Mayfield truly is "a hamlet in the heart of town." Enter its broad, tree-lined streets and you're sure to see neighbors chatting in their yards and children everywhere you look. Springtime brings a burst of color from the neighborhood's many azaleas, daffodils and dogwood trees. With its suburban feel, this urban neighborhood is still just 15 minutes from the Inner Harbor, Fells Point/Canton, and Baltimore's art and theater districts in Mt. Vernon. Likewise, Mayfield is a short drive to most of Baltimore's largest employers. Many of Mayfield's homes date from the 1930s. Mayfield is bordered on the south by Clifton Park and a municipal golf course and to the north by Herring Run Park. Its western border is Lake Montebello. Main access roads are Harford Road, Belair Road and Erdman Avenue.

The neighborhood has five churches of different denominations within its boundaries. Mayfield is a diverse neighborhood with many young families. Professions among residents are varied as well and include: law, medical research, education, music, independent business owner, sales, and law enforcement.

Zip Code: 21213 and 21218

Description

This area is a prized location with schools, churches, and shopping centers in close proximity. Ten minutes away are Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University, two of the largest private employers in the city.

Neighborhood Highlights

Lake Montebello, Mothers' Garden, Clifton Park Golf Course, beautiful neighborhood azaleas and dogwood trees, St. Matthew Church has an original round level Tiffany stained glass window, one of only 7 in the world and hosts a yearly neighborhood block party.

Types of Houses

Mayfield prides itself in maintaining beautiful, architecturally diverse home and gardens. The styles range from colonial mansions, Victorians, 1930's style single family homes, to the graceful Tudor and colonial style duplexes and brick row homes with white marble steps. Homes are built of stone, stucco, wood and brick and include unique exterior features. Most homes have spacious yet manageable landscaped lots that provide privacy and comfort. Inside, homes contain architectural features like hardwood inlaid floors, stained glass windows, and spacious rooms. Click here and come take a look at some of Baltimore's finest places to live.

Parks

Clifton Park to the South
Herring Run Park to the North
Lake Montebello to the West


History

See the article on the "Historic Architecture of Mayfield". Also see the "History of Mayfield".