Baltimore City is a thriving metropolis of unique neighborhoods with South Baltimore Peninsula containing some of the city’s six most desirable neighborhoods—Federal Hill-Montgomery, Locust Point, Otterbein, Riverside, SBIC/West and Sharp Leadenhall. All six neighborhoods are just blocks away from the Inner Harbor, one of the oldest seaports in the country. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, lofts, Victorian homes, condominiums, townhomes, historic homes, and row houses. The Historic Federal Hills-Montgomery neighborhood, with picturesque buildings dating to the early 19th century, is a fascinating blend of old and new. Federal Hill Park, used as a lookout during the Civil War and the War of 1812, offers superb views of Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore. The Otterbein neighborhood is filled with blocks of row houses in traditional Baltimore style. One of the best preserved neighborhoods in Baltimore, it is located near the original city center at the harbor where residents were involved in port-related occupations. Continuing as a prime location, Otterbein is a highly desirable urban oasis with preservation, renovation and compatibility at the forefront as new construction is undertaken. Locust Point is a charming neighborhood that retains important local businesses, including a sugar factory, a sportswear company and two Maryland Port Authority marine terminals. Locust Point is also the home of Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key saw the flag still flying over the fort after 25 hours of being bombed by the British. In his joy he penned the words to “The Star Spangled Banner,” which he originally called “Defence of Fort McHenry.”