BALTIMORE MARYLAND NEIGHBORHOODS
Skyline Properties owns and manages rental homes in Baltimore City Maryland. Most of our Rental Apartments and Houses are located in great neighborhoods in Baltimore. Many of our properties are in East Baltimore but there are many neighborhoods within East Baltimore. Most of our properties are walking distance to Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Many of our homes are also near new BioTech Park. Here are some of the areas near our homes. To search for a new home search online at www.baltimorecityrentals.net or Call us at 410.633.6000.
Canton
S Lakewood Ave and O"Donnell St, Southeast Baltimore, Baltimore, MD |
The Canton area of Baltimore has been active since its development in 1828, but it has only recently been rediscovered. Present day Canton is located on land originally owned by Colonel John O'Donnell, the first trader to bring goods from China to Baltimore. The move from pastoral Canton to industrial Canton was overseen by the Canton Company, a real estate development firm that is known for building "Copper Row" where the factory workers lived. Canton is the location of the Navy Yard that produced the USS Constellation in 1794-1797. The B&O Railroad's first steam engine, Tom Thumb, was also built in this region of the city. Today visitors can still enjoy the historic, working class flavor of the area thanks to the brick row houses, warehouses, and frame and stone churches that have survived. Canton is now undergoing gentrification; the old factories are being renovated into condos and the O'Donnell Square area has become a hot spot for hip, new restaurants.
Federal Hill – Montgomery
Montgomery at Light St, Baltimore, MD |
Bordered by Key Highway on the north and east, Hanover Street on the west, and Cross Street on the south, this historic district is the perfect place for an afternoon ramble. The area is composed of numerous Federal-style homes, and the inhabitants are very preservation-minded; some areas of Federal Hill have extremely strict urban renewal covenants that must be followed. Cross Street Market is located in this district and, increasingly, chic shops and restaurants are moving here to bask in the historic charm.
Fell's Point
Shakespeare St at Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231 |
Fell's Point derives its name from William Fell, the shipbuilder who purchased the land in 1726. Fell's Point, Jones Town, and Baltimore Town were incorporated in 1773 to create what we know today as Baltimore. Jones Falls stopped the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904, so Fell's Point is still home to over 350 original colonial period buildings including the oldest house in Baltimore (now a museum), which was built in 1765. Today Fell's Point is a mix of commercial and residential buildings. Most people claim the area comes to life at night, but there are many boutiques and antique shops that make a stroll in this nationally registered Historic District a pleasant daytime activity.
Hampden
Falls Rd at 36th st, Baltimore, MD |
Hampden is widely accepted as the "real Baltimore," where you can go to hear and see the city's natives in action. It is also a university center; this area of Baltimore is home to Loyola College, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Baltimore. Perhaps due to the student influence, Hampden is known for its wide range of vintage clothing stores, thrift shops, and used furniture stores. The Baltimore Zoo and some of the city's oldest mills are also located here.
Homewood/Charles Village
27th at Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD |
Charles Village is best known for the many white-collar professionals who have offices here, and the eclectic assortment of restaurants where they go to relax and refresh themselves when the workday is done. This area is also known as Homewood since that is the name of Johns Hopkins' undergraduate campus, the epicenter of the Charles Village/Homewood region. If you plan to visit this area of Baltimore, be sure to explore the Lacrosse Museum and Hall of Fame, which celebrates our country's oldest sport. The Baltimore Museum of Art is Maryland's largest and is especially noteworthy for its Andy Warhol collection and outdoor sculpture gardens– they are definitely worth a visit!
Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD |
This popular section on the southern tip of Baltmore is the center of tourist activity, with a wealth of scenery, attractions, shops, restaurants, and boating excursions offering endless entertainment. Several museums and the highly acclaimed aquarium are also located here, and street performances on the open-air concert decks are a common occurrence. Once a desolate strip of sagging buildings and factories, this bright, bustling area has been masterfully restored for visitors and locals to enjoy.
Little Italy
Baltimore, MD |
A short walk from bustling Inner Harbor, this is the place for excellent Italian dining. The small neighborhood is full of historic homes, fragrant bakeries, and charming cafes with tree-lined outdoor seating. The area is still populated by the Italian-Americans who have lived there since the 1800s. A stroll through Little Italy showcases neat rows of houses with unique marble stoops out front.
Mount Vernon / Charles St
Baltimore, MD |
This section of town owes its name to the towering 178-foot monument to our first president, which dominates the area. When this neighborhood was created in 1827, it was considered an upscale, fashionable place to live, and that is still the case today. Lovely, ornate townhomes, relaxing parks and gardens, fine shops, and plenty of special touches such as fountains and statues make this a pleasant, historic place for a stroll. Take in the classic architecture after visiting a gallery or attending a cultural event in lovely Mount Vernon.