On Brooklyn Park’s east side, Monroe is a quiet, suburban neighborhood known for its midcentury-inspired homes. Half a mile from the Mississippi River and about a 15-minute drive to Minneapolis, Monroe also shares borders with neighborhoods known for food, entertainment and shopping.
Monroe is mostly residential, with split-level and ranch-style homes on quarter-acre lots. Attached garages and fenced-in backyards are typical, though sidewalks are not. Homes are priced from the mid-$200,000s to the high $300,000s, depending on size and amenities. The median price for single-family homes is in the low $300,000s, beneath the national median of around $400,000.
State Highway 252 is the area’s main thoroughfare and provides a direct route to Minneapolis, about 10 miles south. St. Paul is about 20 miles southeast. Metro Transit buses are available, with stops along Humboldt Avenue.
Milah’s Royal Bistro serves authentic cuisine from Liberia and other West African countries, including jollof rice, okra sauce and fried cassava leaf. Fat Nat’s Eggs serves breakfast and lunch in a classic greasy spoon atmosphere with a menu that includes eight different styles of eggs Benedict. Edinburgh Festival Centre is less than 2 miles away and has shopping, chain restaurants and a Festival Foods grocery store.
Monroe Park attracts visitors with its trails and open space, while City Park’s playground equipment is a popular destination for families. Athletes of all skill levels head to Evergreen Park to take advantage of its hockey rink, baseball field and basketball court. Edinburgh USA is a public golf course that’s been featured in Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. In addition to 18 holes with a wooded atmosphere, it offers lessons, junior leagues and a clubhouse restaurant.
Monroe Elementary School is in the northern half of the neighborhood and has a grade of B from Niche. From there, students will attend Jackson Middle School, which has a B-plus. Older students will enroll at Champlin Park High School, which has an A-minus. The high school has an active athletics department with football, basketball, and hockey teams. Spero Academy is a charter school in the area dedicated to disabled students. Niche has not graded this school.
River Park Fest celebrates the outdoors every summer with a day of guided walks and instructional stations along the Mississippi’s banks. Visitors can learn about fishing, nature journaling, birding and more while enjoying local food trucks. The Tater Daze Festival pays tribute to the region’s potato-centric past with a parade, live bands and family events.
Pahola Clysdale
RE/MAX Advantage Plus
(651) 571-9698
178 Total Sales
2 in Monroe
$213K - $350K Price Range
Darcy Board
eXp Realty
(763) 225-2107
135 Total Sales
1 in Monroe
$330,000 Price
ChuChu Girma
RES Realty
(612) 441-4830
171 Total Sales
1 in Monroe
$337,700 Price
Josh Pomerleau
JPW Realty
(612) 249-7858
1,379 Total Sales
2 in Monroe
$285K - $300K Price Range
Joseph Buckley
Keller Williams Classic Rlty NW
(612) 441-2350
430 Total Sales
1 in Monroe
$340,000 Price
Kosol Sek
Forsalebyweb.com
(651) 661-3566
42 Total Sales
1 in Monroe
$325,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Monroe | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Monroe, Brooklyn Park sell after 169 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Monroe, Brooklyn Park over the last 12 months is $665,000.
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Suburban atmosphere and lower housing prices in southeast Brooklyn Park
West of the Mississippi River, where nature meets residential communities
Residential, riverside community near natural recreation opportunities
A serene lakeside neighborhood in suburban Minneapolis
