Founders
Neighborhood in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Hennepin County 55443
New Traditional homes and townhomes built in the early 2000s
Like many other northern Brooklyn Park neighborhoods, New Traditional homes built between the early 2000s and the 2010s are common in Founders. They sit along wide streets ending in cul-de-sacs, where trees shade yards and small flower gardens. Streetlights are placed at regular intervals. The Lakeside at Oxbow Commons subdivision also offers a private neighborhood pool and playground only open to homeowners association members. These homes typically sell between $475,000 and $630,000.Communities like Oakwood at Oxbow Commons and Saint Gerards Manor offer townhomes selling between $270,000 and $380,000. However, many also include homeowners association fees, ranging from $250 to $320 per month.
Various amenities and experiences offered at Founders's parks
Founders Park might share its name with the community, but it is just a neighborhood park offering a playground, baseball diamond and half basketball court. Noble Sports Park shares its grounds with one of the elementary schools and includes four baseball diamonds, a soccer field and basketball and tennis courts. Rush Creek Regional Trail stretches for almost 10 miles across northern Brooklyn Park, where people can walk or bike along the paved trail. “We’ve had a couple of dogs, and there’s a whole dog community that walks on the trails, so anyone who has a dog will stop when they see each other out,” Gagnon says. “And lots of biking groups that head out onto the trails together.” The trail leads to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, which offers more hiking and biking opportunities as well as fishing.Founders's two elementary schools and STEM-focused middle school
Younger students living on the eastern side of Regent Avenue can head to Woodland Elementary School, which receives a B from Niche and is within walking distance of homes. Those west of Regent Avenue head to Edinbrook Elementary School, which receives a B-minus. Brooklyn Middle STEAM School receives a C-plus and offers a hands-on STEM education program focused on real-world applications and interactive lessons. Park Center Senior High School receives a B-minus.Brooklyn Park's summer traditions and concerts
In the summers, Founders can join the rest of Brooklyn Park for annual festivals. Jazz in July draws people out to the lawn at the Community Activity Center, where they can set up their chairs and picnic blankets to listen to the music. The Tater Daze Parade and Community Gathering in late May starts with a parade and ends with concerts and food trucks at the activity center.Increased accessibility along regional parkways and state routes
Oak Grove Parkway and State Route 610 help residents get around Brooklyn Park, especially since there aren’t too many bus stops in this neighborhood. Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus and North Memorial Health-Maple Grove are both about 8 miles away. Downtown Minneapolis is about 14 miles south, with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport past that, about 27 miles from Founders.Fast food and local restaurants in nearby shopping centers
Founders also has a couple of small shopping centers, mainly located along Oak Grove Parkway. They mostly contain fast food chains, like Panera and Chick-fil-A, though there’s also a CVS. MC’s Tap House is just down the parkway in Park Place Promenade, offering pub fare like burgers, sandwiches and mac and cheese, along with plenty of TVs to watch the latest game. The counter of Rolls and Bowls is decorated with banners featuring anime and Studio Ghibli characters enjoying items from its menu — ramen, poke bowls and boba. For groceries, Cub is about 1 mile away, while Hy-Vee is just under 2 miles from Founders.
Written By
Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Daniel Boman
Daniel Boman
Counselor Realty, Inc
(952) 666-1443
133 Total Sales
1 in Founders
$370,000 Price
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Paul Ekstrom
Paul Ekstrom
Realty ONE Group Choice
(763) 324-9669
81 Total Sales
1 in Founders
$272,500 Price
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Janelle Murlowski
Janelle Murlowski
P.S. Real Estate, LLC
(612) 688-9935
101 Total Sales
2 in Founders
$248K - $289K Price Range
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Jon Perkins
Jon Perkins
RE/MAX Results
(763) 343-6182
204 Total Sales
3 in Founders
$465K - $600K Price Range
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Michael Kaslow
Michael Kaslow
Coldwell Banker Realty
(952) 666-4843
524 Total Sales
1 in Founders
$389,000 Price
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Scott Stabeck
Scott Stabeck
Coldwell Banker Realty
(612) 712-7694
186 Total Sales
1 in Founders
$499,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Noble Sports Park
Founders Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Founders | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Founders Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Founders, Brooklyn Park sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Founders, Brooklyn Park over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$307,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
887
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,390
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,735
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 144 - 6pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411:30am - 1:30pm
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Saturday, Jun 2110am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,405 - $2,625 per month
- Kipling
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 520+ Sq Ft
- 5055 N 96th Ave
- Brooklyn Park, MN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,291
Median Age
41
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,940
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,617
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
28.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
84.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 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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