Why Live in Brownwood
Brownwood, a neighborhood in Crystal, Minnesota, features primarily ranch-style homes with well-maintained lawns and mature trees. The homes, built post-World War II, vary slightly with some having basements and others crawl spaces. Residents enjoy several nearby parks, including Brownwood Park and Memory Lane Natural Area, which offers a scenic pond and walking paths. Lions Park in neighboring New Hope has a dog park, while Hagemeister Pond Preserve Park features a floating boardwalk. Crystal Highlands Park provides a playground and picnic area, and New Hope Bowl is a short distance away for bowling enthusiasts. Dining options are plentiful, with popular spots like Milton’s and Pub 42 nearby. Grocery shopping is convenient with Almsted’s Fresh Market and Cub Foods within 2 miles. The Crystal Shopping Center, also 2 miles away, includes Target and other retail stores. Community events such as the Crystal Frolics and the weekly Crystal Farmer’s Market add to the neighborhood's charm. Elision Playhouse offers local theatrical productions. Downtown Minneapolis is approximately 10 miles away via Minnesota Highway 100, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Regional Airport is about 22 miles southeast. Public transportation is accessible with bus routes along the neighborhood's boundary streets, and the area is walkable and bike-friendly. The Robbinsdale Area School District serves Brownwood, with schools like Forest Elementary, Robbinsdale Middle School, and Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High offering various academic and extracurricular programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brownwood a good place to live?
Brownwood is a good place to live. Brownwood is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. Brownwood has 10 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 41. The average household income is $130,132 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Brownwood are home owners, with 7.9% of residents renting and 92.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Brownwood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Brownwood neighborhood guide.
Is Brownwood, MN a safe neighborhood?
Brownwood, MN is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brownwood?
The median home price in Brownwood is $355,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $71,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $77K a year to afford the median home price in Brownwood. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Brownwood is $130K.
What are the best public schools in Brownwood?
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Are home prices dropping in Brownwood?
Yes, home prices in Brownwood are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Brownwood, MN
On average, homes in Brownwood, Crystal sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Brownwood, Crystal over the last 12 months is $355,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$355,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$187
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%