Overlea

Location

The neighborhood of Overlea is located in Northeast Baltimore. The main street is Belair Road (US Rt#1, which runs from Maine to Florida). There is public transit within easy reach. The #15 and #55 busline.  Overlea is 5 miles from the Inner Harbor. Overlea has easy access to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695,Exit #32). Exit #33 is Interstate (I-95), which runs parallel to Belair Road. The main east-west street is Northern Parkway.

Zip Code: 21206

Description

Overlea is a streetcar suburb sited on rolling hills overlooking downtown Baltimore. It is an established neighborhood on a grid street pattern. Lovely homes with Charm, Character, and Convenience on quiet side streets. Lot sizes generally are 50x150.There are double or even triple lot size yards. Many have garages in the rear. 

History

Belair Road was originally the Baltimore & Jerusalem Turnpike dating to the 1700's. As Baltimore grew, farms along Belair Road were sold and neighborhoods were developed.

Baltimore City incorporated and annexed areas of Baltimore County several times. The last annex

was 1918. Many streets and even houses lie within both jurisdictions.