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Walking to parks and school and meeting the neighbors
Old Town’s location makes it an attractive neighborhood. The sidewalks here get plenty of use, with residents walking to and from the eight neighborhood parks, three schools and shopping centers right next to the neighborhood. Multiple nearby lakes, like Lac Lavon and Crystal Lake, offer various activities, from quiet afternoons paddleboarding and fishing to beaching and tubing. While the amenities might pull interested homebuyers in, the community keeps them there. “A lot of the neighborhoods have a great sense of community. There are families walking around, and people really get to know each other,” says real estate agent Blake Halverson with Coldwell Banker Realty, who has 10 years of experience. “After a showing, we’ll linger outside, and you get to meet the neighbors, and they’ll tell you interesting stories about living there.”
Valley Middle Park in Old Town is located behind Valley Middle School.
Tree lined calm streets with great sidewalks are common in Old Town.
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Old Town's neighborhood parks and lakeside amenities
No matter what direction residents set off, they’ll eventually end up at a neighborhood park in Old Town. Each offers something different, from the simple open field at Carrington Park to the playgrounds and basketball courts at Greening Park and Pennock Park. Valley Middle Park shares its grounds with one of the elementary and middle schools, offering four baseball diamonds and a football field encircled by a track along with its playground and basketball courts.
On the western side of Old Town, Lac Lavon offers two lakeside parks, one managed by Apple Valley’s park system and the other managed by Burnsville’s. The Apple Valley side has a boardwalk overlooking the lake and a canoe launch. “If you’re looking for more peaceful paddleboarding and canoeing, you’ll go to Lac Lavon,” Halverson says. On the Burnsville side, the park stretches for 71 acres along Lac Lavon and Keller Lake, where people can rent canoes during the summer. While Lac Lavon is a quieter lake for fishing and non-motorized boating, Halverson emphasizes that nearby Crystal Lake offers swimming and motorized boating opportunities.
Lac Lavon Lake is the centerpiece of Old Town.
Pennock Park can keep Old Town kids entertained for hours.
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Split levels and ranch-style homes throughout Old Town
Split-level and ranch-style homes line the majority of Old Town’s streets. Trees grow between the curb and the sidewalk, planted at regular intervals and offering adequate shade over the sidewalks. Tended flowerbeds in front yards and along walkways add touches of personality and color to the quarter- to half-acre properties. Most homes sell between $350,000 and $500,000, though some condos and townhomes are available in the Morningview subdivision, selling between $150,000 and $300,000.
The Lac Lavon Shores subdivision has homes lining Lac Lavon. Since this lake is quieter, properties don’t often have private docks; instead, they offer personal launches and views of the waterfront. The Custom builds and New Traditionals typically sell between $630,000 and $900,000. “A lot of people circle this area on the map when looking for homes,” Halverson says. “You have to be patient. You might not get the first home in the area because it's so high demand.”
Smaller ranch homes in Old Town sit on large lots and have driveways.
Stunning homes in Old Town set against a country backdrop with modern amenities are plentiful.
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Three schools located in the community
Two elementary schools serve Old Town students. Those living in the eastern half of the neighborhood head to Cedar Park Elementary School, located within walking distance and receiving an A-minus rating from Niche. Located on the opposite side of the community, Southview Elementary School serves the western half of Old Town and receives a B-plus rating. It shares its grounds with B-rated Valley Middle School of STEM, a science and technology magnet school where students can use 3D printers and laser cutters in the fabrication lab. Apple Valley High School is the only school not located in the neighborhood that receives a B-plus rating.
Southview Elementary School enrolls over 600 students in grades K-5 in Old Town.
Located on the west side of Apple Valley, Valley Middle School focuses on STEM education for Old Town learners.
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Nearby grills and steakhouses in downtown Apple Valley
Carbone’s Bar and Grill serves pub fare like pizza and burgers. People can watch the game on the TVs inside or enjoy the weather on the outdoor patio. The Tavern Grill also offers American food, with a menu featuring burgers, pizza and seafood. Osaka Seafood Steakhouse is a sushi and Hibachi joint with a dark atmosphere lit by blue and purple lighting. Grocery stores aren’t far from Old Town. Both Aldi and Walmart are within 1 mile of the neighborhood.
Osaka of Old Town offers Asian inspired steak and more.
The Tavern Grill has an outdoor patio and is perfect for a great meal in Old Town.
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Walking, busing and driving through Apple Valley
While residents can walk to several neighborhood amenities, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority buses stop along Whitney Drive. 150th and 160th streets link residents with downtown Apple Valley, about 1 mile away, while Cedar Avenue is lined with shopping and dining establishments. M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital is about 4 miles away. Interstate 35 is just west of Old Town and connects commuters to downtown Minneapolis, about 20 miles away. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is on the way, about 14 miles from Old Town.
Local roads like Whitney Drive, allow access throughout Old Town and beyond.
Old Town benefits from the Metro Transit bus system.
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Apple Valley's annual summer traditions
On Fridays from June to August, Music in Kelley Park invites Apple Valley residents to listen to music or play at the park’s splash pad. Admission is free, but people can get food from local vendors. Freedom Days Celebration is a week-long festival that kicks off a week before Independence Day. Residents can attend a car show, carnival and concerts throughout the week. The week always closes out with a fireworks show. The parade is a big part of the almost 60-year tradition and changes times and dates every year depending on the weather forecast.
The Apple Valley farmers market near Old Town also has entertainers serenading the crowd.
X-Golf in Apple Valley has several stations for playing virtual golf near Old Town.
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Pennock Ln & Fireside Dr NW Corner
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Whitney Dr & Cortland Dr NE Corner
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Whitney Dr & Mcintosh Dr NE Corner
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Whitney Dr & Garden View Dr NE Corner
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Garden View Dr & Oriole Dr SE Corner
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Garden View Dr & Baldwin Dr SE Corner
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Co Rd 42 & Garden View Dr SW Corner
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Old Town Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Town, Apple Valley sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Town, Apple Valley over the last 12 months is $368,900, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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