Why Live in Lakeland Park
Lakeland Park, located on the south side of Brooklyn Park, is a small suburban community with easy access to thoroughfares and shopping centers, just 13 miles northwest of Downtown Minneapolis. “One of the biggest draws to the Lakeland Park area is the affordability,” says Alex Negru, a local real estate agent with RE/MAX Results. “You’ll find lower prices here compared to other north Minneapolis suburbs like Maple Grove and Golden Valley, but you’re not giving up accessibility to downtown.” Community green spaces and sports facilities are within a short walk from many neighborhood’s homes, and public transit offerings are dotted throughout the area. The ranch-style homes and bi-levels of Lakeland Park were built between the 1950s and 1970s, and most sit on quarter-acre lots shaded by mature oaks and evergreens. While the area’s streets don't have sidewalks, a lack of through traffic allows residents to walk to the nearby neighborhood’s parks and community gardens. Single-family homes range from $230,000 to $460,000, while townhomes and condos can go for $185,000 to $230,000. With a median price of around $240,000, the homes in Lakeland Park tend to cost less compared to the