If you're a retiree searching for a place to live in the mid-Atlantic region, be sure to consider Baltimore real estate. This Maryland city has dozens of unique neighborhoods that put an incredible array of restaurants, entertainment venues and practical amenities at your doorstep. Once you've explored major Baltimore attractions, such as the National Aquarium, Camden Yards or the Maryland Science Center, you'll find major attractions in nearby cities like Washington, DC, and Philadelphia are close enough for a day trip. Homes for sale in Baltimore, MD, include cozy condominiums, historic row houses and single-family residences with space for the grandkids. Use Movoto Real Estate to find a Baltimore neighborhood that fits your retirement lifestyle.
Mount Vernon is the best place to live in Baltimore if you love fine arts and live theater. Homes in the area include both row houses and condominiums, like this three-bedroom unit with amazing interior woodwork and a modern gourmet kitchen in a Beaux Arts building right on Mount Vernon Place.
The neighborhood is close to both the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Opera Company, as well as art and performance venues like the Walters Art Museum and Center Stage. There are also plenty of restaurant and shopping options in Mount Vernon, and the University of Maryland Medical Center is right next door. You'll also find it easy to reach other parts of the city or the rest of the country when you live here. The city's light rail and free circulator bus both run through the neighborhood, and nearby Penn Station offers convenient access to Amtrak's national rail service.
If you enjoy the outdoors but don't want to give up access to urban attractions, check out Cockeysville. By car, this northernmost suburban Baltimore neighborhood is about 25 minutes from downtown Baltimore, but I-83 offers quick access to attractions in the metro area. Not big on driving? That's okay, because light rail service can also take you right into the city.
Cockeysville is home to lots of outdoor amenities, including Oregon Ridge Park and the Fox Hollow Golf Course. You'll also find an excellent selection of local restaurants and stores along York Road. If you prefer your shopping in concentrated doses, head to Hunt Valley Towne Centre, which is anchored by Wegman's, a gourmet grocery store. The neighborhood is also close to the Maryland State Fairgrounds, which hosts numerous special events, festivals and concerts throughout the year.
Cockeysville offers a mix of home styles, including single-family homes, townhouses and Broadmead, a retirement community with a beautiful 94-acre rural campus on the north edge of Cockeysville. It offers independent, assisted and comprehensive care options.
You'll always find things to do in Baltimore when you live in the Inner Harbor. This area's major attractions and a host of excellent dining and entertainment options make it a great choice if you're looking for an exciting, urban neighborhood. The Inner Harbor is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city with a Walk Score that's over 90. That puts area amenities just a short stroll from the high-rise condominiums that make up the majority of the real estate here. Most of these properties, like this 20th-floor, two-bedroom condo with hardwood floors and a renovated granite and stainless steel kitchen, include in-building amenities such as pools, fitness centers and 24-hour service desks. The free Charm City Connector bus offers quick access to destinations in other parts of Baltimore, including nearby Johns Hopkins Hospital. Local interstates I-83 and I-395 also make it easy to reach regional destinations by car.
If you enjoy variety, extra space and staying close to the action, check out Baltimore real estate in Roland Park. Homes here are primarily single-family properties and townhouses, so you'll have room for guests without giving up the conveniences offered by an urban neighborhood. Visit the stores at the Rotunda or the quaint shops in nearby Hampden, dine at local restaurants such as Petit Louis Bistro or Johnny's, or visit nearby outdoor parks and attractions like the Cylburn Arboretum, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore or Druid Hill Park. You'll also find continuing care housing available in this neighborhood. Roland Park Place combines an excellent location with a variety of personal service and medical care options.
Baltimore neighborhoods have something to offer no matter what sort of retirement lifestyle you're searching for, and local transportation options make it easy to see everything this unique city has to offer. Ask a Movoto agent to show you around the best places to live in Baltimore, Maryland, and find a neighborhood that matches your retirement needs.
