Belair-Edison

In the 1920s, the quality workmanship of the brick homes with generous front and backyards attracted many young homebuyers in the 1920’s. Most Belair-Edison’s buildings were built during the Baltimore building boom of the 1920s. According to US census data, there were only 36 dwellings built in the area before 1899 and only 102 dwellings by 1919. By 1940, when the community was officially established, there were over 1,700 dwellings in the area. The homes west of Brehms Lane are the oldest homes dating back to the early 1920’s, and the homes to the east were built in the early 1950s. These classic porch-front houses feature French doors, hardwood floors and stained-glass windows. The last homes to be built sit at the northeast corner of the community, where residents had maintained victory gardens during World War II.

Belair-Edison in Northeast Baltimore is nestled between multiple green spaces. The 300-acre Herring Run Park runs along its north side, Lake Montebello to the west and Clifton Park to the southwest. The neighborhood contains more than 6,900 porch-front, park-front and detached homes, many with yards and off-street parking. Belair-Edison is home to a revitalizing business district, grand homes, and a tight-knit community.