The Frank
2500 Insulator Dr,
Baltimore, MD 21230
$1,875 - $4,785 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
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Penn North Plaza
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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
1520 W North Ave,
Baltimore,
MD
21217
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 | - | $1,428 |
| 1 Bedroom | $925 | $1,487 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 | $1,616 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $1,885 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| 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
Public High School
Grades 9-12
663 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
29 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.0 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.7 mi |
Walkability Near Penn North Plaza
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
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Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Penn North Plaza.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Penn North Plaza has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Druid Hill Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.4 mi |
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
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Drive: | 7 min | 1.5 mi |
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B&O Railroad Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Maryland Space Grant Consortium Observatory
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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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1520 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217