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Explore Overlea

A charming Baltimore neighborhood

Invested Residents

Keeping Overlea safe and beautiful.

Historic Properties

Overlea features real estate of all kinds, as early as the late 1800s.

Fullerton Fireworks Are Back for 2022!

Join us once again as the Fullerton Fireworks display is back! Click for more details!

Black Lives Matter

The Overlea Community Association stands with the Black community in Baltimore and nationwide. We stand against police brutality.

Environmental Human Rights Amendment

Current and former leaders from our State are drawing attention to a bill before the General Assembly to create a State constitutional amendment to protect the right to a healthful environment in Maryland

Congratulations Tom Brocht

Long time Overlea resident Tom Brocht, an avid walker and bicyclist, has accepted the appointment by Councilwoman Cathy Bevins.

The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)

Over the years, the OCA has established valuable ties to this historical institution. Overlea is fortunate to have this world-renowned school in our community.

Community Commitment - Sippel Electric

Casper G. Sippel Inc. has been an Overlea institution since 1923. Casper started his business, with his wife Christina at his side, almost 100 years ago.

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The History of Overlea

The community of Overlea, which means “over the meadows,” started in the late 1800’s. Numerous parcels of high-lying farmland were eventually subdivided into homesites. The Belair Road carline, which originally ended at Kenwood Avenue, made this area very attractive to potential buyers that wanted a country setting with access to city amenities The majority of streets are named after trees. Learn More