Morrell Park, Baltimore: homes and rentals

Where Morrell Park is

The neighborhood is bounded by I-95 on the north, Caton Avenue on the west and the CSX tracks on the south. Hollins Ferry Road, the B&O tracks and the Gwynns Falls form the east side.^[1]

The land was part of the Carroll family's 1732 "Georgia" tract that became Mount Clare.^[1]

Housing stock

Most homes are rowhouses, with some duplexes and detached houses.^[1][2]

Citywide, half of all homes are attached and the median year built is 1947.^[3]

Getting around

• I-95 runs along the northern edge, and MTA bus route 36 serves the neighborhood.^[1]
• Washington Boulevard runs through the area toward Pigtown and downtown.^[4]

Before you buy or rent here

• Every rental that is not owner-occupied, including a single rowhome, needs a Baltimore City rental license as well as yearly property registration. The license takes a passing inspection by a Maryland-licensed home inspector registered with the city (or a passing Section 8 inspection) plus the lead certificate number for each unit.^[5][6][7]
• Since January 1, 2026, city rental licenses last two years and do not transfer when a home is sold. A buyer who keeps a rental needs a new license within 60 days, and the license number has to appear on the lease and in ads.^[8]
• Renting out a home built before 1978? It must be registered with the Maryland Department of the Environment and brought up to the lead risk-reduction standard, with a passing lead-dust test, before each new tenant moves in.^[9][10][11]
• A deed can't be recorded in the city without a lien certificate. It costs $55, takes about seven business days and is generally good for 45 days, and any open liens on it have to be paid in full before the transfer records.^[12][13]

Public schools: Baltimore City Public Schools. Check any address with the city's school enrollment guide, which links the City Schools zoned-school locator.

Parks and landmarks

• The Gwynns Falls on the east side carries the Gwynns Falls Trail, which runs from the Inner Harbor through Carroll Park to Leakin Park.^[1][14]

Our work in Morrell Park

SW Property Management manages and leases 1728 Spence Street, a three-bedroom townhouse here.

• 1728 Spence St - Morrell Park, 3-bedroom townhouse, $1,795/month (managed by SW Property Management)