Macalester – Groveland

Posted on Apr 25, 2011 | 55 comments   Macalester-Groveland, or Mac-Groveland as it is often called, is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Saint Paul. The neighborhood is named after Macalester College and Groveland Elementary, a testament to how highly residents value education. This academic neighborhood is home to students, professors and young professionals who never want to leave the area after college! Demographics...
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Edina

Posted on Apr 25, 2011 | 14 comments Edina is an affluent suburb located in a prime location. It is close to downtown Minneapolis and offers easy access to major byways of the Twin Cities area. The schools consistently rank #1 in the state and are often listed as the top reason for moving to the area. Edina is also the place to be if golf is your game. Both private and public courses abound. The shopping amenities are abundant as...
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Northeast

Posted on Apr 24, 2011 | 222 comments Northeast is composed of 13 smaller neighborhoods whose street addresses end in “NE”. Northeast real estate is blended throughout a heritage of old architecture, classic housing, bustling commercial streets, and industrial work centers, along with new residential high-rises, suburban cul-de-sacs, big-box retail, and a popular art scene, Northeast homes offer diverse amenities as...
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Prospect Park

Posted on Apr 24, 2011 | 32 comments The Prospect Park Neighborhood is the area in the very southeastern part of Minneapolis. Those who live here enjoy its urban village feel–a small town in the big city–where they can walk to work, recreation, shopping, and community meetings & events. There are two wonderful community centers, Luxton & Pratt, located within its boudaries. The closest institutional neighbor...
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Merriam Park

Posted on Apr 24, 2011 | 103 comments The heart of Merriam Park is the area between Cretin Avenue and Snelling Avenue, where large two story Four Squares, many Queen Anne inspired Victorians, and Colonial Revivals are prevalent. Further east in Merriam Park, homes were built in the early 1900′s up to the 1920′s, which include Prairie style homes, Tudor Revivals, and Craftsman 1-1/2 stories. Commercial corridors are...
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Roseville

Posted on Apr 24, 2011 | 9 comments Location, location, location is Roseville’s prime draw for residents. Just north of both St. Paul and Minneapolis, Roseville offers suburban amenities with urban commutes. Roseville, like many suburbs, offers an abundance of green spaces. The crown jewel is Central Park. The park is divided into 5 distinct areas connected by walking and bicycle paths. Within its boundaries you’ll find the...
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Seward Neighborhood

Posted on Apr 23, 2011 | 134 comments Welcome to the Seward neighborhood, sandwiched conveniently between the University of Minnesota’s West Bank, the River Road and the new Light Rail Transitway and 26th Street on the south! Everybody loves Seward for its easy access location, its easy going urban flavor, the tree-lined streets and the friendly neighbors. No wonder there is such a low turnover in the homes!   The...
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West Seventh

Posted on Apr 23, 2011 | 6 comments The West Seventh neighborhood is officially known as the Fort Road area due to its location on historic Native American and fur trader paths along the Mississippi River from downtown Saint Paul to Fort Snelling. The West Seventh neighborhood is a traditional immigrant neighborhood located at the base of Summit Hill and along the western bluffs of the Mississippi River, spanning the entire...
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Shoreview

Posted on Apr 23, 2011 | 12 comments Shoreview is named for its many homes and parks that have shore views. Many of the larger lake front properties of Ramsey County are located within Shoreview. The city is nearly 15% water. Shoreview is also known for its outstanding community center. With an indoor park, indoor water park and swimming pool, fitness center, banquet & meeting rooms…it is truly the center of the community....
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Woodbury

Posted on Apr 22, 2011 | 3 comments A growing suburb in the Twin Cities, Woodbury is located just southeast of St. Paul. The city is in close proximity to one of Minnesota’s largest employers, 3M, and to the St. Croix River Valley, providing a beautiful natural setting and year-round recreational opportunities. Woodbury is known for its attractive residential neighborhoods, which are connected by more than 120 miles of...
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St Anthony Park

Posted on Apr 21, 2011 | 37 comments St. Anthony Park has the prestige of being one of the most popular neighborhoods in all of St. Paul. It is characterized by winding streets, hilly, topography, and a little village that time forgot. There are two distinct residential areas, North and South St Anthony Park real estate, divided by the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and train yard. The area was first developed in the late...
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