Welcome to one of Baltimore’s best hidden gems! Seton Hill combines historic rowhouse charm with downtown convenience. Anchored by downtown Baltimore’s largest open green space, St. Mary’s Park, our neighborhood offers an unbeatable location within walking distance of Mount Vernon, the Bromo Arts District, and the UMB BioPark campus.
Seton Hill is an area rich in architectural, religious, and African-American history. Not only is it one of Baltimore’s oldest intact row house neighborhoods, it’s officially a national and local historic district. Check out this Five Minute History video to learn more!
Why Choose Seton Hill?
- Location: We’re just steps from world-class cultural institutions like the Walters Art Museum, and the Hippodrome Theater. Easy access to local dining staples like Trinacria, & Lexington Market. We’re right next to a light rail stop for easy transit access to get anywhere else in the city.
- Nature: St. Mary’s Park serves can be your front yard. We host community gatherings, fitness classes, and monthly clean-ups.
- Architecture: A designated local and national historic district featuring 19th-century brick rowhouses, tree-lined streets, and historic tax-credit potential for homeowners.
- Community: We are a tight-knit neighborhood where we actively maintain green spaces, organize events, and advocate for neighborhood development.
Who we are
The Seton Hill Association (SHA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community organization that works year-round to enhance community life, protect historic infrastructure, and foster neighbor connection. We host community events and work with government representatives, businesses, and institutional leaders to further the cause of a diverse, beautiful, and vibrant community. The Association is led by a volunteer board, whose members are elected annually by Association members.
Over the past 30 years, the SHA has engaged in a plethora of projects! Recent activities include:
- Weekly yoga in the park
- Monthly neighborhood clean ups
- Native plant giveaways and tree plantings (with more than 100 trees planted so far!)
- Annual pumpkin painting party
- Seasonal movies in the park
- Building a community garden
Join us!
The Seton Hill Association meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:30-8:30pm. Meetings are hybrid, held on Zoom and in the building in St. Mary’s Park (the building doesn’t have an address, but is located across from 546 Saint Mary Street). Find out more about how you can help the association on the Membership FAQ page
As a small non-profit and volunteer-led neighborhood association, your dues are crucial for keeping us going! Click here to register as a member.
Please contact the Association with any ideas, comments, or concerns about our neighborhood, and we hope that you will become part of our organization. We are your advocates, and we’re here to help!
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