• Ashburton has been home to Baltimore’s African-American political and social activism since the early 1950’s. The neighborhood of stately, single-family, detached residences is the home of former mayors as well as multiple city and state delegates. 

• Location: Boundaries are Cold Spring Lane to the north, Liberty Heights Ave to the south,  Wabash Ave., Belle Ave., Dolfield Ave, Sequoia Ave. and Wabash Ave. (again) to the east and Callaway Ave. to the west.

• Housing Style:  Ashburton residents enjoy living among beautiful architecture, well-kept landscaping, and gorgeous tree-lined streets. Ashburton is exemplified by its quiet atmosphere. Ashburton is a designated Historic District with single detached homes, duplexes and townhouses. About three-quarters of the properties in the neighborhood are occupied by homeowners.

• As a Healthy Neighborhoods community, residents and potential residents have access to funding incentives available to purchase and preserve their homes. Ashburton is one of Baltimore’s Healthy Neighborhoods communities, and welcomes you to live, play, and grow!

• Education: Ashburton is surrounded by many institutions of learning:
• Elementary: Hilton Elementary School #21, #87, Liberty Elementary School #64
• Elementary/Middle School: Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School
• Middle: William H. Lemmel Middle School
• High Schools: Forest Park High School
• Higher Education: Baltimore City Community College, Coppin State University

• Police Department: Northwestern District: 5271 Reisterstown Rd.
• Fire Department: 3906 Liberty Heights Ave.
• Enoch Pratt Library: Forest Park Branch 3023 Garrison Blvd.
• Medical Facilities: Sinai Hospital; Garwyn, and Kernan Medical Centers.
• Houses of Worship: Liberty Grace Church, Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Heritage United Church of Christ
• Housing Services: Garwyn Oaks Northwest Housing Resource Center offers homeownership education, counseling, information about the neighborhood and properties for sale, and access to housing resources to purchase, renovate and/or preserve one’s home, including the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative* which provides special programs for those residing or desiring to purchase in Garwyn Oaks. You can contact us at 410-947-0084 and www.go-northwesthrc.org

• Shopping: Ashburton residents experience convenient shopping at Mondawmin Mall, which provides a variety of large stores, small shops and services (clothing, food, and personal services). Aldi’s food market is nearby. Residents are also a short drive away from Reisterstown Road and Security Square Malls. Access to major roadways make downtown and suburban malls and stores at Towson, Owings Mills, Columbia, Arundel Mills, and Route 40 stores convenient for one’s shopping needs as well.

• Transportation Information: Ashburton is well-suited for those who travel by foot; many daily needs are convenient to meet by walking. The nearest supermarket in Ashburton is typically only a short walk away. Biking in Ashburton is easy, including a good number of hills to challenge more ambitious cyclists. Ashburton’s cycling network is large and welcomes newcomers. The commute to and from Ashburton is very convenient. Ashburton is only a few minutes from major highways I- 40, 83, 70, 695 and 95. The Metro Stations (Mondawmin, Coldspring & Rogers Ave stations) and the light rail system (North Ave) are a short distance away, providing access to a number of bus lines as well. A short commute will get you to downtown, the Penn and West Baltimore train stations, and Thurgood Marshall-BWI Airport.

• Parks & Recreation: Ashburton is convenient to  Hanlon Park, Gwynn Falls Walking Watershed Trails and Druid Hill Park. Other recreational resources are Forest Park Golf Course,  the Maryland Zoo, and Carrie Murray Outward Bound Center, which provide biking, hiking, and walking trails, tennis courts, golf course, and open green space – a variety of fun, recreation and relaxation for everyone.

• Ashburton is represented by the Ashburton Area Association.

Like what you see? learn more about this great community!
• Visit our list of available homes for sale in Ashburton here.  • Take a virtual visit to Ashburton here on Google maps.
• Download the Healthy Neighborhoods flyer here.