An area rich in religious, Afro-American and architectural history, Seton Hill was designated, in 1968, as an Historic and Architectural Preservation District of Baltimore City and in 1975, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Seton Hill is architecturally significant as one of Baltimore’s earliest intact rowhouse neighborhoods. This residential area of mixed economics and mixed ethnicities is bordered by small shops and convenience stores. Seton Hill is among the most stable residential communities within the downtown area with some residents living here as long as 20 years. Seton Hill is an ideal choice for downtown living for a wide range of lifestyles.

Seton Hill attractions include:

• Mother Seton House - once home to America’s first native-born Saint
• Old Saint Mary’s Chapel - dramatic example of Neo-Gothic architecture
• Orchard Street Church - one of the oldest black churches, beautifully restored
• St. Mary’s Park - site of the first seminary in the U.S. and Baltimore’s first university; it now provides acres of natural serenity tucked into a bustling downtown landscape.

Seton Hill is served by numerous MTA bus lines, the Light Rail, and the Metro Subway and is within close proximity to Walter’s Art Gallery, Washington Monument, Enoch Pratt Main Library, Lexington Market, Trinacria’s Italian Market, Arena Players, Baltimore Symphony, University of Maryland and University of Baltimore.

Over a hundred 2 to 3 story rowhouses in the Federal and Victorian style were built between 1800 and 1850, most restored or renovated. This eclectic mix of small to large residences, many with original wooden floors, marble mantels and spiral staircases contrasts with the newer townhouses and apartments with their modern conveniences also found within Seton Hill.