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2616 W Forest Park Ave
B Composite 74.23
Why this score? — see what drove the B grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +9.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.1/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Schools +0.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$124,999

2616 W Forest Park Ave · Baltimore, MD 21215
4 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,360 sqft · Townhouse public records · 177 Days on market
Built 1930 Fair condition 2,089 sqft lot $92/sqft · 37% below area Est $220k · 43% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Great Location for primary residence or an investment opportunity. Strong ARV potential based on nearby renovated comps. You can enjoy this all brick porch front 3 level Townhome with central HVAC and Rear Parking, Partially Finished Basement Great addition to rental portfolio with high rental demand, potential for a flip or long-term appreciation opportunities. Also ideal for homebuyers looking to build equity in a thriving neighborhood. Ideally located in the established Liberty Heights community, this home offers easy access to some of the area’s most notable landmarks and everyday conveniences.

Key facts

  • Central hvac
  • Rear parking
  • Easy access

Tags

BRICK PORCH FRONTCENTRAL HVACREAR PARKINGPARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENTTHRIVING NEIGHBORHOODEASY ACCESS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $125k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $481 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $125k).
  • Recommended offer: $110k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 76/100 on livability (#90 in MD, #3,396 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F.
  • Baltimore City Public Schools (urban): math 7% / reading 16% proficiency, ranked #24 of 24 in MD (top 100%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 79% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership (math 2% / reading 16%, grade F, #650 of 860 statewide, top 77%, 642 students, 80% FRL); Vanguard Collegiate Middle (math 3% / reading 15%, grade F, #212 of 225 statewide, top 95%, 343 students, 84% FRL); Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (math 71% / reading 84%, grade A-, #22 of 222 statewide, top 10%, 1,555 students, 43% FRL).
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 32% at this address vs 12% district-wide (+20 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Baltimore City Public Schools average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.4%/yr); 619 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 113d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 62% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,273 units permitted in Baltimore city in 2024 (1,104 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $864 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Baltimore County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 2.4% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 177 days — a 12% lower offer ($110k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 25y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $15k (11%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $60k; list at $125k implies a 108% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $109,999 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 177 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. Built in 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  7. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.45% ✓
Cap rate
10.91%
Cash-on-cash
16.48%
DSCR
1.73
GRM
5.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$219,665
List price
$124,999
Delta
-43.10%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3014 Tioga Pkwy 0.22mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,360 (0%) 8mo $180,000 $132 78
2220 Braddish Ave 0.47mi 3/1.5 (-1) 1,320 (-3%) 3mo $240,000 $182 64
3635 Wabash Ave 0.56mi 4/3.5 1,400 (+3%) 3mo $295,000 $211 56
3635 Wabash Ave 0.56mi 3/1.5 (-1) 1,400 (+3%) 9mo $159,000 $114 55
2326 Braddish Ave 0.40mi 3/1.5 (-1) 1,500 (+10%) 6mo $159,000 $106 52
2857 Woodbrook Ave 0.75mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,320 (-3%) 4mo $50,000 $38 51
2304 Ashburton St 0.47mi 4/2.0 1,520 (+12%) 9mo $255,000 $168 47
3030 Poplar Ter 0.72mi 3/1.5 (-1) 1,242 (-9%) 1mo $60,000 $48 44
3445 Cottage Ave 0.56mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,500 (+10%) 5mo $199,900 $133 44
3404 Hilldale Pl 0.66mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,200 (-12%) 1mo $65,000 $54 43
2026 N Pulaski St 0.68mi 4/2.0 1,200 (-12%) 3mo $90,000 $75 42
2305 Poplar Grove St 0.55mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,200 (-12%) 6mo $118,000 $98 41

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 2.41% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
6.9%
Equity multiple
1.27×
Total profit
$9,365
Equity at exit
$18,638
10-year hold
IRR
15.7%
Equity multiple
2.24×
Total profit
$43,559
Equity at exit
$10,808

Cash invested: $35,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
12 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State Maryland
27 Tenant-Leaning · D+14
County
— inherits STATE
City Baltimore
12 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+58
Just-cause for tenancies > 1 yr.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
81 active · 53 under contract
Months of supply
14.3 mo (7%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$139,900 ($109/sqft)
Median days on market
54 d
This list price
40% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+48.4% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 21215

Rents YoY
2.4%
Active inventory
619
Price-to-rent
5.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,816 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
−$656
Tax from tax record
−$247 /mo · $2,962/yr
Insurance
−$52
HOA
−$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
−$381
Net cashflow
$481

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,208
Max offer price $124,999
Occupancy floor 69%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $551 -5% $516 +0% $481 +5% $445 +10% $410
Rent -10% $337 -5% $409 +0% $481 +5% $552 +10% $624
Rate -1.0pp $544 -0.5pp $512 base $481 +0.5pp $448 +1.0pp $415

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$31,250
Closing costs
$3,750
Reserves months
—
Total cash needed
—

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3314 Leighton Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 1280 $2,150 $1.68 1d 1 0.08mi
3104 Tioga Pkwy Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.0 1640 $2,050 $1.25 162d 1 0.15mi
2305 Wichita Ave Unit 2 Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,225 $1.02 45d 1 0.21mi
2301 Wichita Ave Unit 2 Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 900 $1,550 $1.72 10d 1 0.21mi
2910 Reisterstown Rd Baltimore, MD 1.0–3.0 1.0 900 $1,464 $1.63 10d 3 0.23mi
3401 Woodbrook Ave Unit 1 Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 900 $1,199 $1.33 10d 1 0.50mi
2908 Hilldale Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 1495 $2,195 $1.47 7d 1 0.51mi
1624 Gwynns Falls Pkwy #1 Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.5 1124 $1,800 $1.60 74d 1 0.54mi
2716 N Longwood St Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.0 1316 $1,875 $1.42 3d 1 0.56mi
2738 N Longwood St Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1024 $1,399 $1.37 184d 1 0.56mi
3001 Carlisle Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1024 $1,300 $1.27 184d 1 0.57mi
2332 N Monroe St Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1550 $1,875 $1.21 133d 1 0.62mi
2742 N Rosedale St Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1024 $1,350 $1.32 184d 2 0.62mi
2216 Whittier Ave Baltimore, MD 5.0 1.5 1392 $1,975 $1.42 164d 1 0.62mi
3028 Hanlon Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,711 $1.43 164d 1 0.63mi
3020 Mondawmin Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1216 $1,900 $1.56 10d 1 0.63mi
2204 Clifton Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1400 $1,450 $1.04 145d 1 0.63mi
2201 Whittier Ave Baltimore, MD 4.0 2.0 1750 $1,700 $0.97 158d 1 0.63mi
2201 Whittier Ave Baltimore, MD 4.0 2.0 1750 $1,700 $0.97 184d 1 0.63mi
3106 Piedmont Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 1024 $1,450 $1.42 20d 1 0.64mi
2434 Druid Park Dr Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,500 $1.50 121d 1 0.64mi
3029 Mondawmin Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 1140 $2,000 $1.75 35d 1 0.65mi
2812 Clifton Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 1650 $1,850 $1.12 184d 1 0.66mi
2223 Orem Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 1080 $1,400 $1.30 10d 1 0.67mi
2231 Orem Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 1140 $1,750 $1.54 158d 1 0.67mi
2636 W North Ave Baltimore, MD 2.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 975 $1,475 $1.51 10d 1 0.71mi
2011 N Pulaski St Baltimore, MD 4.0 3.0 1300 $2,000 $1.54 3d 1 0.73mi
2917 Clifton Ave Baltimore, MD 4.0 4.0 1700 $2,150 $1.26 164d 1 0.74mi
2832 Parkwood Ave Baltimore, MD 4.0 2.0 1338 $1,995 $1.49 122d 1 0.74mi
3204 Sequoia Ave Baltimore, MD 4.0 2.5 1791 $2,600 $1.45 184d 1 0.74mi
1905 Dukeland St Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.0 1500 $1,675 $1.12 10d 1 0.75mi
2405 W North Ave Baltimore, MD 4.0 3.0 1826 $1,900 $1.04 145d 1 0.76mi
1816 N Bentalou St Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.0 1350 $1,700 $1.26 164d 1 0.80mi
1816 N Bentalou St Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.0 1350 $1,700 $1.26 151d 1 0.80mi
2806 Auchentoroly Ter Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1484 $1,975 $1.33 74d 1 0.80mi
2806 Auchentoroly Ter Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1484 $1,975 $1.33 1d 1 0.80mi
2720 Parkwood Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1270 $1,650 $1.30 47d 1 0.81mi
2720 Parkwood Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.0 1270 $1,550 $1.22 3d 1 0.81mi
3314 Mondawmin Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.5 1865 $1,775 $0.95 10d 1 0.83mi
2605 Denison St Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 1596 $1,800 $1.13 112d 1 0.85mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Fee simple ownership

Exterior

Parking
Off-street, unpaved parking
Utilities
Public waterPublic sewer100 Amp electric serviceCable TV availableNatural gas for heating and hot water
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouseFlat rubber roof
Construction
Brick constructionBrick/mortar and block foundationVinyl-clad windowsPartially finished basement
Exterior features
Bump-outsPatio(s)Porch(es)

Interior

Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms on the first upper level
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom1 half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Central heatingRadiator heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
Eat-in kitchenDry wall walls and ceilings
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-10-29
    days on market $124,999 Active 177 DOM
  2. 2026-10-28
    days on market $124,999 Active 176 DOM
  3. 2026-10-27
    days on market $124,999 Active 175 DOM
  4. 2026-10-26
    days on market $124,999 Active 174 DOM
  5. 2026-10-26
    days on market $124,999 Active 173 DOM
  6. 2026-10-24
    days on market $124,999 Active 172 DOM
  7. 2026-10-23
    days on market $124,999 Active 171 DOM
  8. 2026-10-22
    days on market $124,999 Active 170 DOM
  9. 2026-10-21
    days on market $124,999 Active 169 DOM
  10. 2026-10-20
    days on market $124,999 Active 168 DOM
  11. 2026-10-19
    days on market $124,999 Active 167 DOM
  12. 2026-10-18
    days on market $124,999 Active 166 DOM
  13. 2026-10-17
    days on market $124,999 Active 165 DOM
  14. 2026-10-16
    days on market $124,999 Active 164 DOM
  15. 2026-10-15
    days on market $124,999 Active 163 DOM
  16. 2026-10-14
    days on market $124,999 Active 162 DOM
  17. 2026-10-13
    days on market $124,999 Active 161 DOM
  18. 2026-10-12
    days on market $124,999 Active 160 DOM
  19. 2026-10-11
    days on market $124,999 Active 159 DOM
  20. 2026-10-10
    days on market $124,999 Active 158 DOM
  21. 2026-10-09
    days on market $124,999 Active 157 DOM
  22. 2026-10-08
    days on market $124,999 Active 156 DOM
  23. 2026-10-07
    days on market $124,999 Active 155 DOM
  24. 2026-10-06
    days on market $124,999 Active 154 DOM
  25. 2026-10-05
    days on market $124,999 Active 153 DOM
  26. 2026-10-04
    days on market $124,999 Active 152 DOM
  27. 2026-10-04
    days on market $124,999 Active 151 DOM
  28. 2026-10-02
    days on market $124,999 Active 150 DOM
  29. 2026-10-01
    days on market $124,999 Active 149 DOM
  30. 2026-09-30
    days on market $124,999 Active 148 DOM
  31. 2026-09-29
    days on market $124,999 Active 147 DOM
  32. 2026-09-28
    days on market $124,999 Active 146 DOM
  33. 2026-09-27
    days on market $124,999 Active 145 DOM
  34. 2026-09-25
    days on market $124,999 Active 143 DOM
  35. 2026-09-24
    days on market $124,999 Active 142 DOM
  36. 2026-09-23
    days on market $124,999 Active 141 DOM
  37. 2026-09-22
    days on market $124,999 Active 140 DOM
  38. 2026-09-21
    days on market $124,999 Active 139 DOM
  39. 2026-09-20
    days on market $124,999 Active 138 DOM
  40. 2026-09-19
    days on market $124,999 Active 137 DOM
  41. 2026-09-18
    days on market $124,999 Active 136 DOM
  42. 2026-09-17
    days on market $124,999 Active 135 DOM
  43. 2026-09-16
    days on market $124,999 Active 134 DOM
  44. 2026-09-15
    days on market $124,999 Active 133 DOM
  45. 2026-09-14
    days on market $124,999 Active 132 DOM
  46. 2026-09-13
    days on market $124,999 Active 131 DOM
  47. 2026-09-12
    days on market $124,999 Active 130 DOM
  48. 2026-09-11
    days on market $124,999 Active 129 DOM
  49. 2026-09-05
    days on market $124,999 Active 123 DOM
  50. 2026-09-04
    days on market $124,999 Active 122 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MD · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$2,962 · $247/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,962 · $247/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$21,797
− Mortgage interest
−$7,002
− Property taxes
−$2,962
− Insurance
−$625
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,744
− Management
−$1,744
− Depreciation
−$3,636
Taxable income
$4,085
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$980
After-tax cash flow
$4,787/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 8 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $34,000–$61,200 screening

This townhouse requires significant repairs and maintenance, including re-roofing, repainting, and updating the flooring. Improvements in these areas can significantly increase its resale and rental value.

Deferred maintenance Est. $60,000–$180,000 screening

  • Major Roof (roof) — rooftop appears old and weathered
  • Major Windows (windows) — windows appear old and weathered
  • Major Electrical (electrical) — electrical panel appears old and weathered
  • Major Plumbing (plumbing) — plumbing fixtures appear old and weathered
  • Major Exterior (exterior) — exterior walls appear old and weathered
  • Major Other — other components appear old and weathered

Repairs flagged

  • Major roof — The roof appears to be old and in poor condition.
  • Major exterior siding — The siding is worn and discolored.
  • Major flooring — The flooring is old and in need of refinishing or replacement.
  • Major interior walls/paint — The walls and paint are worn and in need of repainting.
  • Major HVAC system — The HVAC system appears to be old and may need replacement.
  • Major landscaping — The landscaping is overgrown and in need of maintenance.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can improve the curb appeal and interior aesthetics, making the home more attractive to potential buyers or renters. ↑
  • Both Refinishing or replacing the flooring — A fresh, clean floor can make a significant difference in the home's appearance and can be a selling point for potential buyers. ↑
  • Both Re-roofing the house — A new roof can improve the home's overall appearance and can be a selling point for potential buyers. ↑
  • Both Landscaping and maintaining the yard — A well-maintained yard can improve the home's curb appeal and can be a selling point for potential buyers or renters. ↑

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 6/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Gwynns Falls Elementary F MD #766/860 Nat'l #40,579/41,679 Middle Vanguard Collegiate Middle F MD #212/225 Nat'l #13,515/14,009 High Academy For College And Career Exploration F MD #217/222 Nat'l #17,145/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Baltimore City Public Schools
NCES district ID
2400090
Math proficiency
7% ▼ -9.00%
Reading proficiency
16% ▼ -5.00%
Median HH income
$42,108
Composite
10.08/100
National rank
#9805
State rank
#24 of 24 in MD
B Composite livability gradescore 76/100

Livability — Baltimore

Score
76/100
State rank
#90
US rank
#3396

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A- Crime F Employment C Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings D-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Baltimore, MD
County
Baltimore City · 624,249 people
City population
588,727
Metro
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Population (ZIP)
52,229
Household income
$51,587
Rent vs Own
45.2% rent · 54.8% own
Severe rent burden
11% of renters

Population outlook (Baltimore County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
624,249 people
By 2030
621,541 · -0.4%
By 2040
609,756 · -2.3%
By 2050
597,249 · -4.3%
By 2075
552,236 · -11.5%
By 2100
513,934 · -17.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (73%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 73% White 17% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4% Asian 1%
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 4% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Baltimore

2024 margin
Solid D (+73.0) · D 85.2% · R 12.2% · Other 2.6%
2008→2024 swing
-2.5pp toward R · 2008: 75.5pp · 2024: 73.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+73.0 2020: D+76.6 2016: D+74.6 2012: D+76.4 2008: D+75.5

Not yet ingested

Civics
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Price history

+87.5% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-08 Price Changed $134,999 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-06-06 Price Changed $129,999 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-04-30 Listed $139,999 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2002-05-14 Sold (Public Records) $60,000 Public Records
  • 2002-03-28 Sold (MLS) $60,000 MRIS
  • 2002-03-08 Delisted — MRIS
  • 2001-11-27 Listed $72,000 MRIS
  • 2001-11-21 Delisted — MRIS
  • 2001-07-31 Listed — MRIS

Property tax history

+2.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,962 · +8.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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