through a back alleyway. Some residents have even transformed their backyards into driveways. Most rowhouses offer around 1,500 to 2,500 square feet of living space with four to six bedrooms, selling for around $450,000 to $500,000. Oakenshawe has a few streets with enchanting, single-family Colonials, Victorians and English cottages that have been well-preserved since the early 1900s. While not as common, these historic homes add character to the neighborhood and may or may not come with driveways. Homebuyers interested in one of these single-family homes can expect to spend anywhere from $500,000 to $750,000.
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Escape the city at Wyman Park
Locals enjoy getting fresh air at nearby Wyman Park. The dog-friendly, 18-acre park immerses visitors in nature with a wooded trail along a trickling stream. The park also has paved walkways through open fields and a playground for kids to enjoy. For a culturally rich outing, residents can visit the Baltimore Museum of Art, which offers free rotating exhibits and a Sculpture Garden featuring more than 30 sculptures across 3 acres of land.Vocational and technical studies at Mergenthaler High School
Kindergarten through eighth-grade students attend Waverly Elementary/Middle School, which gets a C-minus grade from Niche. Students can choose where they want to go to high school based on a choice/lottery system. One of the closest to Oakenshawe is C-minus-graded Mergenthaler High School, which specializes in vocational and technical studies. Students who wish to pursue postsecondary education can stay in the neighborhood by attending Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus.Annual community events through the Oakenshawe Improvement Association
The residents of Oakenshawe are a close-knit community, and many belong to the Oakenshawe Improvement Association, which provides neighborhood news and updates and hosts community clean-ups and events. Every year, locals look forward to the Oakenshawe Terrace Party, an annual night out with grilled food, drinks and entertainment. The neighborhood also has an annual Halloween parade and gardening events.Get around by foot, bike, car or MTA bus
Though residents can walk or ride their bikes shops and restaurants in surrounding neighborhoods, many will drive or take an MTA bus to get around Baltimore.Walk to shops and restaurants in Charles Village
"It's a special neighborhood because it's strictly residential, but you can walk a block or two and be where all the restaurants are," Khan says. Tree-lined sidewalks allow residents to enjoy peaceful strolls around the slow-paced neighborhood. The sidewalks lead to busy roads full of shopping and dining options just on the outskirts of Oakenshawe in Charles Village where Khan used to live. Restaurants with outdoor seating are common, including Bird in Hand, an inviting coffee shop and bookstore. Tamber's is another local favorite – a 50's-style diner with a twist on American and Indian dishes. "Tamber's has been around for decades," says Khan. "It's an essential part of the community." Residents can get their groceries from Charles Street Market and find fresh products at the Waverly 32nd Street Farmers Market every Saturday.
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High ratings at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Those who seek to live near highly-rated hospitals will find it comforting to live in Oakenshawe, with MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, ranked the fourth-best hospital in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report, just blocks away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jeff Washo
Jeff Washo
Compass
(667) 771-3741
282 Total Sales
2 in Oakenshawe
$86K - $396K Price Range
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hugh le
hugh le
RE/MAX Realty Group
(301) 450-5928
85 Total Sales
1 in Oakenshawe
$485,000 Price
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Lee Tessier
Lee Tessier
EXP Realty, LLC
(443) 292-9223
1,650 Total Sales
1 in Oakenshawe
$355,500 Price
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Andy MacPherson
Andy MacPherson
W F Chesley Real Estate, LLC.
(301) 867-7339
161 Total Sales
1 in Oakenshawe
$197,500 Price
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Mark Brown JR.
Mark Brown JR.
Real Estate Professionals, Inc.
(667) 239-9635
35 Total Sales
1 in Oakenshawe
$125,000 Price
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HANG YANG
HANG YANG
Responds QuicklyMulan Realty, Corp
(667) 771-4380
65 Total Sales
1 in Oakenshawe
$130,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Wyman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
32nd Street Park
- Playground
Our Playground at Stadium Place
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Chestnut Hill Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Mullan Park
Waverly Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oakenshawe | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakenshawe Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakenshawe, Waverly sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakenshawe, Waverly over the last 12 months is $274,500, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$254,999
Median Sale Price
$274,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$299,999
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$402,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$194,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$142
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
294
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1918
Months of Supply
4.00
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
803
Median Age
35
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,197
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,001
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
84.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
56.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
67
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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