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A neighborhood buzzing with activity in Apple Valley
An area that’s comprised of multi-family homes, Galaxie Commons is an active neighborhood in Apple Valley with good schools, young families and plenty of shopping and dining nearby. “There’s a lot of activity,” Nicole Junker, a local Realtor with Team Pemberton Realty, says. “It’s a very walkable area. There are people out walking dogs and several of the areas have swimming pools that are part of their HOAs. Each area is pretty active.” Because most of Galaxie Commons is made up of townhouses , Junker says the residents tend to be a bit younger than in other Apple Valley neighborhoods. She also cites the A-rated school district and low crime as reasons families tend to move to the community. Galaxie Commons’ CAP Index Crime Score is a 4, which is on par with the national average.
Highway 42 and Cedar Avenue is the main shopping hub for Apple Valley.
Lakeville Crossing is a shopping district just down the road from Galaxie Commons.
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Townhouses are the norm in Galaxie Commons
Galaxie Commons is made-up of around 10 small subdivisions, most with their own individual homeowners associations. Here, townhouses are the norm, although there’re also some older single-family homes – dating back to the ‘70s and ‘80s – available on the outer edges of the community. The townhouses were primarily built in the early 2000s and feature elements of midcentury Craftsman designs, a combination of brick and shingle siding, one- or two-car garages and a balcony or patio off one of the rooms for an outdoor space. While at first the dense layout of Galaxie Commons might give off the feel of a giant apartment complex, the inclusion of driveways and garages, along with landscaping and small yards helps to make the subdivisions feel more homey. Houses in Galaxie Commons typically sell for between $250,000 and $375,000, and according to Junker, the market in Galaxie Commons is pretty active. She notes that there tends to be more turnover in townhouse sales than in single-family homes.
different kinds of single family homes can be found in the Galaxie Commons neighborhood.
Craftsman style townhomes can also be found in Galaxie Commons.
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Highly rated schools entice young families
Kids living in Galaxie Commons will go to schools in Independent District 196, which earns an A rating from the review site Niche. They’ll start out at either Parkview Elementary, which earns a B, or head to East Lake Elementary, which receives an A grade. From there, students typically move on to the B-rated Valley Middle School, before finishing up at either Apple Valley Senior High School or Eastview Senior High School, which earn ratings of B-plus and A, respectively. Another option for middle school is the Valley Middle School of STEM, a B-rated magnet school dedicated to strengthening students’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills.
Valley Middle School enrolls over 1,000 students in grades 6-8.
Eastview High School's teachers earned an A from Niche.com
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Small parks with the essentials in Galaxie Commons
There are a handful of parks both in Galaxie Commons and nearby for residents to enjoy. Regatta Park is a small space within the neighborhood that is home to a few athletic fields, a playground and a paved walking path. Apple Ponds Park is also in Galaxie Commons – although despite its name there is no pond. This park is closer to some of the area’s single-family homes and is a good green space to enjoy the outdoors. Kelley Park is also nearby and is popular with residents for its array of ornamental trees that bloom in white, pink, green and yellow come springtime. The park also has a splash pad, picnic shelter and playground. For more outdoor recreation options, nearby Valley Lake Park has its lake, which is home to a large variety of fish perfect for anglers, a swimming area, a sandy beach and a trail encompassing the water.
Kids love the playground at Valley Lake Park.
Valley Lake Park's playground if very popluar.
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Local produce and a lively sports bar
Pahl’s Market is located at the southern end of the neighborhood and is a sixth-generation family farm that got its start in nearby Bloomington. The market is expansive, and in addition to selling homegrown fresh produce, it also features a garden center. For any other groceries, Target and Hy-Vee are about 2 miles away. There aren’t any restaurants within Galaxie Commons, but there are multiple dining options within a mile. Carbone’s Bar & Grill prides itself on making everything they serve on-site. They have a wide-ranging menu, including cheese curds, gouda mac and cheese bites, pasta, pizza, burgers, hoagies and more. There are booths, tables, high-tops and bar seating – all of which have a view of one of the many televisions that typically feature Minnesota sports teams. Mi Pueblo is a regional chain with a few Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities too. It has a lunch and dinner menu and serves all the expected classics, such as quesadillas, fajitas, enchiladas and tacos and some American fare like burgers.
Carbone's Bar and Grill offers American fare with a large menu.
Cub Foods is a major grocer near the neighborhood.
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Summer night concerts at Kelley Park in Apple Valley
Pahl’s Market hosts neighborhood events throughout the year, such as an annual Fall Festival and pumpkin carving activity. During the summers, locals can attend the Music in Kelley Park concert series. Held on Friday evenings, neighbors come out in droves with blankets and chairs to sit on the grass and listen to local musicians. There’s also a Fall Food Truck Festival at Kelley Park each autumn.
Close to highways for Twin Cities commutes
Galaxie Commons is car-dependent for shopping, dining and commuting. There are also some local bus routes that go to and from downtown, the Mall of America and the airport. The closest airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, which is about 14 miles away, and the nearest hospital is M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, which is 5 miles away. For those commuting into the Twin Cities for work, Galaxie Commons has easy access to Interstate 35 , which heads to Minneapolis, and Minnesota State Highway 3, which heads into St. Paul.
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Parks in this Area
Regatta Park
Valley Lake Park
Kelley Park
Apple Ponds Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
22 min drive
Bus
157 St & Garrett Dr SW Corner
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Galaxie Commons
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Galaxie Commons Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Galaxie Commons, Apple Valley sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Galaxie Commons, Apple Valley over the last 12 months is $101,000, down 73% 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
4,859
Median Age
36
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,964
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,556
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
43%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
85%
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®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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