Shingle Creek Home for Rent

Shingle Creek is a suburban neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn Park. Tucked between the communities of Candlewood and Hartkopf, it shares a tendency toward a more youthful crowd. “You get a melting pot of those areas,” says Re/Max Advantage Plus associate Chris Yarbro. “There are a lot of younger professionals and new families out there.” Featuring its namesake creek and a handful of ponds, Shingle Creek offers some natural beauty in addition to its well-maintained midcentury homes. Its central location also provides a straightforward route for Twin Cities commuters. Narrow sidewalks pass quarter-acre lots with fenced-in backyards. Midcentury homes are typical, often featuring modern renovations and amenities like decks and finished basements. Ranch-style and split-level homes make up most of the housing styles and run from the high $200,000s to the high $300,000s. Two-story townhouses are also popular and sell for anywhere between the mid-$100,000s and the mid-$200,000s. Higher-priced homes frequently offer a view of one of several small ponds in the area or of Shingle Creek itself. Students attend Crest View Elementary School, which has a C from Niche, before enrolling at