Overlea Baltimore

Overlea is an exquisite neighborhood located in Northeast Baltimore. It is conveniently located near the Inner harbor. It is easily accessible from the Baltimore Beltway. The important street in this locality is Belair Road and there are frequent public transport services to reach the locality easily. Overlea is a friendly suburb situated on the rolling hills, which overlook the downtown Baltimore. It is established on a grid street pattern and you can see beautiful homes in this neighborhood. The streets are calm and neat. This is an ideal locality, if you want to lead a serene lifestyle. The homes in Overlea Baltimore have double or triple lot size yards and garages in the rear.

History of Overlea:

The main street Belair road was actually a turnpike dated 1700s. When the city of Baltimore started developing, the farms in the Belair road were sold. Consequently, various neighborhoods were established here. Overlea was annexed to the Baltimore County in early 20th century.

In the past, the majority of Overlea residents were German, Irish and Black or African Americans. This place was originally referred to as the Lange's Farm.

Attractions:

Overlea Baltimore is an exciting place to settle. It boasts of ample attractions. First Mariner Arena is located just seven miles from Overlea. American Dime Museum is another inspiring place situated 6.32 miles away from Overlea. Baltimore Maritime museum that brings life to the history of American Naval power can be reached within few minutes from this neighborhood. Canton Waterfront Park is yet another awesome attraction near Overlea. You can enjoy fishing or simply sitting on the deck and enjoy the cool sea breeze.

Residential properties in Overlea:

If you want to invest in residential properties, it is quite common that you expect the locality to be friendly, clean and safe. You can find all these qualities in Overlea Baltimore. You can choose from the varied house types, ranging from single family homes to condominiums. If you want a spacious home, you can get various options in Overlea. The large homes in this neighborhood comprise of four bedrooms and three baths. You can also find formal dining room, living room and sitting room in these homes. The spacious master bedroom with private balcony lets you enjoy ultimate relaxation. Almost all the homes are situated on a large lot, which includes deck, patio, trees/shrub, lawn, shed, fenced yard, landscape, front porch and courtyard. The lot sizes are generally 50x150

The town homes in Overlea Baltimore are great for a pleasurable living. These town homes seamlessly blend the traditional techniques and modern amenities. You can also find resale homes Most of these homes feature new windows, hardwood floor and updated kitchen.

The average estimated value of detached homes in Overlea Baltimore is $310,978, as per 2007 report. The average estimated value of town homes or attached units is $76,926 and two unit structures is $48, 332. Overlea homes are not only beautiful, but they also have great value. Most of the residents in this neighborhood belong to working class and you can lead a safe and secure way of living here.

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