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Parks, playgrounds and practicality in Redwood
About a mile from Apple Valley’s commercial corridor, Redwood sits roughly 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, far enough to escape the hubbub but close enough for an easy commute. “You’re in the outer-ring suburbs where if you jump up high enough, you can pretty much see Iowa,” says Eric Sharbo, a Realtor with Re/Max Advantage Plus who has been selling homes in the area for 25 years. “But we’ve got such great highway infrastructure there, it’s still a very reasonable and realistic commute to the Twin Cities.” The Apple Valley Community Center forms the heart of the neighborhood, surrounded by ballfields and green space. “Looking at that area, the number of parks, playgrounds, bike paths — they’re just everywhere,” Sharbo says.
Part of the Redwood neighborhood is up on a hill.
Apple Grove Park's playground has plenty to keep kids busy for hours.
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Ranch-style and split-level homes date to the 1960s
Redwood is mostly residential, with single-family homes making up the bulk of the property mix. Many homes date to the 1960s and include paved driveways and garages, with lot sizes measuring about a quarter acre. Most of the curving, tree-lined streets lack sidewalks, so navigating on foot can be tricky, especially in winter. Home sales are infrequent, and when properties enter the market, they tend to sell about twice as fast as the national average. Recently, ranch-style and split-level homes in this neighborhood sold for $300,000 to $450,000.
Ranch homes line this street in Redwood.
Eighties style split levels are popular in the Redwood neighborhood.
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Apple Valley Community Center is in the heart of Redwood
Ballfields surround the Apple Valley Community Center at Hayes Park campus, the neighborhood’s centrally located gathering spot. The complex is next to Westview Elementary and home to an ice-skating rink, a martial arts school and a senior citizen center. At Redwood Park, walking trails ramble past sports courts, a baseball field, a small pond and a playground tucked into a shady grove. The Redwood Community Pool is currently closed for construction, with the updated facility scheduled to reopen in 2026. The outdoor pool is open to the public, but visitors are subject to an entry fee. Down the road from the pool, Apple Grove Park offers walking trails, a sand-based playground and plenty of shade. Residents are less than a mile from Alimagnet Park, an 85-acre green space with nature trails, picnic areas, a disc golf course and canoe access to the recreational lake.
Apple Valley Community Center has indoor and outdoor facilities and is open to the public.
Hayes Park Arena near Alimagnet is filled with the sounds of hockey.
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Restaurants and retail at Apple Valley Square
Apple Valley’s primary retail and restaurant corridor is about a mile away at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 150th Street West. Apple Valley Square shopping mall has clothing shops, thrift stores, a Petco and an Aldi supermarket. The Home Depot and Sam’s Club are also nearby. Numerous restaurants, especially fast-food chains, can be seen in every direction. “The funny thing about that corridor on Cedar and 150th? There are nine chicken places within a block of each other,” Sharbo says. “Everything from Raising Cane’s to KFC. People laugh about that all the time.” The Tavern Grill, a Midwestern chain with an extensive menu, has a strong local following.
The Tavern Grill has an outdoor patio.
Apple Valley residents head to Target for a variety of shopping needs.
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Students attend Valley Middle School of STEM
Westview Elementary School is right in the neighborhood and receives a Niche grade of B-plus. Valley Middle School of STEM, a magnet school, is rated B, and Apple Valley High School receives a B-plus. The middle school and high school are within walking distance of most Redwood homes. However, Minnesota offers a school choice option that allows students to enroll in public schools outside their residential district.
Apple Valley High School is ranked #24 in Best Public High Schools in Minnesota.
Valley Middle School enrolls over 1,000 students in grades 6-8.
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Taking I-35 to the Twin Cities
Redwood residents are 13 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport and roughly 20 miles from the Twin Cities. The best way to get to the larger cities is to hop on Interstate 35E, about 2 miles away. Commuter buses on Apple Valley’s Metro Transit system stop along 150th Street on their way to the Burnsville station, where riders can connect to lines heading to Mall of America and downtown Minneapolis. Metro Transit operates buses, light rail and commuter rail routes throughout the entire Twin Cities region. Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) buses are also available and offer a convenient option for residents commuting to nearby suburbs like Burnsville and Rosemount. Health care services are available at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, about 3 miles away.
Protecting against potential hail damage
According to FEMA, the Twin Cities region has a higher-than-average risk of hailstorms, especially during late spring and early summer. Homeowners' insurance can help protect against storm damage. It’s also a good idea to look for properties with garages large enough to accommodate all the family vehicles.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Redwood Park
Apple Grove Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
21 min drive
Bus
Garden View Dr & Walnut Ln (N) NW Corne
Bus
Co Rd 42 & Garden View Dr NE Corner
Bus
Garden View Dr & Strese Ln NW Corner
Bus
Garden View Dr & Elm Dr NW Corner
Bus
Garden View Dr & Elm Dr E Corner
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Redwood
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Redwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Redwood, Apple Valley sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Redwood, Apple Valley over the last 12 months is $418,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this well maintained split-level home in the heart of Apple Valley and school district 196! Walking distance to Westview Elementary, Valley Middle and Apple Valley High as well as numerous parks, trails, shopping and restaurants. Spacious kitchen with gleaming cabinets and trim throughout. Updated appliances and mechanicals including microwave, refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer,
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,338
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,038
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,514
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
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®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 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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