BOLTON HILL
Bolton Hill
The Garden District of Baltimore, Bolton Hill combines the beautiful; architecture of the 19th century with stunning fountains with parks and monuments throughout the area. Former President of the United States Woodrow Wilson lived here, as did House of Cards President Frank Underwood portrayed by actor Kevin Spacey. With over 20 blocks of well-preserved buildings from the late 19thcentury, and a commitment to open spaces and parks, this community is a beautiful place to visit and make a life.
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2021 Sales Statistics
Number of Properties Sold: 57
Average Sale Price: $500,375
Highest Sale Price: $887,500
Lowest Sale Price: $100,000
Walkscore Ratings
Walkscore: 83
Transit Score: 77
Bike Score: 78
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Housing Types
Attached
Condominiums
Rental Apartments
Commute Times
To Downtown Baltimore: 8-20 minutes
To Towson: 16-26 minutes
To BWI: 16-35 minutes
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Nearby Neighborhoods
In and Around Bolton Hill
School Info
| School | GreatSchools Rating |
|---|---|
| Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School Level: PK-8 |
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$980,000
ACTIVE
1612 Park Avenue Baltimore, Maryland
5 Beds 6 Baths 5,690 SqFt
$825,000
ACTIVE
1706 Park Avenue Baltimore, Maryland
6 Beds 4 Baths 4,632 SqFt 0.06 Acres
$799,900
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
1421 Park Avenue Baltimore, Maryland
4 Beds 4 Baths 5,063 SqFt
$519,000
ACTIVE
255 Robert Street Baltimore, Maryland
7 Beds 4 Baths 3,180 SqFt 0.04 Acres
$495,000
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
245 W Lafayette Avenue Baltimore, Maryland
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,115 SqFt 0.04 Acres
$474,999
ACTIVE
212 Bolton Place Baltimore, Maryland
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,247 SqFt 0.04 Acres
$464,900
ACTIVE
204 Bolton Place Baltimore, Maryland
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,920 SqFt
$419,000
ACTIVE
1410 Mason Street Baltimore, Maryland
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,350 SqFt
$2,995
ACTIVE
1400 W Mount Royal Avenue Baltimore, Maryland
6 Beds 3 Baths 2,790 SqFt
$2,200
ACTIVE
1331 Park Avenue 1 Baltimore, Maryland
2 Beds 2 Baths 893 SqFt
$1,900
ACTIVE
1714 Park Avenue 301 Baltimore, Maryland
2 Beds 1 Baths 735 SqFt
$1,100
ACTIVE
1837 Bolton Street 2 Baltimore, Maryland
1 Beds 1 Baths 2,748 SqFt
$1,100
ACTIVE
1837 Bolton Street 3 Baltimore, Maryland
1 Beds 1 Baths 2,748 SqFt
$950
ACTIVE
1501 Eutaw Place B2 Baltimore, Maryland
1 Beds 1 Baths 6,676 SqFt 0.2 Acres
More About
Bolton Hill, Baltimore
Location:
The boundaries of the Bolton Hill Historic Neighborhood are Dolphin Street, North Avenue, Mount Royal Avenue, Cathedral Street, and Eutaw Place. The rear of the property line across North, Eutaw, and Mount Royal is the very end of the neighborhood.
Where should I eat?
One of the best restaurants in all of Bolton Hill is the On The Hill Café. This café has great food and you will feel good about frequenting there as the restaurant is powered by 100% wind power. It recycles all food waste and all of the cooking oil is repurposed as biodiesel fuel. Eco-conscious and delicious, the On The Hill Café focuses on organic and local food and is a must stop for any hungry Baltimore visitor.
For over 15 years, the Sutton Sandwich Shop has been a staple of the Bolton Hill community. Open for breakfast and lunch, this little mom and pop spot is one of the highest rated places to eat in the whole neighborhood. Budget friendly and home to staple American sandwiches if you are looking for a meal to bring with you to one of Bolton’s beautiful parks, this is definitely the place for you.
Are there parks nearby?
Bolton Hill is called Baltimore’s garden district for a reason. Home to so many of the city’s great parks.
One of these parks is the John Street Park which is cared for by the Bolton Hill Garden Club. The club runs a spring sale each year to pay for upkeep on the park. This is one of the several urban parks throughout the neighborhood.
The Francis Scott Key Park features a statue of the famous Bolton resident and is centrally located in the neighborhood. The park is meant to commemorate the spot where Key was inspired to write The Star Spangled Banner, during the War of 1812.
The dog park on Mosher Street has been a great addition to the neighborhood.
The Bolton Hill Garden Club proudly takes care of all of these parks and monuments from planting through upkeep, Bolton Hill takes great pride in taking care of their famous parks. They even sponsor tours of the famous gardens and parks throughout the neighborhood on a biannual basis.
What is there to do?
Dr. Lillie Carroll Jackson, a former NAACP Baltimore President and a civil rights activist had her home, where so much of her activism was planned and worked through turned into a museum about the battle for civil rights. The building recently underwent an over $3 million restoration and now has the capability to house more exhibits and period pieces.
Nearby the museum, the statue and park dedicated to Francis Scott Key, the author of The Star Spangled Banner, America’s national anthem.
What places should I visit?
Bolton Hill is home to multiple institutions of higher learning, the University of Baltimore and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). MICA is home to many talented undergraduate and graduate artists who will often have free art exhibits that are must attend events.
The Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church is a stunning piece of 19thcentury architecture which features the largest collection of Tiffany windows ever installed outside of a museum, eleven of them in total. This beautiful building is an incredible sight that can be appreciated by architecture lovers and visitors alike.
The Jackson civil rights museum is a must visit for any individual looking to get a better grip on the first-hand struggle for civil rights many of the early pioneers faced as the tried to turn the tide on race relations in America.