Penn North Plaza

1520 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217

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About Penn North Plaza

Thanks for visiting Penn North Plaza in Baltimore, MD. This property is situated at 1520 W. North Ave in the 21217 area of Baltimore. The leasing staff is ready for you to come see our property. So get a head start on your move. Contact or stop by Penn North Plaza to see available floor plans!

Penn North Plaza is an apartment community located in Baltimore City County and the 21217 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Baltimore City Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Elevator

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
Neighborhood

The neighborhood of Penn North lies between Druid Hill Park and West North Avenue, with Coppin State University just to the west and Jones Falls to the east. Situated less than three miles northwest of Downtown Baltimore, Penn North provides residents with a charming home environment within minutes of exciting amenities. Penn North’s streets are lined with large brick townhomes and apartment buildings, many of which are available for rent.

The artsy neighborhood consists mostly of residential properties, allowing for a quieter atmosphere than nearby Downtown Baltimore, which is easily accessible via the Metro Subwaylink. The expansive Druid Hill Park provides plenty of lush green space for outdoor activities, while Mondawmin Mall is brimming with retail delights.

Learn more about living in Penn North 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Penn North Baltimore, MD
Studio - $1,405
1 Bedroom $922 $1,477
2 Bedrooms $981 $1,609
3 Bedrooms - $1,877
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Penn North Plaza is within 18 minutes or 1.0 mile from Coppin State University. It is also near Maryland Inst. College of Art and University of Baltimore.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
425 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
157 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
339 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
663 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
29 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Baltimore include Penn-North, located 0.0 mile from Penn North Plaza. Penn North Plaza is near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 11.7 miles or 22 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.0 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 17 min 6.7 mi
Drive: 17 min 6.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Drive: 22 min 11.7 mi

Walkability Near Penn North Plaza

Very Walkable
89
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
83
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
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0
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Penn North Plaza.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Penn North Plaza has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Druid Hill Park
Drive: 6 min 1.4 mi
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Drive: 7 min 1.5 mi
B&O Railroad Museum
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Maryland Space Grant Consortium Observatory
Drive: 8 min 2.2 mi
Penn North Plaza has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, and The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Penn North Plaza has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus which is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 35 min 19.9 mi
Penn North Plaza is 19.9 miles and a 35 minute drive from Fort George Meade.

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