Of all the houses I looked at last Sunday, I revisited two this week. Of the two, the one that I like is located on Scott Street. This street is located just west of M&T Bank Stadium, and it is just a short walk away from the stadium. The area is definitely in transition, but the street itself seems to be quiet and calm. The specific house I am looking at can be seen here.
The house is nothing terribly extravagant. It has recently been redone. It is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath rowhome. There is a little sunroom behind the kitchen that can be used as an office. The basement is full, but unfinished. The kitchen is a nice size, and the appliances are good quality. The countertop is formica/laminate–nothing fancy but definitely serviceable (and upgradeable). It has central air conditioning, and the first floor has a cherry hardwood floor. There is a concrete pad as a yard, and if you look out the back window you can see the stadium. The house is in my price range as well.
The neighborhood surrounding the house is getting lots of work. Many homes have been redone in the block, and there are a few rehabs getting done. That said, the one thing I cannot get over is the amenities that surround me. I get the impression that the neighborhood is perhaps another year away from getting those shops, restaurants, and bars that I have grown accustomed to in Federal Hill and South Baltimore. I have really enjoyed popping out for a cup of coffee or a good brunch at Spoons, grabbing a beer at Captain Larry’s, and getting some good sushi at Nichiban. All of these places are within walking distance of where I currently live.
I don’t see that yet in Washington Village/Pigtown. There is lots of activity on Washington Boulevard, but I don’t see those things I am used to. Maybe I am being short-sighted, as the location has lots of potential. I suppose I desire something near a place with a bit more activity and vibrancy. I don’t want the activity to be of the bad kind, but I know that in the city I won’t be able to completely avoid it. Also, the neighborhood is not that far from my current one, and I think that might be jading me slightly. The bottom line is that I like this house, but I don’t have that voice screaming at me to buy this house now.
So, the end of this long rambling post is to gauge the current blogging denizens of Washington Village/Pigtown as to where things are going. What is coming in the neighborhood? Is there going to be a coffee house (Yeah, I know it sounds a bit trifling, but I like taking a walk and getting a decent cup of joe in the hood)? What else is around that one can enjoy themselves at? I know of the Yabba Pot, but if I want to enjoy something non-vegan, where do you go?
I have to give kudos to the police for their presence on the 700 block of Carroll, too! I can name few things things that I enjoy seeing less than a dealer get cuffed and stuffed into the back of a sqaud car.
FYI – One of my neighbors is setting up a Pigtown Happy Hour soon…I’ll keep you posted.
I have to give kudos to the police for their presence on the 700 block of Carroll, too! I can name few things things that I enjoy seeing less than a dealer get cuffed and stuffed into the back of a sqaud car.
FYI – One of my neighbors is setting up a Pigtown Happy Hour soon…I’ll keep you posted.
Still going strong on this post.
Bubbles: Drop me a line on that Happy Hour. It needs to happen.
Still going strong on this post.
Bubbles: Drop me a line on that Happy Hour. It needs to happen.
We’re going to attempt to work a deal with Patrick’s of Pratt tomorrow evening…I should have the details soon.
We’re going to attempt to work a deal with Patrick’s of Pratt tomorrow evening…I should have the details soon.
Ok, so the happy hour at Patrick’s right? No…my neighbor wrote 2 emails to the owners and received no response. We’re hoping that the place on Paca will open soon, do you happen to know anything about that?
I would give J. Patrick’s a call, Bubbles. I just saw Pat and his wife at the Pigtown Festival this weekend, so I know they are around.
Ok, so the happy hour at Patrick’s right? No…my neighbor wrote 2 emails to the owners and received no response. We’re hoping that the place on Paca will open soon, do you happen to know anything about that?
I would give J. Patrick’s a call, Bubbles. I just saw Pat and his wife at the Pigtown Festival this weekend, so I know they are around.
So I just came across this blog when looking up info on Pigtown Neighborhood Cleanups. I have worked in Pigtown with Habitat for Humanity for the last two years and it is cool to see that there are lots of people invested outside of non profits. Keep picking up trash and keeping an eye out on your block! It makes a huge difference!
So I just came across this blog when looking up info on Pigtown Neighborhood Cleanups. I have worked in Pigtown with Habitat for Humanity for the last two years and it is cool to see that there are lots of people invested outside of non profits. Keep picking up trash and keeping an eye out on your block! It makes a huge difference!