A neighborhood split between Champlin and Brooklyn Park
Northwoods’ location on the edge of Brooklyn Park and Champlin means residents can access the amenities offered by both cities. While its newer builds and residential streets are in line with most northern Brooklyn Park neighborhoods, the neighborhood is split between two school districts. The area sits farther back from Brooklyn Park’s highway system, creating a quiet, private atmosphere, but residents are just down the road from a major employer. “A lot of people that are buying homes work for Target, and Target has a huge campus over there,” says Realtor David Kim with Imagine Realty. “So that creates a lot of traffic and interest in the area.”
Northwoods homes sit on winding streets and with large plots.
Target is a significant employer in the Northwoods neighborhood.
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New Traditional and ranch-style homes in Northwoods
The eastern side of the community features New Traditional homes on streets lined with young saplings and sidewalks. Meanwhile, on the western side of the neighborhood, the Marvella subdivision features ranch-style homes and split-levels among trees that rise high above the rooftops. The New Traditionals typically sell between $640,000 and $820,000, while homes in Marvella range from $300,000 to $400,000.
Northwoods residential streets feature ranch homes as well as raised ranches.
New Traditional homes in Northwoods feature a mix of building material.
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Local baseball diamonds and nearby nature reserves
Northwoods Park’s playground is popular because of its accessibility features and its umbrellas that shield the play equipment from the sun and rain. The multiple baseball diamonds host local leagues, especially Todd Anderson Field with its turf and concession stand. Rush Creek Regional Trail runs along the southern side of the neighborhood, offering 10 miles of hiking and biking along a paved stretch that connects Mississippi Gateway Regional Park to the east and Elm Creek Park Reserve to the west. Elm Creek offers almost 5,000 acres of space, with everything from hiking and mountain biking to swimming and archery. “It’s the second largest nature preserve in the state,” Kim says.
Enjoy the spacious disc golf course at Elm Creek Park Reserve, just minutes from Northwoods.
Northwoods anglers can enjoy some fishing along the Mississippi Gateway Park Dam.
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Attending Anoka-Hennepin School District or Osseo Area Schools
Northwoods sits on the border between the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Osseo Area Schools. Students on the east side head to Anoka-Hennepin, starting at Oxbow Creek Elementary School, which receives an A-minus from Niche. The elementary school is located within the neighborhood, so students can walk. Jackson Middle School receives a B-plus. Champlin Park High School, an International Baccalaureate school, receives an A-minus.
Students on the west side of the neighborhood attend Osseo schools. Edinbrook Elementary School receives a B-minus, and Osseo Middle School receives a B-plus. B-rated Osseo Senior High School offers a health science magnet program, where students can earn college credit and certifications.
Osseo Senior High School is a well rated public school with 2,249 students in grades 9-12.
Edinbrook Elementary School is a well rated public school with about 700 students.
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Getting to Champlin and Brooklyn Park's nearby amenities
Northwoods’s location sets it back from major thoroughfares, and the community isn’t served by public transportation. Most residential streets branch off Oxbow Creek Drive, and 109th Avenue and Douglas Drive link the community with the rest of Brooklyn Park and Champlin. Minnesota Medical Center and North Memorial Health-Maple Grove Hospital are both about 7 miles away.
The Target Northern Campus is just south of Northwoods in Oak Grove, and the area immediately west of Northwoods is more industrial. Data and fulfillment centers sit on the other side of Winnetka Avenue, offering more employment opportunities. Downtown Minneapolis is about 15 miles south, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is about 26 miles away.
Northwoods transit options include bus routes connecting to nearby amenities.
MSP Airport serves the Northwoods and Twin Cities area.
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Nearby American restaurants and grocery stores
5-8 Grill and Bar offers American fare, but their staple is the Juicy Lucy, a burger patty stuffed with cheese that melts while grilling. Instead of bread, Clive’s Roadhouse brings out a small bowl of popcorn to snack on. Aldi is about 3 miles away, Cub is 2, and Hy-Vee is another mile beyond that.
Enjoy the company of Northwoods locals at 5-8 Grill & Bar.
Cub serves as the primary grocery store in Northwoods.
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Seasonal festivals at the nearby farm
Among the industrial complexes on the other side of Winnetka Avenue, a farm hosts the Twin Cities Festival Spring Babies, where locals can hold and pet the new baby animals. There are also food trucks, inflatables and a straw bale maze. In the fall, the Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze serves apple cider donuts and barbecue alongside a pumpkin patch and a corn maze.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,463
Median Age
37
Population under 18
29.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$139,062
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,202
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
53.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.5%
% Population in Labor Force
77.5%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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