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Spacious homes and easy commuting in Cedar Knolls
Big houses, lake views, nearby parks and excellent schools make Cedar Knolls a desirable neighborhood in Apple Valley. Resident and Realtor Stefan Petrashek says Cedar Knolls is characterized by its large-scale homes and big wooded lots. It also has a CAP Crime Index score of 1, significantly lower than the national average of 4. The community’s location is well-positioned for commuters who need to go to and from the Twin Cities – Minneapolis and St. Paul are both about 20 miles away.
Some homes overlook Farquar Lake in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood.
Pilot Knob Road has a large shopping district just south of the Cedar Knolls neighborhood.
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Large homes in a well-established neighborhood
Like many other neighborhoods in Apple Valley, “Cedar Knolls homes were developed during the early years of Apple Valley’s growth,” says Petrashek. Many were built during the 1970s and as a result, today the streets are lined with mature, leafy trees. The area is also home to some new builds, as there are quite a few lots for sale, with lakeside lots going for nearly $400,000 per acre while non-lakeside lots are listed at $261,000 per acre. Housing styles vary here and include split levels, ramblers, Craftsman and Colonial Revivals, with the occasional modern farmhouse thrown in the mix. Most homes here are larger, exceeding 3,000 square feet, and feel secluded beneath the dense tree canopies. The median price of a house in Cedar Knolls is $577,500, which is higher than the national median of $406,100.
Colonial Revivals can be found in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood.
Many homes in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood are at least two levels.
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Fishing, picnics and walking in Cedar Knolls parks
Farquar Park is one of two parks in Cedar Knolls and features sheltered picnic areas, sports fields and a lake. The water quality in Farquar Lake is generally poor, with algae blooms common, so it’s not the best for swimming. However, there’s a pier for shore fishing, and residents can take their kayaks and canoes out. Summerfield Park is a wooded park with a playground, paved walking path and a pond in the middle. Cedar Knolls is also close to Innisfree Park and Johnny Cake Ridge Park, which has pickleball courts and athletic fields for the schools. This neighborhood is also just 3 miles from the Minnesota Zoo which features everything from cows and pigs to kangaroos and pumas.
Summerfield Park has large playground for families to enjoy.
Farquar Park features a fishing pier in the neighborhood of
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Cedar Knolls schools get high marks
Students in Cedar Knolls attend schools in Independent District 196, which earns an A from rating site Niche. Kids will likely go to either the Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies or Highland Elementary School, both of which earn A-minus ratings. Next, students may move on to Falcon Ridge Middle, which earns a B-plus, before finishing up at A-rated Eastview Senior High School. The district also has a handful of magnet schools, including the School of Environmental Studies, which earns a B-plus and is rated as the second-best magnet high school in the state. There are also four magnet elementary schools, including: Glacier Hills, an A-rated school focusing on arts and science, Cedar Park STEM, which earns an A-minus, Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology and Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health Sciences, both of which earn a B. Valley Middle School of STEM is a B-rated magnet option for students in grades six through eight.
Diamond Path Elementary has earned a grade of A- from Niche.
Eastview High School's teachers earned an A from Niche.com
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Car dependent, but with express routes to the Twin Cities
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority provides a few local bus routes, plus some express services to downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Cedar Knolls is car-dependent, but it’s located near Interstate 35, which connects to Minneapolis, and Minnesota Highway 3, which heads into St. Paul. The nearest airport is the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, which is about 14 miles away. M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital is the closest hospital at 6 miles away.
Winter and summer celebrations in Apple Valley
Two of Apple Valley’s largest yearly events take place at the nearby Johnny Cake Ridge Park, which is about 1.5 miles away. And because Minnesotans know that the best way to survive a long winter is to try and enjoy it, Apple Valley also hosts the annual Mid-Winter Fest. The festival includes mite-level hockey games, a medallion hunt, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, horse-drawn wagon rides, recycling bin racing (it’s exactly what it sounds like), fire pits, s’mores, hot cocoa and more. The event concludes with a fireworks display. Johnny Cake Ridge Park is also home to the Freedom Days festival held around the Fourth of July, which is a classic carnival-like event with a parade, rides, games, fried food and fireworks.
A neighborhood farm plus box store conveniences
For fresh produce, Cedar Knolls residents can stop by Rose Valley Farm, a family-owned farm in the neighborhood that sells farm shop goods and lets visitors pick their own seasonal fruits and vegetables. For things unavailable at the farm, Target and Lunds @ Byerlys, a Minneapolis grocery chain, are 3 miles away, and Hy-Vee is 4 miles. There aren’t any restaurants within the neighborhood, but East China is about 1 mile away and Newt’s Apple Valley Grill is about 3 miles away. East China is primarily a takeout spot, though there is limited seating. The menu includes items like fried rice, chow mein, chop suey and lo mein. For traditional American fare, Newt’s serves up burgers, sandwiches and salads.
Target is also a popular option for grocery shopping.
HyVee is one of 3 grocery options for Cedar knolls residents.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Johnny Cake Ridge Park
Huntington Park
Farquar Park
Summerfield Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
22 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cedar Knolls
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cedar Knolls Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cedar Knolls, Apple Valley sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cedar Knolls, Apple Valley over the last 12 months is $575,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,252
Median Age
45
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$175,868
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$195,020
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
67.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
53''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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