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fre_d_dy t1_j9txrx1 wrote

At your price point you could look at some smaller rowhomes in Remington or Hampden, 2bd 1ba 1000sqft will sell in the 180-200k sort of range.

Probably more in the $200-250k range, there’s some similar houses in Upper Fells/Highland Town.

But certainly spend time getting to know an area and the city as a whole before you commit to buying a house. Nothing wrong with renting to get to know an area, and make sure it’s a place you want to stay for at least 5 years.

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Wolfman3 t1_j9uakjq wrote

Move-in ready at $200k in Hampden? Lol, no — maybe 10+ years ago.

Houses in Hampden typically go for $350k+ and so many of them are shitty quick flips with gray everything from the laminate floors to the kitchen cabinets.

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MyOwnMuse0708 OP t1_j9uefff wrote

Good to know. I am approved for 350k+ but I am currently rent poor. Don’t want to be house poor too.

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baltimorecalling t1_j9v3cou wrote

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4230-Evans-Chapel-Rd-Baltimore-MD-21211/36479517_zpid/

This is in my neighborhood. Same housing stock, although the layout is a bit different in this one. We paid $235 for ours in 2021. This one seems like a bargain at $180.

Walking distance to the light rail, 95 bus. Either of those should get you to the MARC.

I love the neighborhood, too. Super quiet, yet close to a lot of things.

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TaterTotz8 t1_j9ubcet wrote

Hampden is a no go for move in ready under 200. If it is move in ready it will be more like 800sq ft…and still need some work. And on the far west side of falls in the areas that I’m not sure a young county woman will feel safe in. Medfield may have some options, but walkability severely drops.

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kittycatcate t1_j9ulpkk wrote

I bought a small house on the west side of falls when I was 24. Never felt unsafe there. It was great. It’s more green than the east side of falls. I had a huge backyard that had beautiful sunset views over tv hill.

Owning can be expensive. You might get hit with a repair that could be thousands of dollars, so you have to be prepared for that. You need a bigger emergency fund.

Ultimately buying young worked out for me. I had a lot of equity in the home when I ultimately sold, but naturally with all investments YMMV.

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dizzy_centrifuge t1_j9ud9tn wrote

Maybe a few years ago. Prices in the livable parts of the city have gone up dramatically the 2 years. Currently, 1000 sqft in Hampden,Remington,Charles Village, etc. is gonna run you around 300k

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fre_d_dy t1_j9ueklb wrote

300k is definitely the norm. But there’s a reasonable looking 2bd 900sqft for 180k listed up above Wine Source and Hampden, and similar sized houses in Remington have gone for $175-$200k in the last couple months.

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MyOwnMuse0708 OP t1_j9uek5i wrote

Doable but would make me housepoor! I need to think more about it! Thanks for the advice!

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dizzy_centrifuge t1_j9vcb3d wrote

I'm not recommending you to buy a house above your rwnge just adding to the conversation about housing prices in those neighborhoods. I'm assuming you have a sufficient down payment for the price range you mentioned. You may be better suited renting a room or cheaper apartment and adding to your savings. With interest rates where they are, it might make sense to wait for rates to come down in the next 2-3 years as it could save you a significant amount in the long run of it's a place you plan to live in for 10+ years

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MyOwnMuse0708 OP t1_j9u0vai wrote

Thanks for the recommendations! I’ll check those neighborhoods out.

And thanks for the other advice! I am pretty sure I will want to stay as Baltimore hits every location requirement I was looking for and I’ve been on the search for a while! Thanks!

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