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RIVERSIDE
A family neighborhood, where stoop-sitting is a social event
When they’ve outgrown their cherished but noisy Federal Hill, many young professionals head a few blocks south to Riverside, where long-time resi- dents have been living the good life for years. Riverside is justifiably proud of its highly rated Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle School. Nearby Francis Scott Key is another public elementary and middle school, with brand-new STEM classrooms and strong community involvement. At the center of it all is Leone Riverside Park, with ball fields, basketball courts, a playground, and a public outdoor swimming pool. Stoop-sitting with neighbors is popular on evenings and weekends.
Home styles: Brick rowhouses, mostly built in the early 1900s, with park- ing pads in the back.
Walk To: Anything in Federal Hill or Locust Point — Ft. McHenry, Southside Marketplace, Harris Teeter at McHenry Row — plus the park. You can catch the free Downtown Circulator bus on both Light Street and Key Highway.
Home Prices: In recent years, the median price in this popular neighbor- hood has climbed to $319,000.
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