Name: Ashburton
Address: Baltimore

About the neighborhood

Ashburton offers convenient access to multiple transportation options, including a nearby Metro Subwaylink station and bus lines, making commuting straightforward. The neighborhood features nearby businesses and restaurants on Dolfield Avenue, providing a variety of dining and shopping options. Educational institutions are within easy reach, adding to the area’s appeal. Quiet streets contribute to the neighborhood’s calm atmosphere, and numerous green spaces in neighboring areas are readily accessible for outdoor activities. The housing stock primarily consists of spacious single detached homes built mostly before the 1960s, providing a distinctive character and comfortable living environments throughout this welcoming community.

Characteristics

Transportation

No matter the mode of transportation, it is moderately easy to move around in Ashburton. Traveling as a pedestrian is reasonably feasible for house buyers in Ashburton; running day-to-day errands is easy without the use of a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. It is also easy to commute by bike in this neighborhood. With West Cold Spring Station (Metro) on the Metro Subwaylink, and around 10 nearby bus lines, homeowners can count on public transit to navigate this part of the city. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in Ashburton. Parking is generally easy.

Services

It is a rather short distance to access primary as well as high schools from anywhere in Ashburton. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of eating, property owners in Ashburton will welcome that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short distance away. Moreover, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, for example along Dolfield Avenue.

Character

Ashburton has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this part of Baltimore is not known for its lively atmosphere, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located a short distance away. The noise levels in Ashburton are low, as the streets are generally reasonably calm, although that is not the case close to the railway line. It is very easy to get to parks in the neighborhood since there are about 20 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Car friendly6.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.2

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants6.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.2

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance