Diamond Path
Neighborhood in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Dakota County 55124
Highly rated schools for Diamond Path students
The Diamond Path neighborhood belongs to the Independent School District 196, which is rated as the 14th best district in Minnesota by review site, Niche and earns an overall grade of A for performance. Kids in this neighborhood will likely attend either Highland Elementary or the Diamond Path School of International Studies. The Diamond Path School is a magnet elementary school for students seeking a global education. Here, all students learn Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Both elementary schools earn A-minus ratings from Niche. For grades six through eight, students will move on to Scott Highlands Middle School and Eastview Senior High School, which earn an A-minus and A, respectively.
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Diamond Path parks offer youth sports and nature
There are two parks in Diamond Path. Diamond Path Park, the neighborhood’s namesake, which is home to paved walking paths and open green spaces and Delaney Park, which is more activity focused. During the springtime, newly hatched ducklings and goslings can be seen snacking on grass or swimming in Diamond Path Park’s pond. Delaney Park also offers good nature watching, and bald eagles are regularly spotted roosting in the trees. Junker says Delaney Park is a popular recreation spot for Diamond Path residents because there are trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball fields and soccer fields. “We have a really active youth sports program,” Junker says. During the winter, there’s also an ice rink so locals can get a few laps in, practice their spins or play a pick-up hockey game.
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Midcentury split-levels and ranch-style home abound in Diamond Path
The houses in Diamond Path were primarily built in the 1960s and ‘70s, making them a little older than others in the greater Apple Valley area. Most homes here are situated on neatly maintained side streets that end in cul-de-sacs, giving each street a cozy feel. There are both townhouses and single-family home options available in Diamond Path and prices can range from the low $200,000s to upwards of $450,000, with townhouses starting on the lower end. Single-family homes mostly feature ranch-style and split-level designs, and many don plenty of brown-vinyl siding and foundations made of brick – familiar markers of midcentury era homes. “It’s a really great residential community,” Nicole Junker, a Realtor with the Pemberton Homes Team says. “It has great schools and nice, affordable homes.” Junker adds that there hasn’t been much available inventory in the neighborhood recently. “A lot of people buy their homes and stay there. It’s a great place to raise a family.”
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An easy commute to the Twin Cities
Diamond Path is car-dependent although there are a few buses that bring residents to and from downtown, Minnesota-St. Paul International Airport or the Mall of America. The airport is 16 miles away, or roughly 25 minutes by car. Minneapolis is 26 miles away and St. Paul is 19 miles away, both of which Junker says take between 30 to 40 minutes to reach by car. Diamond Path is also located near I-35, making it easy to hop on the interstate if you’re commuting for work. The closest hospital is M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, about 7 miles away.Casual dining and shopping options a few minutes away in Apple Valley
There aren’t any restaurants or grocery stores in the neighborhood, but plenty of options are available within a few minutes’ drive. “Everything is super convenient,” Junker says. “150th Street is one of the main through streets of Apple Valley, so it’s really accessible to get places.” Suzie’s Kitchen serves up eggs, pancakes, French toast and breakfast sandwiches in a classic diner vibe. Though breakfast is served all day long at Suzie’s, their lunch menu also includes comfort foods ranging from wraps and deli sandwiches to burgers and milkshakes. For dinner, Newt’s Apple Valley Grill serves up classic American cuisine to a soundtrack of ‘80s and ‘90s rock. The menu includes cheese curds, fried pickles, burgers, chicken sandwiches and salads. For groceries, Target is a little over a mile away and Hy-Vee is just under 3 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Melissa Clawson
Melissa Clawson
eXp Realty
(651) 877-6382
179 Total Sales
2 in Diamond Path
$210K - $323K Price Range
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Michelle Hoagland
Michelle Hoagland
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(877) 934-2194
157 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Path
$340,000 Price
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Bryce Schuenke
Bryce Schuenke
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(715) 603-6091
185 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Path
$225,000 Price
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Nicole Junker
Nicole Junker
eXp Realty
(651) 427-1857
180 Total Sales
3 in Diamond Path
$290K - $425K Price Range
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Dan Hennen
Dan Hennen
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Advantage Plus
(763) 324-9391
143 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Path
$275,000 Price
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Abby Schannauer
Abby Schannauer
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Classic Rlty NW
(320) 345-3938
193 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Path
$350,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Diamond Path Park
Delaney Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Diamond Path | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Diamond Path Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Diamond Path, Apple Valley sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Diamond Path, Apple Valley over the last 12 months is $373,500, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Sale Price
$373,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$421,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$274,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$189
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
723
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,106
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,479
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,693
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,397
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,895
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
36.4%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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