South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!

1424 Hull Street
Locust Point                                      
Price: $763,400
3,150 sq. ft.
4 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

1817 South Hanover Street
South Baltimore                                      
Price: $299,900
960 sq. ft.
3 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-1pm

1413 Clarkson Street
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $330,000
1,200 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1133 Battery Avenue
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $399,900
2,230 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

401 East Sanders Street
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $272,500
912 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1122 East Fort Avenue
Locust Point                                    
Price: $315,000
1,330 sq. ft.
3 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-4pm

407 East Cross Street
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $183,000
620 sq. ft.
1 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-2pm

1444 Battery Avenue
Federal Hill                                     
Price: $380,000
2,236 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1702 Belt Street
Riverside                                      
Price: $315,000
988 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1322 Andre Street
Locust Point                                      
Price: $314,900
1,078 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

202 East Cross Street
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $399,900
1,240 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1250 Riverside Avenue
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $379,500
2,146 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1430 Battery Avenue
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $399,990
1,440 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 2pm-4pm

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/30/south-baltimore-weekend-open-houses-162/

Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Opening Day/Open House at Old Major: Thursday at 12pm

Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Thursday at 3pm (Opening Day), Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 1pm

Ida B’s Table X Diamondback // Happy Hour Pairing: Thursday from 4pm-8pm

Taco Bar Food Truck At The Brewery at Monument City Brewing Company: Thursday from 5pm-8pm

Network Under 40: Baltimore March 29th at Nelson Kohl Apartments: Thursday from 6pm-9pm

FSK Fundraiser – Blooming Easter Arrangements at In Bloom: Thursday from 7pm-9pm

November Project Baltimore: Friday at 630am at Patterson Park (also takes place Wednesday at 530am and 630am at Rash Field)

La Tavola At Monument City Brewery: Friday from 5pm-9pm

Bike Party: Ride like Animals at St. Mary’s Park and Charm City Meadworks: Friday from 630pm-1130pm

Jimmy Buffet and The Coral Reefer Band at Royal Farms Arena: Friday at 8pm

Federal Hill Egg Hunt 2018 at Federal Hill Park: Saturday at 10am

Women in Baltimore: Indentures, Engineers, and Washerwomen at Mount Clare Museum House: Saturday from 10am-4pm

Wild West Adventures at B&O Railroad Museum: Saturday from 10am-330pm

Mosaics with Rick Shelley at AVAM: Saturday from 10am-4pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

SOBO Can Release + The Smoking Swine at Monument City Brewing: Saturday from 11am-5pm

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Unleashed by Petco Federal Hill: Saturday from 12pm-4pm

The Light Street Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Light Street Presbyterian Church: Sunday from 930am-1030am

Farmers’ Markets

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Federal Hill Farmers Market at Light Street Presbyterian Church: Saturday from 130pm-4pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/29/weekend-events-around-baltimore-8/

Gas Main Replacement Construction Completed on Fort Avenue

South Baltimoreans will have much easier trips around the peninsula as the MyBGE Operation Pipeline Gas Main Replacement in Riverside has wrapped up. Road construction took place over the past year on the 200-900 blocks of Fort Ave. and on adjacent blocks of Fort Ave.

The gas line tie-ins have been completed and the roads were repaved this week. Construction caused many traffic delays on the always-busy Fort Ave. and resulted in multiple damaged vehicles and several broken water mains.

This was the third phase of gas main replacements on the South Baltimore Peninsula.

Another one of South Baltimore’s busiest roads, S. Hanover St., is also getting repaved this week.

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/29/gas-main-replacement-construction-completed-on-fort-avenue/

Bluegrass Tavern Closes in South Baltimore

Bluegrass Tavern has closed its doors at 1500 S. Hanover St. in South Baltimore. Bluegrass made an announcement on February 23rd that it would temporarily close for rebranding, but Green Door Properties, the owner of the building, told SouthBMore.com that it is currently looking for a new operator.

Green Door Properties and partners ran the restaurant for many years before Will Sterling of Saturday Morning Café took over the business in Summer 2016. Sterling could not be reached for comment.

The two-story restaurant features a bar and dining room on both floors, and an outdoor patio. It was voted SouthBMore’s Best Overall Restaurant in 2015. Bluegrass was known for its bourbon, Roseda Farms Dry-aged Burger, charcuterie, exotic meats, and farm-t0-table dishes.

Bluegrass joins a list of recent restaurant closures and changes in South Baltimore. Metropolitan in Federal Hill closed at the end of last year and is currently for sale; Regi’s in Federal Hill will close on April 7th and is currently for sale; and Wine Market Bistro in Locust Point has closed its dining room, but its liquor store and front bar remains open. Wine Market will be announcing changes in the near future.

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/28/bluegrass-tavern-closes-in-south-baltimore/

Former Grace United Church in Federal Hill to Become an Office Building

Green Door Properties purchased the former Grace United Church of Christ at 1404 S. Charles St. earlier this month. The site was also the former home of Allen Center for Senior Citizens, which relocated to Locust Point. Grace United still has a church in Catonsville.

Green Door plans to convert the 18,000 sq. ft. building into a four-level office building. The building will not have any dedicated parking and is exempt from parking requirements.

“Due to its location, we thought that offices would be the best use for the property because it would have the least impact on parking in the area,” said Ross Wilken of Green Door in an email to SouthBMore.com. “Office use is mostly during the weekdays and not at night/weekends when parking is scarce. Also, this building has great architectural features and they maintained it well over the years.”

Green Door began marketing the building this week and has multiple design options. Green Door will begin construction once it finds a tenant or tenants for the space.

The building features a large basement which could be overlooked by a mezzanine level. There is an existing two-lane duckpin bowling alley where the mezzanine level would go and Green Door would love to incorporate it into the design. This mezzanine level could also have a fitness center.

The design would have three levels of office floor plans, each featuring glass windows overlooking lower levels of the building.

The building features a stone front with a bell tower and many stained glass windows that will also be incorporated into the design.

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/27/former-grace-united-church-in-federal-hill-to-become-an-office-building/

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 3/17/18-3/23/18:

Stadium Area/Ridgely’s Delight

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 19:45 12XX RUSSELL ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 01:00 6XX MELVIN DR Unknown

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 11:08 6XX LIGHT ST OTHER-OUTSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 05:24 6XX S CHARLES ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 14:45 6XX S CHARLES ST OTHER-INSIDE

Sharp-Leadenhall

ROBBERY – FIREARM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 21:40 10XX S HANOVER ST CONVENIENCE

Federal Hill

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 06:30 8XX S CHARLES ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 00:00 12XX MARSHALL ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 19:30 11XX S CHARLES ST STREET

STOLEN AUTO SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018 20:00 12XX WALL ST STREET

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 19:00 14XX KEY HWY OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 20:00 1XX E WELLS ST PRIVATE GARAGE

STOLEN AUTO FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 20:00 1XX E WELLS ST Unknown

Key Highway/Inner Harbor

BURGLARY (ATT. FORCE) SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 02:18 5XX W PRATT ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 15:05 3XX LIGHT ST YARD, RESIDENTIAL

South Baltimore Neighborhood

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 19:30 14XX S HANOVER ST SHED/GARAGE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018 19:38 13XX S HANOVER ST DRIVEWAY

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 12:00 14XX LIGHT ST Unknown

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

NONE

Pigtown

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 07:00 6XX W HAMBURG ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

BURGLARY (FORCE) TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 00:45 7XX CARROLL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 03:41 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 22:03 15XX RUSSELL ST GROCERY

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 21:30 21XX HAINES ST STREET

Hollins Market

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 18:14 1XX S CARLTON ST STREET

STOLEN AUTO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 17:00 11XX BOOTH ST STREET

Union Square

NONE

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/27/south-baltimore-crime-updates-76/

A Look at South Baltimore Real Estate Market Stats

The following is an overview of the median real estate sale price over the past year for the different South Baltimore neighborhoods covered by Redfin. Each median statistic calculated by Redfin is from a 90-day period that ends on the last day of the stated month. The median sale price is the sale price in the middle of the data set when all the sale prices are arranged from low to high.

(Note: Not every South Baltimore neighborhood is tracked in Redfin’s Data Center. However, in a Redfin listing search it does indicate that Union Square has a median list price of $186,000 with a median list price per sq. ft of $88. Ridgely’s Delight has a median sale price of $198,000 and a median sale price per sq. ft. of $206.)

As highlighted in SouthBMore.com’s coverage of South Baltimore real estate, individuals can find properties listed for less than $250,000 and near or more than $1,000,000 in many of these neighborhoods.

The following overview also looks at the price per sq. ft. in each of these areas. This is often a good way to compare neighborhoods and get a better look at overall value and market trends. Many neighborhoods have a wide variety of home sizes.

The overview additionally looks at the average amount of days real estate is on the market.

The national average for price per sq. ft. is $168. The South Baltimore Peninsula neighborhoods are well above this price, however the SoWeBo neighborhoods are below this average.

The national average for days on market is 53 days. Every neighborhood, other than Federal Hill and Locust Point, is currently below this number.

Federal Hill

Median Feb. 2018 – $247,000; price per sq. ft. – $174; days on market – 90

Median Feb. 2017 – $384,000; price per sq. ft. – $237; days on market – 29

Highest Median in last 12 Months: $384,000 (Feb. 2017); days on market – 29

Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. in last 12 Months: $247 (Oct. 2017); days on market – 51

Otterbein

Median Feb. 2018 – $496,000; price per sq. ft. – $255; days on market – 43

Median Feb. 2017 – $288,000; price per sq. ft.– $224; days on market – 90

Highest Median in last 12 Months: $496,000 (Feb. 2018); days on market – 43

Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. in last 12 Months: $255 (Feb. 2018); days on market – 43

South Baltimore Neighborhood

Median Feb. 2018 – $250,000; price per sq. ft. – $215; days on market – 49

Median Feb. 2017 – $266,000; price per sq. ft. – $193; days on market – 83

Highest Median in last 12 Months: $313,000 (Aug. 2017); days on market – 22

Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. in last 12 Months: $224 (May 2017); days on market – 22

Federal Hill South/Riverside

Median Feb. 2018 – $279,000; price per sq. ft. – $225; days on market – 50

Median Feb. 2017 – $310,000; price per sq. ft. – $222; days on market – 29

Highest Median in last 12 Months: $327,000 (June 2017); days on market – 28

Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. in last 12 Months: $253 (July 2017); days on market – 28

Locust Point

Median Feb. 2018 – $425,000; price per sq. ft . – $276; days on market – 71

Median Feb. 2017 – $360,000; price per sq. ft. – $255; days on market – 51

Highest Median in last 12 Months: $425,000 (Feb. 2018); days on market – 71

Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. in last 12 Months: $276 (Jan. and Feb. 2018); days on market – 40 & 71

Hollins Market

Median Feb. 2018 – $52,000; price per sq. ft. – $79; days on market – 39

Median Feb. 2017 – $87,000; price per sq. ft. – $77; days on market – 55

Highest Median in last 12 Months: $105,000 (Sept. 2017); days on market – 63

Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. in last 12 Months: $79 (Feb. 2018); days on market – 39

Pigtown 

Median Feb. 2018 – $142,000; price per sq. ft. – $117; days on market – 42

Median Feb. 2017 – $91,000; price per sq. ft. – $73; days on market – 46

Highest Median in last 12 Months: $147,000 (July 2017); days on market – 49

Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. in last 12 Months: $119 (July and Nov. 2017); days on market – 49 & 38

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/26/a-look-at-south-baltimore-real-estate-market-stats-3/

Federal Hill and Locust Point Announce Light City Displays and Events

Both Federal Hill and Locust Point are Neighborhood Lights partners for the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts’ (BOPA) Light City 2018.

In Federal Hill, businesses will be displaying artwork created by local kids. Federal Hill Main Street (FHMS), artists from Future Makers, and BOPA have been collaborating on workshops in neighborhood classrooms and community centers where kids create artwork to be displayed in local Federal Hill businesses. The pieces of artwork are life-size photographic portraits of Federal Hill community members. The pieces will be mounted in framed boxes that are designed and built for storefront windows. Current Federal Hill installation sites include Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty, Tradestone Gallery, and Chesapeake Tile.

On April 6th, FHMS in partnership with BOPA, is hosting an illuminated parade at 630pm that begins at Federal Hill Park.

After the parade, participants will gather outside FHMS’s office at 42 E. Cross St. Members of FHMS’s Board of Directors, Neighborhood Association Presidents, and other community leaders will judge participants based on certain categories and will announce the winners on stage. FHMS encourages all participants to light up by creating illuminated sculptures, homemade lanterns, stroller floats, bike floats, and their own costumes. Participants can register at fedhill.org/event/neighborhood-lights-federal-hill.

Immediately following the parade, FHMS, in partnership with the Federal Hill Hospitality and Business Associations, is hosting the Fed Hill Lights After-Party from 830pm-11pm on the unit block of east cross street on the north side Cross Street Market.

The after-party will feature Baltimore bands Outcalls and Super City. There will be drink vendors at this free-to-attend event. Local businesses will also be offering deals, specials, and extended hours.

Locust Point will have an art installation called Harbor Memory created by the XXS group featuring landscape artist, Moya Sun of China. The display will be at Under Armour’s headquarters at 1020 Hull St. The installation will run from April 6th to April 8th. About Harbor Memory from Light City:

Harbor Memory creates a sparkling wetland scenery as a representation of the Inner Harbor before its urban development. This collection of 375 fiber-optic lighted ‘plants’ is not a mere celebration of the city: it’s an invitation for individual Baltimoreans. During Neighborhood Lights, visitors are encouraged to register for one lighted plant. The plants will then be distributed to those registered addresses after the festival. The project engages with the public by cultivating a sense of ownership to each individual and their community.

Harbor Memory Rendering courtesy of XXS Group 

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/26/federal-hill-and-locust-point-announce-light-city-displays-and-events/

South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

This South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses is brought to you by Key Group at Cummings & Co. Realtors:

1523 Belt Street
Federal Hill
Price: $339,000
Tax: $6,291.76
1,124 sq. ft.
-2 BD/3 Full BA
Off Street Parking: Potential parking pad

Charming 2 bed, 3 bath Rowhome by Riverside Park. Features include: Hardwood floors throughout, open floor plan, stainless steel appliances, exposed brick, attached master bath w/ charming window seat, spacious 2nd bedroom w/ large closet, fully finished basement w/ full bath, plenty of storage space, deck off of kitchen and back bedroom, built in garden – can be removed for potential PARKING!

Open House Saturday from 11am-1pm

Now is the time to contact Jody Buck for a private tour before the home hits the market!

Jody Buck, Team Leader
Key Group of Cummings & Co. Realtors
201 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
E:  Jody@KeyGroupMD.com
C:  410-804-9597
O:  410-823-0033

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!

1218 Patapsco Street
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $290,000
1,222 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

1122 East Fort Avenue
Locust Point                                     
Price: $325,000
1,330 sq. ft.
3 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 11am-1pm

881 Ryan Street
Pigtown                                     
Price: $349,999
1,919 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

1401 Lowman Street
Locust Point                                     
Price: $409,900
1,300 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-1pm

501 HarborView Drive
HarborView – Federal Hill                                      
Price: $799,000
2,576 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

48 East Montgomery Street
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $429,000
2,000 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1513 Battery Avenue
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $319,900
1,250 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1408 Benjamin Street
Locust Point                                     
Price: $469,500
2,252 sq. ft.
4 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1419 Battery Avenue
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $374,900
1,684 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1740 Patapaco Street
South Baltimore                                      
Price: $384,900
2,396 sq. ft.
4 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

457 Grindall Street
Federal Hill                                       
Price: $645,000
2,516 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

601 North Ponte Villas #151
HarborView – Federal Hill                                       
Price: $829,000
2,929 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

527 East Fort Avenue
Federal Hill                                      
Price: $255,000
1,044 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-3pm

1310 Hull Street
Locust Point                                      
Price: $374,000
1,938 sq. ft.
2 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

34 East Heath Street
South Baltimore                                    
Price: $324,900
1,068 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1203 Battery Avenue
Federal Hill                                    
Price: $435,000
1,925 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1500 East Fort Avenue
Locust Point                                      
Price: $900,000
3,250 sq. ft.
4 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1200 Steuart Street #412
Silo Point – Locust Point                                       
Price: $439,000
1,859 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1321 Lowman Street
Locust Point                                       
Price: $499,000
2,310 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1702 Belt Street
Riverside                                       
Price: $315,000
988 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

410 East Clement Street
Federal Hill                                       
Price: $259,900
1,139 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1303 Cooksie Street
Locust Point                                      
Price: $329,900
1,704 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1327 Cooksie Street
Locust Point                                      
Price: $315,000
652 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

131 Enclave Court
Federal Hill                                       
Price: $525,000
2,225 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

22 East Henrietta Street
Federal Hill                                       
Price: $185,000
848 sq. ft.
1 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

862 Washington Boulevard
Pigtown                                       
Price: $159,900
924 sq. ft.
3 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-3pm

211 West Hill Street
Otterbein                                       
Price: $469,000
1,980 sq. ft.
2 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1327 South Hanover Street
Federal Hill                                        
Price: $399,999
2,044 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1502 Henry Street
Federal Hill                                        
Price: $399,999
2,044 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1114 Battery Avenue
Federal Hill                                        
Price: $279,000
1,040 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

115 East Montgomery Street
Federal Hill                                        
Price: $649,000
2,268 sq. ft.
4 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

106 West Fort Avenue
Federal Hill                                        
Price: $314,900
1,364 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-4pm

119 South Schroeder Street
Hollins Market                                      
Price: $149,900
1,758 sq. ft.
3 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-4pm

756 McHenry Street
Barre Circle                                      
Price: $259,000
1,344 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-4pm

1306 Carey Street
Pigtown                                       
Price: $142,000
1,144 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 3pm-5pm

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Rental Spotlight: Light-Filled Townhome with a Rooftop Deck in the Heart of Federal Hill

Sponsored Post from Staffordshire Realty: 

Welcome to Rental Spotlight where SouthBMore.com showcases unique rental properties in South Baltimore, from rowhouses to high-rise apartments.

1340 South Charles Street
Federal Hill           
Price: $1,750/month
2 BD/1.5 BA
1,500 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Rarely available 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, renovated townhouse located in the center of Federal Hill. Central A/C, dishwasher, washer/dryer, new paint, tons of natural light, ceiling fans, exposed brick, new hardwood floors, and roof-top deck!

Master bedroom upstairs has large walk-in closet and gorgeous bay windows. Comfortable open floor plan on first floor with lots of counter-top space. Stylish downstairs space can be 2nd bedroom or office suite. There is also lots of storage space in unfinished section of the basement.

Amazing location just steps away from Cross Street Market, restaurants, pubs, clubs, nightlife, and just a short walk to downtown Baltimore, waterfront, and stadiums. Half a block away from purple line Charm City Circulator bus. Easy access to I-295, I-95, I-695.

$1,750/month. Available June 1st. Possibly mid-May.

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact: 

Staffordshire Realty
108 East Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.777.5773
info@staffordshirerealty.com

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/23/rental-spotlight-light-filled-townhome-with-a-rooftop-deck-in-the-heart-of-federal-hill/

Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Whitman Coin & Collectibles at The Baltimore Convention Center: Thursday-Sunday

Reading Partners Pint Night at Diamondback Brewing: Thursday from 4pm-9pm

Oliver Brewing Co. 25 Year Anniversary Party at World of Beer – Baltimore: Thursday from 5pm-8pm

Deep Dive 002: The Future is Female at City Garage: Thursday from 530pm-930pm

Crossbar 1 Year Anniversary Party: Thursday from 6pm-9pm

On “Mother Night” by Vonnegut Baltimore at Federal Hill Main Street: Thursday from 730pm-915pm

Free Film at the Parkway: The Times of Harvey Milk: Thursday from 730pm-9pm

School of Rock at Hippodrome: Thursday-Sunday

November Project Baltimore: Friday at 630am at Patterson Park (also takes place Wednesday at 530am and 630am at Rash Field)

Kevin Hart – The Irresponsible Tour at Royal Farms Arena: Friday and Saturday at 7pm

2nd Annual Baltimore City Spring Training at Druid Hill Park: Saturday from 9am-12pm

Maryland Science Center Job Fair: Saturday from 10am-1pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

Sour Cherry Blossom Release & Live Wood Burning w/ Erin Sohlman at Oliver Brewing Company: Saturday from 11am-4pm

NCAA Lacrosse – Bucknell at Loyola: Saturday at 1pm

NCAA Lacrosse – Michigan at UMBC: Saturday at 1pm

Raven’s Roost #54 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Park: Saturday from 1pm-4pm

Navy Baseball vs. Army West Point Doubleheader at Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Sunday from 11am-4pm

Polish Easter Food Sale at Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church: Sunday from 12pm-4pm

Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade 2018 in Greektown: Sunday from 2pm-5pm

Farmers’ Markets

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Federal Hill Farmers Market at Light Street Presbyterian Church: Saturday from 130pm-4pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/22/weekend-events-around-baltimore-7/

Mid-Week Listing: Montgomery Street Home with a Large Outdoor Patio, Bonus Spaces, and Inner Harbor Views

This Mid-Week Listing is brought to you by The Conklin Merbler Team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty:

Welcome to Mid-Week Listing! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase a home on the market listed between $250,000 and $500,000.

48 East Montgomery Street
Federal Hill            
Price: $429,000
Tax: $9,260.64
2 BD/2.5
2,000 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Adjacent spots available for rent

Open House Saturday from 12pm-2pm

Wonderful contemporary Home in Federal Hill’s Historic District. Steps from Inner Harbor w/ skyline & Harbor views. 1st fl open floor plan w/ sunken LR & gorgeous dark oak floors. Two story rear atrium contributes to light & space. Functional floor plan provided by 2nd & 3rd fl BR “suites” plus den/office on each level. Granite counters in bath & kitchen. 1 YR PARKING PAID OFFERED BY OWNER.

For a showing or more info, contact The Conklin Merbler Team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty:

(443) 629-0152, (410) 727-0606 (Office)

conklinmerblerbaltimore.com

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/21/mid-week-listing-montgomery-street-home-with-a-large-outdoor-patio-bonus-spaces-and-inner-harbor-views/

Work Begins on 10 New Townhomes at the Former American Rescue Workers Property in Federal Hill

Demolition has begun at the former American Rescue Workers (ARW) property at 1401 S. Hanover St. in Federal Hill to make way for a new 10-townhome redevelopment. ARW sold the property and relocated to 3599 E. Northern Parkway in Rosemont.

The redevelopment is led by Royal Custom Homes, a partnership between Brian Chance of Chance Development and George Divel. Royal Custom Homes settled on the property at the end of October and had it under contract while working through the now-completed zoning process.

Five townhomes will face the 1400 block of S. Hanover St. and five homes will face the 1400 block of Olive St. A new alley will be built off of W. Clement St. to provide rear parking access for the homes. Homebuyers will have the option of a one- or two-car garage. Homes with a one-car garage will have a fourth bedroom on the first floor. Home with a two-car garage will have three bedrooms.

The 16 ft.-wide homes will have “really high-end” finishes and will feature three bathrooms, a rooftop deck, and a fourth-story wet bar with the option for an adjacent game room.

The homes on Hanover St. will have a traditional red brick design to match the existing homes on the block, and the homes on Olive St. will have more of a modern look with large industrial windows. Royal Custom Homes is working with architect Val Coster on the project.

Royal Custom Homes is expecting construction on the first phase of homes on Olive St. to take approximately eight months. The second phase of homes on Hanover St. will start once at least two of the initial Olive St. homes are under contract.

Royal Custom Homes is expecting to list the homes in the mid-$600,000s.

Chance told SouthBMore.com that he was attracted to the development opportunity because he used to live a few blocks away and has followed all the other development going on in South Baltimore. “We are excited about it and it should become a much better looking corner,” he said.

Royal Custom Homes also currently has a 12-townhome community under construction in Canton called Brewers Green.

Chance is additionally leading the construction of several other rowhome renovations in South Baltimore.

Rendering of the Hanover Street homes

The Olive Street homes will have a similar design to Brewer’s Green which is pictured in the renderings below

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/20/work-begins-on-10-new-townhomes-at-the-former-american-rescue-workers-property-in-federal-hill/

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 3/10/18-3/16/18:

Stadium Area/Ridgely’s Delight

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 20:00 6XX S PACA ST DRIVEWAY

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 19:30 7XX S CHARLES ST Unknown

Sharp-Leadenhall

NONE

Federal Hill

AGG. ASSLT.- HAND SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 23:34 12XX S CHARLES ST OTHER-OUTSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 16:23 9XX HARDEN CT Unknown

ROBBERY – FIREARM SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018 23:00 7XX S CHARLES ST

Federal Hill South/Riverside

BURGLARY (FORCE) MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 03:25 13XX JACKSON ST PRIVATE GARAGE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 20:00 4XX E CLEMENT ST Unknown

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 15:00 12XX BATTERY AVE Unknown

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 12:39 7XX HARVEY ST YARD, RESIDENTIAL

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 15:00 3XX E GITTINGS ST STREET

Key Highway/Inner Harbor

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 11:00 3XX LIGHT ST HOTEL/MOTEL

South Baltimore Neighborhood

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 19:00 17XX CLARKSON ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018 18:02 12XX ANDRE ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

STOLEN AUTO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 14:30 14XX ANDRE ST STREET

Pigtown

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018 00:29 11XX S CAREY ST STREET

BURGLARY (FORCE) TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 17:30 11XX WASHINGTON BLVD ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 15:21 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD Unknown

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

NONE

Hollins Market

NONE

Union Square

NONE

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/20/south-baltimore-crime-updates-75/

Kwon’s Produce Closes at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill

Kwon’s Produce has closed after 20 years of business at the Cross Street Market. Owner Young Kwon told SouthBMore.com that business has been “terrible” lately and he doesn’t want to continue to operate while construction is going on around him. “I can’t make it,” said Kwon.

Caves Valley Partners (CVP) is redeveloping the 31,800 sq. ft. Cross Street Market. It began construction last week on phase one which will tackle the middle section of the market while businesses continue to operate on the ends of the block-long market near Light St. and Charles St. The approximately $7.3-million project is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2019.

Kwon has not closed the door on a return to Cross Street Market when renovations are completed. “If they need me, I will come back,” said Kwon, who said he is keeping all options on the table and currently looking for a job.

Kwon signed a new two-year lease to stay at Cross Street Market, but said he walked away and would have to renegotiate a new deal upon a return.

Arsh Mirmiran of CVP told SouthBMore.com that Kwon’s Produce has always been a part of the plan for the redeveloped Cross Street Market.

“I love this market, it used to be the best market in the city. I hope it comes back to being the best market again,” said Kwon. “I love this neighborhood and I thank you for having me.”

There have been many tenant changes at Cross Street Market in recent months. This includes the relocation of Cross 10 Grocery to 1039 S. Charles St. and the announcement that Baltimore’s Best BBQ and Bruce Lee Wings will be leaving at the end of March. However, Bruce Lee of Bruce Lee Wings told SouthBMore.com today that he is still hoping to work out a deal to stay.

In the past year Big Jim’s closed after mutually agreeing to part ways with CVP, The Flower Shop relocated to Carroll-Camden/Pigtown, and Mondawmin Chicken and Tian’s Teriyaki closed.

All other longstanding tenants at Cross Street Market remain open.

Sundays, Smoke, Cookie Dough & Co., and Prescription Chicken and Gertie’s Yummy Yogurt Bowls opened new stalls at Cross Street Market last year.

Read SouthBMore.com’s articles detailing the different aspects of the Cross Street Market redevelopment here.

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/19/kwons-produce-closes-at-cross-street-market-in-federal-hill/

Weekend Events Around Town

The Startup Nest Social Series: Thursday from 6pm-8pm

Locust Point – Try a mile with ASA you can make a difference at Charm City Run – McHenry Row: Thursday from 615pm-715pm

City peek Sip & Swirl A Night in Italy Wine Dinner @101 Deli Bar: Thursday from 630pm-915pm

Southern District Community Relations Council Meeting: Thursday from 7pm-830pm

Harlem Globetrotters at the UMBC Event Center: Thursday from 7pm-10pm

November Project Baltimore: Friday at 630am at Patterson Park (also takes place Wednesday at 530am and 630am at Rash Field)

Order&Chaos Latte Art Seminar + Throwdown: Friday from 4pm-730pm

Grandparent’s Day on St. Patrick’s Day at Irish Railroad Workers Museum: Saturday from 11am-1pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

2nd Annual St. Paddy’s Day Block Party at Delia Foley’s: Saturday from 12pm-2pm

Green Patio with The Blatant Eighties at Mother’s Federal Hill Grille: Saturday from 2pm-6pm

SoPatrick’s Day Party at Southern Provisions: Saturday from 130pm-2am

Guy Fieri’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party: Saturday from 2pm-8pm

St. Patrick’s Day Bingo at  Transfiguration Catholic Community Ladies of Charity and Senior Groups: Saturday from 630pm-830pm

Farmers’ Markets

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Federal Hill Farmers Market at Light Street Presbyterian Church: Saturday from 130pm-4pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

via http://www.southbmore.com/2018/03/15/weekend-events-around-town-222/

Yes, Hammerjacks is really reopening. Demolition on the Baltimore entertainment venue starts in April.

Kevin Butler and Andy Hotchkiss hear it all the time: “When’s Hammerjacks reopening? Is it really happening?”

“I get it, dude. There’s nobody who wants to open this thing more so than Kevin and I,” Hotchkiss said with a laugh inside a Federal Hill bar on Wednesday. “Sometimes things take longer...

via http://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-fe-hammerjacks-update-20180314-story.html