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goose_10 OP t1_j64u87y wrote

Reply to comment by sxswnxnw in Looking for permanent housing within 1hr of Baltimore by goose_10

Baltimore city is where wife and I will be working. But still new to the area, so I’m exploring. My primary goal is a safe place to raise my kid and be able to walk my dog. We both will be working from home part time.

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FriedScrapple t1_j65phm7 wrote

I suggest getting an AirBnb and a realtor and touring around and looking at stuff. I know from my realtor friends though that the market especially in your price range is really tight, so you need to come in pre-approved, go on Wednesday brokers’ opens and be prepared to maybe not get exactly what you want. Another option might be to rent until things cool down and you’re sure where you want to be.

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sxswnxnw t1_j64wqdv wrote

With a large budget, you have your pick of the prime neighborhoods in Baltimore imo. Probably Roland Park, Evergreen, north-centrally located neighborhoods like that with yards, lots of greenery, and the good elementary schools people always talk about on here. Mount Washington may be an option, too.

Of those, I would choose Mount Washington personally.

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goose_10 OP t1_j64y0c2 wrote

Will check them all out. Thank you very much.

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TerranceBaggz t1_j6bc0du wrote

Where in Baltimore are your offices for when you have to go in? Do you prioritize walkability and proximity to stores/schools/restaurants? Do you want access to public transit? Do you want access to highways?

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TerranceBaggz t1_j6bcsa0 wrote

We live in Canton. There are 2 great elementary/middle schools here with Hampstead Hill And Wolfe Street academy. The public high school, not so much, but there’s a good Catholic high school nearby in Cristo Rey. Canton has great walkability, tons of young families, close to patterson park (a nice dog park there) and another dog park near the waterfront. It has really good access to 95 and 895, the main issue with the area is limited public transit. We have a water taxi stop at the waterfront park, a few bus lines, but the regularity isn’t great, and we currently have no rail. The walkability is so good in Canton though, that you can probably walk your kids to school and most people don’t move their car on the weekend.

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