Looking to live in Dundalk- Charlesmont area-- need advice (Essex: condos, crime)

[ebowers83]

I am currently looking at a house in the Charlesmont neighborhood in dundalk, located on Charlesmont Road. I've been doing a lot of research around Dundalk, looking through neighborhoods since I am picky about moving into a crappy/crime ridden neighborhood. So far I've checked out Eastfield, Stanbrook, Southbrook, Merritt Homes, and now Charlesmont. A few friends of mine have family that lives in the neighborhood who say it's a nice place to live. But I'm always welcoming others opinions. The reason I choose dundalk because it's closer to my work than Essex (I commute to AA county) and it's in my price range. I want a brick townhome which are affordable in dundalk, not to mention, less maintenance than a single house. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[chipperi]

You are actually looking close to my Home Town. Try Edgemere/Sparrows Point there are some condos apts being built down there and you will have easy access to 695 near the base of the Key Bridge to commute to AA Co.

[ebowers83]

Thanks for the advice. But I would rather not live in a Condo since there are condo fees. I just want to make sure that the neighborhood is safe and not sketchy.