Baltimore City - Real Estate & Information

Founded in 1729 where the Patapsco River empties into Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore City is a locale drenched in our nation’s history. The Battle of Baltimore, fought in 1812, inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the Star Spangled Banner. An expansive waterfront, historic 19th century row houses, the most beautiful ball park in Major League Baseball, and widespread renovations make Baltimore City a true jewel of the Mid-Atlantic.

Shopping and Dining
Hungry for Maryland crab? Enjoy it steamed at the ever-popular Obrycki’s or as crab cakes at G&M Restaurant. Even the local ballpark has joined the craze: you can get crab cakes during your Seventh Inning Stretch at the Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Baltimore.org calls the city a “shopper’s paradise.” You’ll find unique upscale boutiques alongside antique shops and art galleries. Specialty shops abound, but Baltimore City also features outlet centers and several malls filled with popular retailers.

Where to start? You won’t want to miss Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Be sure to catch Harborplace and The Gallery, for “Charm City’s” premier shopping, featuring a mix of national retailers and locally-owned shops.

Parks and Recreation
Baltimore is home to world-class recreational opportunities and leisure activities. Visit the National Aquarium at the Inner Harbor or travel to Druid Hill Park for a day at the Maryland Zoo. Prefer faster animals? Pimlico Race Course, host of the Preakness Stakes, has also played host to the likes of Bob Dylan and Kanye West. Baltimore is a passionate professional football town, as fans of the Ravens continue the legacy of the Colts, the NFL franchise which controversially moved to Indianapolis in 1984. Baltimoreans love the arts, as well. The largest free art festival in America, ARTSCAPE, happens here each July.

If you prefer to enjoy natural beauty, you’ll love what Baltimore has to offer. Be sure to visit the Cylburn Arboretum for a self-guided tour using the Cylburn Cell Phone Tour. Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area has over 39 rare and endangered species for you to enjoy in 1,900 acres. Oregon Ridge offers hiking, a Nature Center which explains local flora and fauna, and the summer months sometime bring the sounds of the Baltimore Symphony. In nearby Baltimore County, boaters and fishermen can explore 175 miles of shoreline.

Living
Baltimore is a city with something to offer every lover of urban living. Whether you prefer a neighborhood of row homes that are over 100 years old or ultra-modern condominiums overlooking the harbor, Baltimore City will surprise and delight you. Lively Canton offers high-energy living while Grove Park and Guilford’s older homes are always in demand. Renovation of older areas is a constant, adding fresh vibrancy and character to Baltimore’s historic areas.

Schools, Health, Transportation
Baltimore City Public Schools oversees some 200 schools and programs, 29 of which are charter schools. One of the most notable is the historic Frederick Douglas High School. City Schools is proud of its GATE program for talented and gifted students, and, for the past three years, the percentage of 3rd through 8th graders exceeding state testing standards has more than doubled.

For those desiring private education, over a dozen sectarian schools include Roman Catholic, Jewish, Seventh-Day Adventist, and Quaker options. Non-sectarian private schools abound as well, including a Waldorf School and the original Calvert School, upon which the eponymous home school curriculum is based.

Nearby health care facilities include the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Center along with many other fine, established facilities.

Penn Station is a busy Amtrak destination in the Mid-Atlantic. Nearby Baltimore-Washington International Airport serves the nation’s capital and not surprisingly, Baltimore. The MTA provides rail, light-rail, bus and subway transportation, and the newer Charm City Circulator will take you to select City destinations by bus for free.